Tag: Lockdown

Despite government-ordered lockdowns being lifted nationwide, data from ANZ bank shows Australia is in the midst of a self-imposed lockdown.

Victoria will reach its 80 per cent double dose vaccination milestone almost a week ahead of schedule, on Friday 29 October. A 90 per cent vaccination rate is predicted to be achieved as early as 24 November.  Record vaccination rates will soon see Victoria become one of the most vaccinated cities in the world. With […]

Zip spending data shows retail spending boom in post-lockdown Sydney. Melbourne likely to follow Sydney’s lead.

Yesterday NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced stock guarantee grants of up to $20,000 to small businesses in the lead up to Christmas. Should a local lockdown occur, small and medium enterprises with an annual turnover of $75,000 and $50 million will be eligible to apply for grants up to $20,000 to compensate for losses of […]

ACA Research’s monthly SME COVID tracker report shows that despite revenue and employment data remaining weak, SME decision-makers are feeling hopeful for the prospect of opening up by Christmas SME sentiment has shifted As the majority of Australians remain under lockdown, small businesses continue to struggle. Sentiments amongst decision-makers remain on a knife-edge, with more […]

Data released last week by Xero produced as part of its small business index shows SMEs continue to struggle through lockdowns. The data shows small businesses are performing below average, containing the downwards trend from July.   Sales in small business Despite Australia’s two most populous states being in lockdown, sales numbers grew over August compared […]

Despite the lockdowns, Josh Frydenberg, Australia’s Treasurer is optimistic that the unemployment rate will remain low. 

ACA’s monthly SME COVID tracker report shows that SMEs across the country are feeling the full force of COVID-19 lockdowns. The report showed that in July, more than 50 per cent of businesses recorded a decline in revenue as a direct result of COVID-19.  SME sentiment has shifted With half of the Australian population in […]

Data from July released by Xero shows lockdowns are hurting small businesses sales, employment and cash flows.

Dynamic Business spoke with AmazingCo’s co-founder Jeremy Cox about the company’s journey, and how they aim to help people during the pandemic.