As we consider re-opening broader segments of society in the wake of COVID-19, it is imperative that we implement comprehensive “Test and Trace” schemes, especially for industrial and commercial spaces, says Vikram Pavate, CEO of Locix Inc. While various testing methods are being scaled successfully, the current contact tracing process is manual, tedious and inefficient. […]
Archives for April 2020
Macy’s weighs raising as much as $5 billion in debt to weather coronavirus crisis
The entrance to a Macy’s department store. Jeffrey Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Macy’s is taking extreme measures to avoid dire outcomes like bankruptcy, and will try to raise billions in debt to weather the pandemic crisis, according to people familiar with the matter. The country’s largest department store is looking at raising […]
In crisis, some start-ups are surging — and saying ‘no thanks’ to hungry investors
Talkspace co-founders Roni and Oren Frank Talkspace Oren Frank’s business is exploding. But he’s not celebrating. Frank is the CEO of Talkspace, a company he co-founded eight years ago with his wife, Roni, to provide therapy over the internet for people in remote areas and those who can’t afford traditional psychotherapy. Traffic has doubled since […]
In crisis, some start-ups are surging — and saying ‘no thanks’ to hungry investors
Talkspace co-founders Roni and Oren Frank Talkspace Oren Frank’s business is exploding. But he’s not celebrating. Frank is the CEO of Talkspace, a company he co-founded eight years ago with his wife, Roni, to provide therapy over the internet for people in remote areas and those who can’t afford traditional psychotherapy. Traffic has doubled since […]
Kitchen utensils listed for sale on Amazon India
Amazon India is accepting orders for kitchen utensils, flasks, induction cooktops among other goods, even as the government has not lent such items the ‘essential’ tag to make them more widely available to consumers amid the lockdown. The company said it was a glitch after the government rolled back its decision to allow e-commerce players […]
Your top JobKeeper and STP queries answered
This article was published on 22 April 2020. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at the ATO’s dedicated page. Now more than ever, it’s an excellent time to reach out to an accountant or bookkeeper to help navigate the subtleties of your setup. Every […]
Your top JobKeeper and STP queries answered
This article was published on 22 April 2020. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at the ATO’s dedicated page. Now more than ever, it’s an excellent time to reach out to an accountant or bookkeeper to help navigate the subtleties of your setup. Every […]
Trump wishes Kim Jong Un well following reports that North Korean leader is ill
President Donald Trump on Tuesday wished North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “good luck” following reports suggesting Kim could be incapacitated following a cardiovascular surgery. “These are reports that came out, and we don’t know,” Trump said at a White House press briefing when asked what he knew about Kim’s condition. “I’ve had a very […]
How you can get your food business online
On Monday 20th April the NZ Government announced we will move to alert level 3 next week. This means many more food businesses will soon be able to operate, but under strict circumstances. As we move into alert level 3, cafe and restaurant businesses will be able to operate as long as they can take […]
Guidance sought on employee retention credit
Several issues involving the new employee retention credit are in need of clarity and guidance, the AICPA told Treasury and the IRS on Friday. In a letter from Christopher Hesse, CPA, chair of the AICPA Tax Executive Committee, to David Kautter, the assistant secretary for tax policy at Treasury, and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, the […]