Jeweller - July, Edition I 2020

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COVID-19 Update 8% average increase in spending in all states and territories except NT in the week ending 4 July * * NAB Group Economics, ‘Data Insights’ 9 July 2020 19 August scheduled end of Victoria’s second Stage 3 lockdown 21 points rise in business confidence in the latest NAB Business Survey – the biggest monthly rebound since 1986 – driven by the mining and retail sectors * NAB Business Survey, 24–30 June 2020 The Australian Bankers’ Association has announced customers will be able to extend six-month deferrals on mortgages and business loans for another four months * * ‘The Age’, 8 July 2020 PAUL GUERRA CEO, VICTORIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY “Businesses in metropolitan areas that have only just reopened and started to trade again will now be forced to either close or return to the reduced operations they had in place before restrictions were eased. Many of these businesses were already desperate and this will be a tipping point for them.” KATE CARNELL AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS & FAMILY ENTERPRISE OMBUDSMAN “There’s never been a tougher time to be in business... As small business owners work around the clock to get back on their feet, they may not realise the toll it’s taking on their mental health. Over the coming weeks, it’s important to take time to be kind to yourself – your business depends on you being healthy.” ALAN OSTER GROUP CHIEF ECONOMIST, NAB “Overall, there has been a very large and fast rebound in the business survey over the past two months, but keeping perspective over just how large the hit to both activity and confidence is very important... It is likely that the business sector will [still] require ongoing support.” 84% of retailers are operating with COVID-19 modifications of enforced physical distancing and enhanced hygiene * * Australian Bureau of Statistics COVID-19 Survey, June 2020 $534 million new funding package for Victorian businesses amid the second lockdown, including $20 million for small businesses in the Melbourne CBD 30% of businesses reported revenue had decreased by half or more compared with 2019 * Australian Bureau of Statistics COVID-19 Survey, June 2020 My Business Health CIBJO Rapaport My Business Health was developed with Beyond Blue, EveryMind and Fortitude. You can access the portal here. 4The Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman has launched a new service for small business owners affected by COVID-19. My Business Health collates resources to assist in overcoming business and mental health challenges that have arisen as a result of the pandemic. Cash flow, staff management, health and safety, and personal wellbeing are all included. Sarah Ho, a London jeweller who has successfully leveraged social media to build her business, will also take part. 4CIBJO, the world jewellery confederation, is continuing its webinar series, ‘Jewellery Industry Voices’ throughout July on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am New York time. The 16 July edition, ‘Social Media Marketing: Jewellery’s Brave New World’ will feature insights from digital growth specialists including Ben Smithee and Preeta Agarwal. Krawitz will explore diamond supply, demand, and prices, and implications for the market for the 2020 holiday season. 4Senior Rapaport analyst Avi Krawitz will host the latest edition of the publication’s quarterly diamond industry webinar, ‘Can the Indsutry Deal (Again) with COVID-19?’ on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July. It will include analysis of the diamond market in the first six months of 2020, as well as potential opportunities in the second half of the year. 10 | July 2020
Let’s Talk It’s always important to talk, but right now – in the middle of a worldwide economic crisis – it’s more important than ever to talk and work together. As we emerge from COVID-19 we want to ensure Duraflex Group is listening and adapting to your needs as a true business partner. Duraflex Group is here to support you during this recovery period, and to help you succeed in 2020 and beyond. We are open to discussing anything you need to assist your business during this challenging time. Phil Edwards MANAGING DIRECTOR, DGA We are here to listen and provide support for your business. Duraflex Group is here to help you succeed. For more details please call (02) 9417 0177 and talk to your Sales Executive to discuss.
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