This book has been on my reading list for some time and, while it isn’t a business book, there are certainly some great lessons that translate well for the business world. It’s rather timely that I finished it at the beginning of the Sydney lockdown. I think we could all do with a bit of resilience right now.

It's Sunday afternoon when I write this and the guidelines have just been released for the Covid-19 Business Grant, for which applications open tomorrow. I am feeling like next week is going to be a big week. To help as many businesses as possible, as quick as possible and as cost effectively as possible I have put together this guide for you to gain an understanding.

As we approach 2.5 weeks into lockdown the NSW and Commonwealth governments have recently made a joint announcement on business support packages. Here is a summary of what’s on offer, when and how to access.

With the Commonwealth government announcing changes to their support payments to individuals, we thought it would be a good idea to give an update on what’s on offer, eligibility and how to access it. The extended lockdown in NSW has resulted in a rethinking of the eligibility and amounts for the Covid-19 Disaster Payment, while the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment remains unchanged. Here’s a summary of the key points for both types of payments.