Coronavirus information and support for business Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses. What support is available to you? Restrictions on non-essential services Find out which non-essential businesses are impacted by the new restrictions on social gatherings. Support available for sole traders If you’re a sole trader, learn…
As uncertainty rises we are forced to implement new habits amid remote workplaces. And this alone saw our biggest week yet for NEW MEMBERS in the Top 100 Women. If there is one thing taught in adversity it’s the capacity to pivot, twist, turn and to adapt to suit the environment you are in. Rather…
22 March 2020 The Federal Government’s second stimulus package contains welcome measures to support the viability businesses, particularly the viability of small businesses (including sole traders) and non-profit-organisations to keep people in jobs. “We commend the Government for its commitment to doing what it takes to see the country through the health and economic shock…
BHP will establish a $50 million (AUD) Vital Resources Fund to help support regional Australian communities in its areas of operation, which are facing the significant challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. The establishment of the Fund follows BHP’s commitment to deliver $100 million into small, local and Indigenous businesses by accelerating payments and reducing payment…
BHP announced it will hire 1,500 additional people to support its workforce operating across Australia. The 1,500 jobs will be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed by BHP operations in the short term. These jobs will support and bolster our existing workforce during this difficult time. The roles will include…
The Federal Government has announced cash payments to employers to assist with the cost of salary and wages. Eligible businesses are those that employ staff and have a turnover of less than $50 million. Such businesses, whether companies, trusts, partnerships or sole traders can receive payments between $2,000 and a maximum of $50,000. The receipt…
“We have engineered a business that is resilient with a strong balance sheet, strong assets and low-cost operations that can generate cash through the cycle. This will allow us to continue to contribute to the economy at a time when it is needed most” – Mike Henry, CEO of BHP With trends rapidly changing amid Covid-19, we…
The Urban Developer It’s one of the most Googled questions since the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak: how will coronavirus affect house prices? The bottom line is it will be negative—prices will go down. People, up until now, have been talking about the property market developing a bit of momentum, with the interest… Read the full…
Given the significant market disruptions now becoming apparent across the country, the major Australian banks have announced how they will assist their impacted business customers. While many individuals are rightly focusing on the health and wellbeing of their own family, the impacts on business and employment are often the next thing on their mind, including…
We know now more than ever, people are having to work remotely and embrace a new way of living. It’s important to stress that this is now becoming a reality and something we need to assess long term. At Top 100 Women it has been our priority to keep our community globally-connected, as it is needed now more than ever…