The Commonwealth and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Governments have worked together to continue supporting ACT businesses impacted by COVID-19. A jointly-funded package of grants from the Commonwealth and ACT Governments will support thousands of small and medium-sized businesses through until mid-October at which point
Businesses can now apply for individual support if ineligible for other COVID-19 grants. A new panel has been established to consider financial support for businesses experiencing financial hardship that do not qualify for existing COVID-19 business support measures. The Hardship Review Panel will assess applications
The Victorian Government has expanded the National Business Events Program in further support for the business events sector in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced applications are open for the next round of the program and a new
New lending options boost small business and the economy; changes to lending markets over the last decade means there are now a wide range of finance options available for small businesses that don’t require property as security, according to a new report by the Productivity
Small businesses are encouraged to seek advice on available financial support. One fifth of small businesses have stated they are unsure if they qualify for government support, according to the September Small Business Survey conducted by the NSW Small Business Commission. NSW Small Business Commissioner
New accommodation support grant for businesses impacted by cancellations: Grants of $2,000 and $5,000 are available for affected accommodation providers. NSW accommodation providers who experienced booking cancellations due to COVID lockdowns can now apply for the accommodation support grant through Service NSW. Businesses affected by
The Victorian Government is fast-tracking the road to recovery for agriculture and food supply chain businesses in rural and regional Victoria. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas today announced a new $5.2 million Agriculture Resilience and Recovery Program while visiting Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery in Lancefield. The
The Federal Government’s COVID-19 relief payments will begin to be wound back as vaccine targets are reached, regardless of whether states move out of lockdown. The first change will come when states reach 70 per cent double dose vaccination. Once a state or territory reaches
Between repeated COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions, and natural disasters, many small business owners are doing it tough right now. This is especially true for the smallest businesses, who have disproportionately struggled to receive government grants. That’s why COSBOA has joined forces with GoFundMe, Commonwealth Bank, and
The Australian Government has announced several stimulus and relief packages, designed to sustain small businesses through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and keep employees in work. The government has stated that the measures are temporary, targeted and scalable. The main areas of support currently available to small
Small Business Connections (SBC) is a media platform that delivers targeted content, news, industry reports, trends and tips to business owners, entrepreneurs, startups and stakeholders in the SME sector.
CONTACT ABF GROUP
+61 3 8560 6888
info@abfgroup.com.au
SPONSORSHIPS – PARTNERSHIPS – EXHIBITOR ENQUIRIES
george.moraitis@abfgroup.com.au
