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Guide to continuing your business
The recent Australian bushfires and the coronavirus (COVID-19) have had devastating affects on businesses. This guide provides positive steps you can take now to help keep your business operating.
1. Plan your recovery
Create a business continuity plan
Update your business plan
2. Get support and assistance
Get government financial assistance
Seek expert advice
Find support for your mental health
Find tax support
Get help with your energy bills
See what's available in your state or territory
3. Assess your finances
Review your finances
Manage your debt
4. Keep your operations running
Learn about workplace restrictions
Run your business from home
Learn about travelling for work
Find out about exporting and the coronavirus
Find tools to operate online
5. Reach out to your customers
Look after your customers
Market your business during COVID-19
Use social media to connect
6. Protect your business
Keep you and your employees safe
Update your policies, procedures and processes
Be aware of coronavirus scams
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