One of the many predicaments the novel coronavirus and the lockdown of all non-essential business has created for the SME sector regards cancellations and refunds. The prolonged quarantine has seen a number of immediate effects, such as the cancellation of events or the postponement of
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a recent warning regarding a new superannuation scam. The scam takes advantage of the government’s decision to allow Australians partial access of their superannuations starting mid-April to lessen the financial impact of COVID-19. Since the government’s superannuation
No company is immune to the disruption caused by COVID-19. Companies can plan for interruptions by mapping suppliers and buyers. They should diversify their supply chain to mitigate any future disruptions. A bee sting nearly killed me. My passion for beekeeping therefore comes as a
Without a vaccine or effective COVID-19 treatment, we could face continued infections and death until at least the end of 2020. To prevent further spread of coronavirus, we must monitor what fraction of the population has been in contact with the virus and is potentially
Last Friday the NWS government announced it will put $750 million into a ‘Small Business Support Fund’. The fund was created to provide small businesses across the state struggling due to COVID-19 with $10,000 grants for “fast relief”, according to a press release. This is
As part of the economic response to the coronavirus, the Australian government has announced a 130$ billion Jobkeeper payment plan. Like its name suggests, the Jobkeeper payment scheme was created to keep businesses in operation and employees paid during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The Treasury
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 virus has seen a major lockdown of cities across the globe – sending thousands of workplaces online. The virus is causing pressure to the global economy, with stock markets declining, business travel and meetings cancelled, and supply chains heavily affected.
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