As government-mandated lockdown comes into force, there are some existing risks to small business that could be felt more acutely if precautions aren’t taken. That’s right, it’s time to rethink your cybersecurity protocols. Small businesses are already experiencing a financial downturn as a result of COVID-19. Now, governments in Australia and New Zealand have announced … Read more
By guest author, Emily Connell Gronholt, Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Working from home has suddenly become the new norm as Australia faces the spread of the coronavirus. For many, this is accompanied by having children at home. Loneliness and lack of connectivity are a real risk of extended periods of working from home, as is … Read more
Much of the media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is focusing on the potential health impacts. The potential financial impacts are likely to be severe as well, including: a slowdown in the economy, job losses, drops in income, and straining household budgets. However, just like you can take physical health precautions, now is the time … Read more
The Australian Government has announced a new $18 million program to help fund and launch new startup businesses that are owned and run by women entrepreneurs. In a plan that will run for the next three years, the objective of The Boosting Female Founders Initiative is to help female-led businesses overcome the inherent disadvantages they … Read more
Shifting work conditions can have an adverse impact on any team, let alone when a global pandemic is the cause. Here’s how to keep your team operating as effectively as possible. If your business is lucky enough to be continuing as normal — or close to normal — during the COVID-19 pandemic, then you’re still … Read more
