The government has announced a raft of support measures to assist Victorian business owners and sole traders impacted by the latest lockdowns. The new support will bolster those sectors and businesses most affected by restrictions including the entertainment and performing arts and the events sector. An injection of $282.5 million means 90,000 Victorian businesses and… Read more »
A survey by Couriers Please has revealed distinctions in customer expectations when shopping with a small business compared to a big business counterpart. The study found customers expect great service and quality products from small business owners. When shopping with a big business they are more likely to expect discounts and rapid service. Small businesses… Read more »
Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s 5-day lockdown for at least another week to July 27, as South Australia premier Steven Marshall announces his state will also go into lockdown for a week from 6pm tonight, July 20. SA to lockdown after new community transmissions identified South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announced a week-long lockdown… Read more »
When Kylie Martin has a few moments to reflect on her journey, it still amazes her how far her business GF Oats has come. Originally started to source uncontaminated oats to feed her three porridge-loving but gluten intolerant children, GF Oats has grown into a market leader, providing high-quality oat products. The challenges of COVID-19… Read more »
In order to assist existing small business customers to cope with the impact of the latest set of lockdowns, Westpac has announced eligible businesses can now apply for interest-free overdrafts to help tide them over during the current restrictions. From today (Monday 19 July 2021), Westpac will offer eligible existing small business customers interest-free temporary… Read more »
All construction in Sydney will cease and non-essential retailers will close until at least July 30 as COVID-19 infections across the city remain high. There were 111 new cases of the Delta strain in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, with 29 active in the community during the infectious period. NSW recorded 111 new… Read more »
The Shop Distributive and Allied workers union (SDA NSW) is calling for the government to step up and define essential retail services amidst growing concerns from its members, who are being called into work despite the current outbreak in NSW. Many retailers remain open despite continuing community transmissions and the union reports high levels of… Read more »
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a two-week extension to Greater Sydney’s lockdown restrictions, taking the current lockdown period to five weeks. Restrictions are now set to end Friday, 30 July. However, the Premier has not ruled out the possibility that a further extension may be necessary to shut down the current outbreak. “It always… Read more »
A joint package worth billions, from the NSW and federal governments, is set to support NSW businesses and individuals impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The funding aims to get business cash flow moving again and ease the pressure on small business owners and individuals. The new support plan was announced by Prime Minister Scott… Read more »
No matter whether your a business owner, an employee or a customer, signing in on the Service NSW QR code is mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses from today, July 12. The change comes as Sydney recorded a record 112 locally acquired cases in the 24 hours to 8pm Sunday. More than half, 64, are… Read more »
Travelling more than 10km from your home to exercise will be banned from 5pm tonight, July 9, amid a range of tightened lockdown rules announced by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today. From 5pm today (Friday, 9 July) the additional restrictions are: Outdoor public gatherings limited to two people (excluding members of the same household); People… Read more »
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a one week extension to Sydney’s two-week lockdown this morning. With this latest announcement, Sydney’s lockdown will continue to midnight, Friday 16 July. The decision came following 27 new COVID-19 cases were identified in the 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday. Only 13 of those cases were in isolation during their… Read more »
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