Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward.
We’re thinking of everyone affected by lockdowns around the country and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions about your business during this time. Read on for assistance that may be available to you.
Small businesses that are currently suffering from lockdowns can get financial assistance to help them get through the pandemic. You can find the latest government support schemes for each state or territory here.
The impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions vary from one industry to another. Here you’ll find the latest government financial assistance available for particular industries.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced restrictions will ease across regional Victoria, except for Greater Shepparton, from 11:59pm Thursday night.
This means travel will be allowed around Victoria with no distance limit, but movement between Melbourne and the regions is restricted. A maximum of 10 people will be allowed for public outdoor gatherings, and outdoor tours will be capped at 20 people.
Religious gatherings and ceremonies will be capped at 20 people and weddings will be limited to no more than 10 people. In-home visits are still not allowed in regional Victoria, and masks must still be worn indoors and outdoors.
You can find a comprehensive list of the new rules here.
The Mid and North Coast of NSW, as well as areas across the Riverina, and the Murrumbidgee regions, will all be free from lockdown restrictions on Friday at midnight. Regional travel is set to resume when 70% of the state’s adult population has been fully vaccinated.
This Federal Government support is lump sum payment for workers who cannot earn income because of a state public health order. You can check your eligibility here.
The NSW Government will be offering financial support to businesses or not-for-profit organisations impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders.
The micro-business grant is a $1500 fortnightly payment for businesses with a turnover between $30,000 and $75,000.
To check your eligibility and apply, visit the Service NSW website.
A one-off payment to help businesses, sole traders or not-for-profit organisations impacted by the current Greater Sydney COVID-19 restrictions.
Grants between $7,500 and $15,000 are available to eligible businesses depending on the decline in turnover experienced during the restrictions. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the Service NSW website.
The ATO has a range of support options to help those affected by disasters or those experiencing challenges due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions.
The ATO may be able to:
If you need help to manage your tax or superannuation obligations, please get in touch with us.
Eligible employers can access the JobMaker Hiring Credit for each eligible additional employee they hire between 7 October 2020 and 6 October 2021. You may be able to claim the following payments:
Register before the due date of the first JobMaker period you’re claiming for.
The government is continuing the wage subsidy scheme for apprentices and trainees. Under the scheme, the government will pay half the wages of apprentices up to a maximum of $7,000 each quarter for 12 months.
Customers choose you over your competitors because you provide the most value. As competitors find ways to make their offerings more appealing than yours, you should also implement some strategies to provide even greater value than you already do and retain customers. This Forbes article shares some tips on how you can achieve this.
As you try to make your customers happier, your business becomes more memorable and valuable for them. Therefore, it’s a win-win situation!
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