Category: Finance
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Rodney Adler discusses the economic impact of Covid-19
After the 2007 – 2009 financial crisis, the structural problems and imbalances that were created by the financial collapse and recession were made much worse by policy mistakes. Governments, around the world, mostly postponed the crisis instead of dealing with it thereby making another crisis inevitable. That crisis has now arrived and by itself would…
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Rodney Adler breaks down the stimulus package and the future effect of Covid-19 on our economy.
The Australian government under the leadership of Scott Morrison has done an excellent job dealing with the economic implications of the coronavirus and of course the handling of the virus itself. With less than 7300 cases and currently just over 100 deaths, the leadership of Australia can be rightfully proud. Everything done to date can…
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NSW to relax COVID-19 restrictions for up to 10 people on Friday, May 15. How will this affect small business?
While excited citizens get ready for a much needed rendezvous in the park this weekend, some question the viability of the 10 person rule for bigger businesses like pubs, clubs and restaurants. Just yesterday, NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian announced there will be a state-wide relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions extended to clubs, and pubs. From Friday…
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Freelancers talk: How Coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable jobs
As the unprecedented Corona crisis hits, Australian freelancers are struggling to keep their jobs. In Australia, freelancers occupy 10% of the job market, providing highly skilled, independent labour for the Australian workforce. Unlike traditional job roles, freelancing works on a project to project basis, offering virtually no job security. Without paid leave, consistent wages, and long-term…
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Rodney Adler – Guilty of being a Prudent Lender
You may have read my recent article on Mr Rodney Adler titled ‘Rodney Adler talks business’ published on 6 May 2019. During his interview, I asked Rodney to comment on his loan to Ryan Watsford and at the time he said that he would prefer not to talk about it as it had received way too…
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ATO mental health support for small business
The ATO has said that it is committed to helping to address the issue of mental health for small businesses. Deputy Commissioner Deborah Jenkins has attended the Small Business Mental Health roundtable chaired by Senator Michaelia Cash, Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education at Parliament House. Ms Jenkins said that the…
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Garage business goes global thanks to Social Media
Sydney jewellery maker Nikita Majajas says she wouldn’t be in business without social media. The one-woman enterprise credits Instagram for transforming the designs crafted in her garage into a global brand. Doodad + Fandango founder Ms Majajas will share insights, tips and online marketing experiences on how to be an online success at the City…
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Appointment of new CEO for Green Building Council of Australia
The Property Council has warmly welcomed the appointment of Davina Rooney as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). “This is a terrific appointment and one that will allow the GBCA to continue to expand its impact as a champion for a sustainable built environment,” said Ken Morrison,…
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Market Value Losses and Dropping User Rates: What Does it All Mean?
Social media site Facebook has seen the biggest plunge in their market value to date, decreasing by approximately 20%, and $120 billion USD. This is the largest decrease in market value within 24 hours by any US company. But what does this mean for Facebook users? Will Facebook fall down the same hole as MySpace…
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The First Woman To Lead The New York Stock Exchange
Over 200 years ago, 24 stockbrokers signed the Buttonwood Agreement on Wall Street in New York City and created the New York Stock Exchange on May 17 in 1792. The same year British writer Mary Wollstonecraft published one of the first overtly feminist texts, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. In America, women did…