Over the last decade Australia’s retail industry has evolved tremendously. Whether it’s the way people shop and the platforms they’re using or the integration of technology into the shopping experience — the industry as a whole is constantly transforming. With consumers living in a world of COVID-19, shopping behaviours have drastically changed almost overnight and […]
Leigh Rust talks us through why mentors are of such value in times of crisis like the current coronavirus pandemic that we’re facing. The word unprecedented is used far too liberally these days but, right now, the economy is facing unprecedented times. There is no guidebook to navigate the current global crisis that is shapeshifting […]
The Reserve Bank says the economy could start to bounce back in the September quarter as government begins to ease coronavirus restrictions towards the middle of the year. RBA Governor Philip Lowe said easing COVID-19 restrictions will undoubtedly help the economy, though moving too quickly could entrench an already disastrous decay in jobs, wages, inflation, and […]
As a small business owner, you could be wondering if during the chaotic times of COVID-19, is it still possible to sue a customer for an unpaid account/debt? In the first instance, you should try as hard as you can to recover funds you’re owed through processes such as payment plans if a customer simply […]
Virgin Australia has reportedly filed for voluntary administration as it’s overwhelmed by massive debt brought on by the coronavirus lockdowns. An airline spokesman wouldn’t comment on Monday evening about various media reports. The Sydney Morning Herald and the Age reported that a decision was expected to be made at tonight’s board meeting and that accounting […]
Business owners should remain cautious but optimistic, following the passing of the Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper stimulus package through parliament, according to Employsure, Australia’s leading workplace relations company. The short term “Just because the legislation has passed, it doesn’t mean a business owner is automatically eligible,” said Employsure Managing Director Ed Mallett. “While it […]
By now, all of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in one way or another. It has brought a global economic shutdown, and with it, a great number of businesses, especially small businesses, are struggling. Many are still coming to terms with the severity of this crisis and its long-term implications while figuring […]
What are the top things a manager should be doing when leading their teams remotely? The spread of COVID-19 has led to travel restrictions, school closures, and cities around the world moving towards lockdowns. Amid these new conditions, most of us still need to continue our day to day work. But the way we do […]
If you need to make the difficult decision to close your business, you may be wondering if you’re still obliged to pay rent until the end of your lease term. First things first, before you decide to close, make sure you’ve reviewed all recent changes announced by the government to ease the burden on businesses […]
FoodByUs, the former B2B-only marketplace for wholesale food suppliers, has opened up its platform to help consumers during the coronavirus crisis. The Sydney based startup, which usually supplies huge volumes of food and cleaning products to cafes, pubs and restaurants, is making the switch from B2B to B2C. With wholesalers losing around 80% of their business […]
