The Australian Government is providing further support to small businesses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the...
The Australian Government is providing further support to small businesses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the SME Recover Loan Scheme by a further six months to 30 June 2022. Around 80,000 loans worth approximately $7.3 billion have been written to date since the scheme commenced in March...
Looking for hospitality staff? Jobs Victoria may be able to help. Sign up to the Jobs Victoria online hub to...
Looking for hospitality staff? Jobs Victoria may be able to help. Sign up to the Jobs Victoria online hub to help your business find hospitality workers with the skills and experience you need. Their dedicated online platform matches jobseekers with employers seeking a local, job-ready workforce. The Jobs Victoria Fund also...
From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to how contact with a COVID-19 case is managed. Requirements will...
From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to how contact with a COVID-19 case is managed. Requirements will ease for vaccinated people. Queensland close contact These changes are detailed in the Managing the risk for COVID-19 exposures in businesses and venues plan. This guidance will help businesses plan and manage...
The Andrews Labor Government is backing businesses across the Bass Coast by investing in the revitalisation of their shop...
The Andrews Labor Government is backing businesses across the Bass Coast by investing in the revitalisation of their shop fronts to help welcome more visitors to the region. Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today announced 40 businesses will receive $2,000 Shopfront Improvement Rebates in Wonthaggi’s town centre. The rebates are...
In welcome news for retail employers, the Fair Work Commission has resolved a drafting error concerning minimum daily engagements...
In welcome news for retail employers, the Fair Work Commission has resolved a drafting error concerning minimum daily engagements for casual employees under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award). During the plain language redraft of the Retail Award in October 2020, the description of the minimum daily engagement...
After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC)...
After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) support. Although tenants will no longer be entitled to rent relief, tenants and landlords will still have the option of talking with each other about their situation and trying to negotiate and...
Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have...
Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have had enough of customer abuse. Last week a Dymocks employee was knocked unconscious and pushed down a moving escalator, the latest example of the violent behaviour endured by retailers across the...
Partner article Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit...
Partner article Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the state of Victoria in Australia. It is responsible for increasing the economic benefits of tourism to the state by showcasing...
The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...
The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...
As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses...
As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses to consider before the end of the year. Five rules to good record keeping Good record keeping can help you run your business better and reduce the time you spend on administrative...
Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need...
Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. In a first, the next list will be informed following a call for public nominations, which encourages retailers to also contribute their suggestions. Product stewardship schemes are...
Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...
Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will only be permitted to allow vaccinated Victorians into their shops. The State Government has announced that from 11:59pm tonight only shoppers who are fully vaccinated can enter non-essential retail businesses. NRA CEO...
As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so...
As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so that they can be budgeted for as best as possible. In this article we have summarised some of the more common issues that arise for retail business during the Christmas season. Staff...
New Year's Eve 2021 will be Canberra's first major event following this year's COVID-19 lockdown. This year, Canberrans are...
New Year's Eve 2021 will be Canberra's first major event following this year's COVID-19 lockdown. This year, Canberrans are invited to celebrate by enjoying a family and community evening picnicking along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin from 6pm and bringing in the New Year with fireworks displays at 9pm...
The National Retail Association has today urged Australians to ‘shop early, shop often’ as the peak industry body announced...
The National Retail Association has today urged Australians to ‘shop early, shop often’ as the peak industry body announced it anticipates consumers to splash $60 billion nationwide throughout the festive season. In particular, Australians thinking of getting online presents delivered are encouraged to get in now to ensure they don’t...