Recorded on Thursday, the 19th of March at 2pm
- LBW Business + Wealth Advisors talked about managing cash flow to ensure that you maintain your liquidity throughout the crisis.
- Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed government stimulus for small businesses and managing staff leave.
- Enterprise Monkey gave us insight into continuity planning and the types of scenarios you need to be prepared for.
- Xtreme Technology shared knowledge on technology to make your workforce mobile.
- General Practitioner John Stekelenburg gave practical health advice for your staff and your business.
- Keep calm. Much has changed rapidly, but is still early days. Consider what is essential to running your business and what is not.
- Look into what stimulus packages your business is eligible for.
- If you intend to have staff working remotely, check-in with your IT service provider to make sure your information is secure. Times of uncertainty can create opportunities for hackers.
- Workplace relations is a complex issue and there is not a one size fits all approach. Take advantage of supports offered by Fairwork and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce. Have open conversations with your staff.
- Social distancing – yes we have heard this over and over but it is vital; in the workplace and the community. Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitiser.
- If you are managing a team remotely, have a short morning meeting online (there are many options out there such as MS Teams, Google Hangout) to maintain structure for you and your staff.
- If you are an employee – work with your employer to set realistic work goals. Talk to your employer about setting flexible work hours if relevant.
- Even in times of trouble there are still positive things that will come out of it. Use the opportunity to identify gaps in your business; look more closely at your policies and procedures; what other opportunities have you not investigated?
