Alongside the negative impact to trade, recent research by MYOB has revealed two-thirds of small business owners feel their mental health and wellbeing has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the findings, MYOB has joined forces with mental health provider Smiling Minds to help small business owners tack control of their… Read more »
Most women are excited to find out they are pregnant with their first child. That wasn’t the case for me, a 17-year-old who had just finished high school. I had two years of a bricklaying apprenticeship behind me with full-time work in the construction industry in my immediate future. A baby certainly wasn’t on the… Read more »
The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way we live, work and interact. Many businesses, both big and small, are feeling the effects of the pandemic and as a result, they’re adapting. Whether it’s their marketing strategies, product offerings or new technologies — they are pivoting, and pivoting quickly, writes Kat Warboys, Head of… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has released a free online mental health resource for sole traders, amid alarming predictions of a dramatic rise in Australian suicide rates due to the economic and social impacts of coronavirus. Beyond Blue ambassador and sole trader Garry Mills hosts the short webinar, Chicken Soup… Read more »
The pressures of COVID-19 can have an ongoing impact on your staff’s mental health. Supporting them through the crisis is vital, writes Dr Aimee Gayed, a psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in workplace mental health at Black Dog Institute. COVID-19 has created dramatic changes in the workplace. Depending on your organisation, you and your team… Read more »
As the world goes into meltdown, government’s scramble to do what is best for communities and some show their true colours, a crisis such as coronavirus clears space for leaders to be a voice of reason and calm, especially for those in small business who are facing catastrophic repercussions to their economy, writes Annette Densham.… Read more »
With each passing day, companies are experiencing changing circumstances which can exacerbate feelings of uncertainty about the future of their business. It is essential to do some calculations to see if you can sustain a period with diminished revenue (and if so for how long), writes Domenic Calabretta CEO of Mackay Goodwin. Your accountant will… Read more »
The government has launched a new and improved energy comparison site to make it simple for consumers to switch and save. The Energy Made Easy site has been designed to help Australians find a better energy deal. The site is managed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Angus Taylor, the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction… Read more »
Financial adviser and money.com.au spokesperson Helen Baker reveals a budget guide to help Aussies survive on government support during the coming months. Rent/mortgage: reduce payment to $200-300 a week. If you are on $669 per week, to make ends meet, ensure your rent doesn’t exceed $300 per week. Those on $550 per week should negotiate… Read more »
Can you survive on $550-670 a week? That’s exactly how much money millions of Australians will have to satisfy their financial obligations as the impact of the coronavirus crisis continues. More than 850,000 businesses have registered for JobKeeper payments, in addition, to close to 600,000 people who have applied for the JobSeeker scheme. The schemes… Read more »
Right now is the PERFECT time to raise your profile in the media; showcase your expertise, explain to people how they can adapt to their new business constraints, help parents with home schooling or entertaining kids at home, offer information and advice about your area of expertise and become ‘known’ for your specialty subjects, writes… Read more »
Australian women are bearing the brunt of the initial economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to the latest findings of the Financy Women’s Index. Joanna Masters Chief Economist Ernst & Young Oceania said the result could mean progress towards economic equality could be set back by years. “For women, the risk is that… Read more »
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