Omicron

Omicron Archives

Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

Retail sales pending was up in all states and territories, with the strongest increase in Victoria which recorded an 8.3...
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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...
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SME sectors at highest risk of default revealed

"Our latest data suggests many of Australia’s businesses are living in an artificial trading environment again and we’re...
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NSW Government announce package to help small businesses in their recovery

Struggling NSW SMEs can now avail themselves of loan deferments and restructuring, as well as low interest rate loans to...
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Hospitality sector seek wage subsidy to cover employee crisis costs

Despite most states lifting hospitality and venue capacity limits and border restrictions progressively easing, restaura...
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Boost in SME confidence dented by Omicron

Despite the challenges brought by rising COVID cases, SMEs are expecting a more positive 2022, with 50 per cent targetin...
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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...
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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...