COVID-19: Advice, News, Resources

News, information, resources, insights and expert advice related to your businesses and COVID-19.

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  NSW Business Grants – June 30 deadlines

  July 5th 2022

  Business grants and rebates still available with a claims deadline of June 30, 2022 - Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate - extended to cover RATsJobs Plus ProgramExport Assistance Grant ..
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  NSW SME Grants – What’s Currently Available

  March 2nd 2022

  With COVID-19 showing no signs of slowing down and businesses struggling with staff shortages and supplier delays, here are all the grants and rebates currently available, including the recently anno..
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  Business Advice: 4 Top Tips from CIB Partners & Managers

  September 22nd 2021

  There’s no doubt it’s been an extremely difficult period for business owners. Trying to keep afloat, treading water until lockdown ends - so it’s easy to be distracted and lose track of the goo..
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  These Grants are Closing Soon

  September 22nd 2021

  In August, we put out a summary of all the NSW Government Grants available for SMEs. The applications for the below support payments will be closing in the coming months. The first is due to clos..
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  Q&A Simplified: Top 3 Support Grant Questions Answered

  August 11th 2021

  We answer the most frequently asked questions from our clients in relation to NSW Business Grant applications. What does ‘maintain their employee headcount’ mean? The employer will not take..
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  NSW Business Grants: When Is An Accountant Letter Required?

  August 3rd 2021

  When applying for a NSW Government Business Grant, claiming loss of revenue, circumstances depending you may be required to submit an Accountant's Letter. Here's what you need to know; So ..
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  Expert Insights: Hear from a CIB Business Advisory Manager

  July 23rd 2021

  We asked Business Advisory Manager, Damian Koryzma what advice he’s giving his clients to manage through this unpredictable and difficult time. Here are his thoughts; Focus on the work you ha..
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  Increased COVID Support for SMEs

  August 26th 2021

  The federal and state governments have jointly announced new support measures for New South Wales in the midst of the current pandemic situation in Greater Sydney. Both the federal and state gover..
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  NSW LOCKDOWN: SME Grants

  July 23rd 2021

  With $10,000 grants available to small businesses and hospitality venues experiencing a drop in revenue, the NSW Government is looking to soften the blow of the current lockdown.Grant eligibility; ..
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  QR Codes and Your Privacy

  February 10th 2021

  Quick Response (QR) codes have increased in popularity within the COVID-19 environment. They make it easy for customers to check-in when visiting a business and also help with contact tracing. Whi..
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  What You Need To Know About JobKeeper 2.0

  September 29th 2020

  From today, most employers will need to demonstrate that their actual GST turnover for the September quarter has declined by at least 30 per cent in order to receive the JobKeeper wage subsidy throug..
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  JobKeeper Payment Extended

  September 8th 2020

  The JobKeeper Payment has been a very successful grant offered by the Australian Government in an effort to help businesses keep their employees on board during these tough times we are currently fac..