COVID19


The NSW Government has announced the reintroduction of the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing to mandate rent relief for eligible tenants impacted by COVID-19. The Regulation applies to commercial and retail tenants with a turnover of... Read more

Welcome to the final part of our 4-part video series, arming you with the tools you need to prepare your business for life after COVID. Business advisors are a dime a dozen, but at 542 it’s our approach that makes... Read more

Welcome to part 3 of our 4-part video series, arming you with the tools you need to prepare your business for life after COVID. In this part we look to the year ahead for businesses, and discuss the connection between efficiency... Read more

Welcome to part 2 of our 4-part video series, arming you with the tools you need to prepare your business for life after COVID. Ordinarily, the festive season can present a number of challenges for business when it comes to managing... Read more

Welcome to part 1 of our 4-part video series, arming you with the tools you need to prepare your business for life after COVID. To help manage the economic impact of the Coronavirus on businesses, the Government continues to provide financial... Read more

The extension of JobKeeper, came as a welcome relief for many business owners. In an attempt to reduce the number of employees receiving more money than they previously earned prior to the pandemic, the overhauled scheme came with strict new rules. Centred... Read more

Last month, in response to the worsening economic conditions in Victoria due to the Stage 4 restrictions, the Federal Government announced further changes to the JobKeeper program. As part of the announcement, it included new requirements for eligibility as well as gradually reduced... Read more

From 28 September 2020, employers seeking to claim JobKeeper payments will need to reassess their eligibility and prove an actual decline in turnover. From this date, the JobKeeper payment rate will reduce and split into a higher and lower rate... Read more

As you may be aware, Service NSW is offering a Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant from $500 and $3,000 which open today, 1st of July, and close on the 16th of August 2020. To be eligible for this grant, you... Read more

In a world where the concept of “normal” has been redefined, the year 2020 has taken us all by surprise. The way we work, do business and operate have changed. The way we shop has changed. The way we pay... Read more