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Rare Birds program will help 90 women jump-start their businesses
In a fully-funded program announced in June by the Federal Government, Inspiring Rare Birds has awarded scholarships to 90 female business owners from marginalised or disadvantaged backgrounds, who will receive a formal, structured mentoring program that will equip them to grow their businesses and be successful. The initiative is funded by the Department of Prime […]
Business Australia advice line seeing huge demand
Business Australia, a free national membership organisation has been inundated with calls from business owners asking for support in the wake of new restrictions to help them navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – with an 65% increase this week to their Stimulus Advice Line. The organisation has had such an increase in requests for advice […]
Employers can’t afford to axe mature workers
In this current era of economic adversity, it does not make sense for employers to overlook mature aged workers – because their resilience and experience provides valuable inputs for businesses, according to Flinders University Human Resources and Management expert Dr Valerie Caines. Dr Caines and colleagues have warned employers not to make hasty decisions in […]
Small business procurement panel essential to economic recovery
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses will play a critical role in the post COVID economic recovery, calling on the federal government to establish a small business procurement panel. The panel, proposed in ASBFEO’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, would require Government contracts with a value of up to $10 […]
NSW free ‘brain power webinars’ for SME and startup business growth
A new Brain Power webinar series will help NSW startups and small businesses deal with workplace issues and boost their resilience during COVID-19. Launched by the Sydney Startup Hub in partnership with coaching company Vitae, The Brain Power Series provides 12 weeks of online neuroscience workshops to support people with their business growth and wellbeing. […]
6 business trends to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic
Lawpath has collected data from the 130,000 businesses that their legal platform to determine 6 strong business trends that have taken off in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March this year, the business landscape as we know it has shifted dramatically to something unrecognisable – CBDs are empty and shopping centres deserted. Government shutdowns, […]
Businesses are struggling to get ‘COVIDSafe’
Small and medium businesses are struggling to get ready for a return to work as they attempt to decipher the complex and costly requirements which allow them to reopen, says Employsure, Australia’s largest workplace advisory firm for SMEs. The call comes as states begin to ease lockdown restrictions and permit a reopening of hospitality and […]
Ticking privacy time-bombs for businesses working from home
A Melbourne lawyer is warning businesses to prepare for potential privacy issues that may already be arising from current remote working conditions. Rigby Cooke Lawyers Senior Associate Emma Simpson said while business owners were currently focussed on doing what they could to remain afloat, a significant privacy breach could seriously impede their recovery. “Many businesses […]
Why JobKeeper creates cash flow issues for businesses
The announcement of the government’s $130 billion JobKeeper Payment scheme was greeted with a sigh of relief for many businesses who are struggling with paying staff wages as part of the financial challenges caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The scheme supports businesses significantly affected by the coronavirus to help keep more Australians in jobs and is […]
Is now the right time to sell or buy business, considering coronavirus?
Is now the time to buy or sell a business? With so many businesses closing their doors during the coronavirus outbreak, you might think the answer is ‘no’. There’s no denying the current economic situation is dire; however, a recent survey has revealed that buyers and sellers are still in the market and the future […]
“It won’t suit all businesses”: Cautious optimism on JobKeeper
Business owners should remain cautious but optimistic, following the passing of the Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper stimulus package through parliament, according to Employsure, Australia’s leading workplace relations company. The short term “Just because the legislation has passed, it doesn’t mean a business owner is automatically eligible,” said Employsure Managing Director Ed Mallett. “While it […]
Neobank 86 400 closes Series A capital raise, taking total to $90m
Australian neobank, 86 400, has closed its Series A capital raise. $34m of new equity was raised in March, bringing its total capital to $90m. The funds will help further accelerate product and feature development and support mortgage book growth. The raise, led by international investment bank Morgan Stanley, is one of the largest Australian fintech […]
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