Category: COVID-19
‘Just in time’ inventory model doesn’t work in a pandemic
The ‘just in time’ inventory model (JIT) has become the gold standard in distribution. Touted as the most efficient distribution model, JIT is defined ...
How can accountants avoid COVID burnout?
Over the last two years, COVID has affected people’s income, business, freedoms, travel, health, relationships, financial future and mental health. COVID has impacted almost ...
Why are things getting more expensive around the world?
From property to cars to petrol to the price of your morning coffee, prices are going up. Why are we seeing global inflation in ...
Domestic demand continues to drive growth in 2021
Household (+1.1%) and public (7.4%) spending in Australia are responsible for our rise in GDP in 2021 over a 7% drop in 2020. Our ...
Australia’s labour shortage and the ‘wealth effect’
Pre-COVID, Australia was ripe with the rhetoric of foreigners stealing the jobs of hard-working Australians looking for a fair go. But if the pandemic ...
Is the 9-5 workweek entering the age of dinosaurs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways but none more so than how and where we work. From lockdowns to restrictions, ...
Australia opens to the world in November – Get your business ready!
The Morrison Government plans to open Australian borders for vaccinated international travellers in November. Getting your business back to full capacity can be a ...
3 tips for small businesses in lockdown
Whilst many large corporations in Australia have arguably benefited from a COVID economy, the bread and butter of our country, small business has been ...
Can employers mandate vaccination in Australia?
Vaccinations are free and voluntary under Australia’s current policy. There is no government mandate for vaccines. However, the federal government strongly recommends that all ...
Disaster Recovery Payment vs Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a one-time federal government payment for people affected by disaster ($1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per child). ...