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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 instrumental in protecting SMEs during the pandemic
According to the report, eCommerce platforms helped lower threshold for these companies to participate in international ...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...