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insolvency

COVID-19’s impact on small businesses revealed in insolvency report

Over 80 per cent of the businesses reporting insolvency had assets of $100,000 or less and a similar percentage have few...
eCommerce

eCommerce instrumental in protecting SMEs during the pandemic

According to the report, eCommerce platforms helped lower threshold for these companies to participate in international ...
fear, red flags, tougher

Tougher road ahead for Australian SMEs

Only SMEs that are profitable, that have a legitimate and successful business plan and that are seeing strong demand for...

SMEs urged to keep their teams COVID- and flu-safe through winter

Everyone aged 30 and over who had their COVID-19 booster more than three months ago is now eligible for an additional wi...
business confidence declining

SME confidence declines as Omicron peaks

Support for the Federal Government continues to decline with 43 per cent of SMEs now dissatisfied, compared to 30 per ce...
Omicron, staffing

SMEs staffing struggles worsen as Omicron surges

"Business owners have so much on their plates right now, and staff issues driven by Omicron are just one extra burden on...

Isolation rules lifted for critical industries

In order to prevent further 'virus explosions' in the essential workplace, the TWU wants transport workers to access fre...

What to do if your small business is plunged into a crisis

All messaging should be designed to assure your staff, customers, and stakeholders and emphasise calm even in the midst ...
Omicron, staffing

Omicron variant hampering hospitality industry’s recovery

Following the government guidelines as well as using rapid antigen testing is a way to minimise the risk of spreading CO...
Christmas survey, shoppers, small retailers

Aussie shoppers reluctant to go back in-store

With Aussies split on how they want to shop going forward, retailers need to be prepared for both online and physical sh...