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There was a time in our not too distant past, before we collectively became bakers of sourdough bread, when toilet paper was the most sought-after commodity in the nation. And as we write this story in late June, toilet paper sales are again on the ... More

With no end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, the government has made the call to extend but also reduce JobKeeper and JobSeeker, and boost the small business loans scheme. Here's what you need to know. JobKeeper The current JobKeeper scheme is ... More

The Smokin' Bro & Co food truck, run by husband and wife Brody and Laticia Crawford, was booked out for the whole of 2020. Then COVID-19 happened. The American-style barbecue food truck based in Mudgee in central NSW started out servicing local ... More

"Do you have any regrets about leaving your career?" a friend asked over dinner last weekend. Not at all. This isn't the first time I've been asked this question, although usually former colleagues say with a tinge of envy (or disbelief?), "Wow ... More

Florists may not have been considered an essential service by the government, but LVLY co-founder Hannah Spilva says her business became more important than ever during coronavirus lockdowns, with people unable to visit loved ones. "Our service allows ... More

When COVID-19 forced the closure of events, bars, and restaurants, some nimble business minds decided a pandemic wouldn't stop them from creating new opportunities. And for some, these short-term projects have become a viable long-term source of ... More

Businesses which use rideshare services will no longer be hit with fringe benefits tax, having been granted an exemption previously reserved for taxis. Previously, the exemption for an employee's taxi travel applied if: the trip begins or ends at the ... More

With governments across the country doing their bit to help small businesses navigate COVID-19, staying commercially buoyant is not only about cash flow. Research by online lender OnDeck shows that 75% of small to medium enterprise (SME) owners believe ... More

The tax office will receive a barrage of tax claims early in July as people experiencing financial stress try to get refunds as soon as possible. Refunds may be higher this year, thanks to the new working-from-home deductions, and if you've lost ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... More