In Conversation with ASBFEO Kate Carnell

ASBFEO Kate Carnell and SmartCompany news editor Matt Elmas discuss how small business owners can keep their doors open despite the impacts of COVID-19. It’s the information you need about the assistance available to you and how to access it.

Kate and Matt explore the following topics:

The importance of developing ways to cope with stress and strategies to maintain mental health during this crisis
Assistance available to small businesses — how to get the cash to keep your doors open
How to apply for government assistance and who’s eligible
What to do if you’re struggling to pay your rent
Preparing for reopening your doors

About our partner

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was established 11 March 2016 to contribute to Australia being the best place to start, grow and transform a business. We do this by assisting and advocating for small businesses and family enterprises.

ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small and family businesses and provides advice and research to improve policies, access to dispute resolution information and services and mental health support should the need arise.

We celebrate the vital and deeply personal contribution made by the more than 2.5 million small and family businesses to Australia’s prosperity, wellbeing, and community.