Many small and medium-sized enterprises have been hard hit by social distancing measures implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus. To help them keep the lights on, the federal government announced a raft of stimulus and ‘survival’ measures to cushion the blow. Here, we outline some of the key packages you need to know about.

One of the major challenges for any small business is having steady cash flow. Given the coronavirus pandemic resulting in business hibernation and closures, having adequate cash flow is crucial. Malavika Santhebennur outlines how brokers can help SMEs with their cash flow needs.