Victoria business hit with closures – what you need to know
In a drastic move to limit the spread of COVID-19, Victoria has taken the unprecedented step of mandating a curfew in metropolitan Melbourne, enforcing strict movement limitations and announcing a vast host of business closures. Regional Victoria (under Stage 3 restrictions) will have slightly different…
What does the minimum wage increase mean for your business?
On July 1, 2020, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase to the national minimum wage for Australian workers. The increase was rather modest at 1.75%. This means the previous minimum wage of $19.49 or $740.80 per week, has been increased to $19.84 per hour…
Indoor activities to help you deal with cabin fever
Cabin fever is no joke. Ever seen The Shining? We don’t want any ‘Here’s Johnny!’ moments going down in your living room. With a larger and larger percentage of Aussie workers confining themselves indoors and working from home, there’ll be considerations of wellbeing that go…
7 Ways to support small businesses during slow trade
Yes, we all feel it. Shelves are bare and economic realities are beginning to emerge. Small business survival is an important component to a healthy community and economy. Now more than ever, let’s lend them a hand shall we? Big supermarket chains like Coles will…
Tips for Staying Productive When Working From Home
Don’t Panic! But anyway, how do you work from home during a health scare? Your health (and everyone around you) should always be taken seriously. But this advice is certainly not medical, this is for people who are indirectly affected and either choose to, or…
Stimulus package announced by Federal Government – how will you and your business benefit?
The Australian federal government has announced the first stage of its coronavirus stimulus package, designed to keep the economy healthy and stave off the worst effects of a possible recession. The current package is worth $17.6 Billion, with small businesses one of the largest beneficiaries….
The power of positive reinforcement and incentive in business
Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool which can make your business boom when deployed correctly. What do you know about this mysterious power you can wield to influence people’s behaviour? The Psychology of positive reinforcement It’s science! The benefits of deploying positive reinforcement strategies in…
3 social entrepreneurs changing the world right now
Entrepreneurs come in many forms. While some are geared toward self enrichment, there are those out there with broader goals to benefit society – we call these people social entrepreneurs. 1) Muhammad Yunus – The Banker Muhammad Yunus is a world renowned, Nobel prize winning…