“Small businesses are under enormous pressure right now, with many forced to close their doors and others unsure how they will survive the coming months,” says Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell.
The government’s My Business Health (https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/my-business-health/home) web portal has been re-designed to walk small business owners and sole traders through practical steps they need to take to keep their businesses afloat.
Small businesses struggling to cope with the COVID-19 crisis do not have to suffer alone, Carnel says, with the new and improved My Business Health offering dedicated holistic support to employers and sole traders.
“My Business Health also takes a tailored approach – in partnership with leading mental health organisation Beyond Blue - to support small business owners through this very difficult period.
“In addition to providing small businesses and sole traders with a very simple guide to what assistance is available to them, My Business Health also links to Beyond Blue’s new dedicated coronavirus mental health support service,” Carnel says.
“This is a very difficult and uncertain time, but I want small businesses and sole traders to know that they are not alone. There is help at hand for those that need it.
“Now is the time to focus on looking after yourself, because your business ultimately depends on you. Visiting My Business Health is an excellent starting point.”
Beyond Blue’s Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is now live at coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
