The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Australia’s shift to become a cashless society by up to 5 years, as record numbers of Australians turned to online shopping according to PayPal Australia. PayPal customer sign-ups in Australia almost tripled during COVID-19 restrictions in April compared to pre-pandemic
The shared experience of the pandemic impacted every small business differently. Let’s see how two companies, from vastly different sectors, dealt with the crisis and overcame lockdown obstacles amid an unprecedented and unexpected event. What were the toughest COVID-19 induced challenges your company faced? Online
Lessons from the East: Snapshot from China Being a few months ahead of us throughout this COVID period, China is a good source of clues, indicators and pointers that, in theory, should help us all plan our way out. This is taxing politicians in Australia and
The Prime Minister unveiled a new government scheme today, appropriately coined JobMaker, in line with the original pre-covid Jobseeker welfare program and the lockdown’s Jobkeeper program. JobMaker is the government’s plan to restore the economy after the pandemic induced economic crisis. The new scheme focuses
The COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register connects manufacturers, suppliers and customers via a self-managed platform. Australian businesses wanting to play their part in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic will have greater access to potential partners and customers thanks to an industry matchmaking site backed by
Business confidence has plummeted according to the latest Sensis Business Index which interviewed over a thousand small to medium companies in March. The survey reported a 53 point drop in confidence levels over a ten-day period. Even before the lockdown, the survey found small businesses were
Biosecurity expert Craig Elliott says the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has inadvertently given the Australian wine sector a taste of what could happen in the event of a major insect pest or plant disease outbreak. ‘The last few months have been a steep learning curve for
The pressure created by the COVID-19 outbreak on global trade systems highlights an urgent need for global cooperation to maintain and strengthen the resilience of international supply chains. To help organizations improve future pandemic preparedness and accelerate an economic rebound post COVID-19, the World Economic
As COVID-19 continues to impact consumer buying habits, it’s more important than ever to have an accurate view of the current market. This allows you to pinpoint what’s declining, what’s thriving and where the real opportunities lie. News Xtend recently pivoted our ‘Brave are the
Image (CNN): People line up to apply for unemployment benefits in Hialeah, Florida, after the state labor agency’s website struggled to keep up with an influx of claims in early April. Through the old, narrow, cobblestoned little street that led to the park, the banners unfurled,
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