The disruptions to Victoria’s business community by coronavirus meant many small businesses have had to adapt quickly and re-focus their business.
Paul Molenaar, who with wife Cindy, are co-directors of Compliance Experts.
Business Environment
These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.
Kate Cornick, CEO of LaunchVic.
LaunchVic’s Kate Cornick: tapping the entrepreneurial spirit
VIDEO: LaunchVic recently announced support to help startups during this challenging time. We spoke with its CEO late last year about its role.
Matt Tabor smiling away from the camera
Digital masterclass: lessons from a YouTube maestro
When we met YouTube expert Matt Tabor a few months ago we never could have predicted his advice on working in a virtual world could be so prescient.
Mark Rubbo looking at the camera with publications in the background
Business Insights with Mark Rubbo, MD, Readings Bookshops
VIDEO: Like many businesses right now, online trading for Readings is key to survival. We revisit our interview with Mark Rubbo about his business.
photo of the local pelican
Rebuilding Mallacoota’s abalone plant after the bushfires
VIDEO: Work is underway to rebuild Mallacoota’s iconic abalone processing plant, which was destroyed by bushfires in January.
people enjoying a ride along the rail trail in Victoria's high country
Bushfire recovery for our High Country
Better times are on the horizon following the bushfires in parts of Victoria’s High Country.
Bunch of red cherries on a tree
Cherry picking for the export market
We visit a bustling cherry farm in the Yarra Valley to learn about the hero fruit of summer.
Artists impression of the Docklands studio
Making a scene: Victoria’s screen industry attracting global attention
Victoria is becoming one of the most desirable filming locations in the world.
Presenter talks to the audience
Navigating the chaos of everyday life
Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.
Screen of the KneoWorld program
Taking learning to the next level: Melbourne tech company a global hit
With its online education platform KneoWorld being rolled out in schools overseas we speak to a Melbourne tech company on the rise.
Loretta Fallaw.
Mining for diversity: meet Loretta Fallaw
A new mining scholarship aims to help more women, such as Loretta, gain a seat in boardrooms.
QR codes in use
Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology
To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.
Ignite your innovation, our collaboration, Victoria's future
Mental health will be on everyone’s mind at this ignite event
The ignite event series is working with business to reaffirm Victoria as the nation’s knowledge capital.
Portrait shot of Andrew Jackomos
Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.
Aerial shot of Fishermans bend in Melbourne, Victoria
Fishermans Bend: Australia's largest urban renewal project
About 80,000 jobs and 80,000 homes are targeted to be created by 2050 at Fishermans Bend.
Photo of Elly Patira
National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira
During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.
Panel discussion with the commissioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon
In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia
Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.
Group photo, Linda at Pascoe Vale Girls College
Meet Victoria’s Governor - The Honourable Linda Dessau AC
We speak with Victoria’s 29th Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC.
