COVID-19 (Coronavirus) presents significant challenges and risks to our people, our clients, and our broader community. This page aims to provide the insights, tools and resources required to help you make informed decisions and to increase your resilience as we all endure volatile market conditions.
How can we help you and your business?
Here at Bentleys, we are doing everything we can to help businesses come out of this difficult time in good shape. How can we help you?

Article // COVID-19, Business Mentoring Services
Five tips to emerge from the Great Resignation stronger
Heidi Mayhew-Sanders
How to emerge from the Great Resignations with a motivated workforce

Article // SME/Private Company, Business Mentoring Services
How virtual advisory boards can help your business grow
Jannie van Deventer
The value of a virtual advisory board

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Business recovery from Covid-19
Sonja Dockerty, Brad Eppingstall
The Federal Government is providing a recovery loan, temporary full expensing and loss carry back tax offset to support businesses.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
2021 SA Wine Industry Snapshot
Tim Siebert
Bentleys | 2020 SA Wine Snapshot

Article // SME/Private Company, Business Mentoring Services
Advancing agribusiness in current conditions
Robin Allardice
The 7-stage journey to working above your business

Article // SME/Private Company, International Business Advisory Solutions
COVID-19 – Impact and opportunity in SA
Cristina Clemente
COVID-19 - Impact and opportunity in SA

Article // SME/Private Company, International Business Advisory Solutions
Helping you and your business recover from COVID
Cristina Clemente
COVID-19 - SA grants now available

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Updates to government support for Queensland businesses and individuals (18 August 2021)
Ben Cameron, Dean Steer, Brendon Murray
Updated information regarding government support available for impacted businesses and individuals in Queensland

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Government support for Queensland businesses and individuals (3 August 2021)
Ben Cameron, Dean Steer, Brendon Murray
information regarding government support available for lockdown-impacted businesses and individuals in Queensland

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victorian government announces third wave of support for business
Mandy Findlow
The Victorian and Federal Government have announced a third wave of support for businesses.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victorian government update on support package for business
Mandy Findlow
The Victorian Government has announced further assistance for Victorian businesses.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victorian government announces lockdown 5.0 support for business
Mandy Findlow
The Victorian Government has announced further assistance for Victorian businesses.

Article // SME/Private Company, Business Mentoring Services
The benefits of optimistic leadership
Tony Sacre
The practical benefits of optimistic leadership can be significant

Article // Government, Business Tax Advisory
NSW lockdown support update – updated key dates for businesses (August 2021)
Darren Lee, Renee Ross, Steven Forgione
As NSW continues its lockdown, the NSW Government has released further details of the payment

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Temporary COVID Disaster Payment for workers
Louise Bullock
Support is now available for workers under the Temporary COVID Disaster Payment

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victorian government circuit breaker business support package update
Louise Bullock
The Victorian Government provides details on how to apply for grants for eligible businesses.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victorian government circuit breaker business support package
Louise Bullock
The Victorian Government has announced further assistance for Victorian businesses.

Article // Government, Business Tax Advisory
Don’t miss out on the final phase of JobKeeper extension
Darren Lee, Steven Forgione
JobKeeper is entering its final phase. Check your business's eligibility today. Bentleys is here to help.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
How to overcome pandemic fatigue
Geoff Missen
Bentleys | Overcoming pandemic fatigue

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
Preparing for the new year
Tony Sacre
Bentleys | Welcoming the new year, 2021

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
The future of agribusiness
James Allen
Bentleys | Agribusiness - Investing in a prosperous new normal

Article // SME/Private Company, Business Advisory Solutions
Highlights of the 2020 Victorian State Budget
Fahmid Ahmed
Highlights of the Victorian State Budget delivered on Tuesday 24th of November 2020.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
How business planning can help cash flow
Jamie Bishop
COVID-19 | How business planning can help cash flow

Article // SME/Private Company, Finance
Why conducting financial analysis is important for business recovery
Evelyn Tan
With COVID-19 upending everyone’s 2020 plans, it’s more important than ever that businesses owners draw

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Protecting the future of not-for-profits
Kevin Cranfield
COVID-19 | Managing cash flow

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
7 stakeholder conversations for good cash flow
Kevin Cranfield
COVID-19 | Managing cash flow

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Pursuing sustainability
Ray Short
2020 Federal Budget | Significant infrastructure investment

Article // SME/Private Company, R&D Incentives and Innovation Advisors
Innovators rewarded
Mike Burfield, Alex Cheung
The Federal Budget brought good news for Australian innovators.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
The JobKeeper extension scheme starts today
Simon How
2020 - How to access the JobKeeper extension

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Understanding the 2020 recession
Tony Sacre
2020 - Is this a real or fake recession?

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
JobKeeper 2.1
Darren Lee, Dean Steer
COVID-19 and jobkeeper 2.1 extension

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
What is the new normal for retail property?
Michael Ruggiero
The future of retail property | Bentleys

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Preparing for a changing workplace
Heidi Mayhew-Sanders
COVID-19 and the future of recruitment and resourcing

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Adapting to the new normal in retail
Micheal Ruggiero
COVID-19 and the future of retail

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
19 August 2020 update to JobKeeper
Ross Prosper, Simon How
COVID-19 and jobkeeper update 19 August 2020

Resilience 2020
Tony Sacre
’Resilience‘ is usually defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. An inner toughness, with the key word being recover.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
A macro economic view of COVID-19
Tony Sacre
The macro economic impact of COVID-19

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Assistance for Victorian businesses
Mandy Findlow, James Hyett
The Premier of Victoria, has announced a state of emergency and further assistance for Victorian businesses.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
How we work
Heidi Mayhew-Sanders
COVID-19 and the future of work

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Adapting to the new normal in hospitality
Rick Basheer
COVID-19 and the future of hospitality

Article // Government, Business Advisory Solutions
Success story
Robin Allardice, Youssef Mohamad
Evolving to recover from COVID-19 - a success story

Article // Government, Business Advisory Solutions
Australian Government announces JobKeeper extension
Darren Lee, Simon How
What does business resilience look like post-COVID-19?

Article // Government, Business Advisory Solutions
Australian Government extends support for SMEs
Tim Lyford
What does business resilience look like post-COVID-19?

Article // Government, Business Advisory Solutions
A time for planning and innovation
Ray Short
Is your business prepared for the new financial year?

Article // Government, Business Mentoring Services
Looking after personal wellbeing during COVID-19
Kate Ford
Eight ways to look after your mental health during COVID-19

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Ways for your business to survive in a crisis
Tony Sacre, CEO, Bentleys Network
With the outbreak of COVID-19, and the subsequent setting and easing of restrictions, people all around the world have been forced to adapt.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
How to support your employees during COVID-19
Robin Allardice
Bentleys provides some suggestions on how to keep a positive mindset at work during COVID-19

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
Proactive crisis management
Stewart Douglas
There are some important superannuation measures that you should be aware of with the COVID-19 Government’s economic stimulus packages explained

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Light at the end of the tunnel
Tony Sacre
COVID-19: Preparing to return to work

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Be cyber safe during COVID-19
Michael Connory
COVID-19: Preparing to return to work

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
JobKeeper: grouping rules and other measures now introduced
Darren Lee, Simon How
JobKeeper, the new grouping rules and other measures announced

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Can we re-engage employees, with JobKeeper payments now in place?
Simon How, Sonia Mascolo, Nicholas Linke
Does the recently introduced JobKeeper allow us to re-engage employees who have been stood down?

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
What you need to know to access JobKeeper payments for your business
Simon How, Tim Lyford, Dean Steer, Darren Lee, Ross Prosper, James Hyett, Tomas Mackay
The Premier of Victoria, Mr Daniel Andrews, has announced a $500m COVID-19 support package for commercial and residential landlords and their tenants.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
Coronavirus tax summary update
Simon How , Tim Lyford , Darren Lee, Dean Steer, Ross Prosper, James Hyett, Michael Senchenko
A quick guide to the Federal and State Governments Coronavirus support measures for business owners.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
Victoria announces $500m COVID-19 support package for landlords and their tenants
James Hyett, Vicki Cremona
The Premier of Victoria, Mr Daniel Andrews, has announced a $500m COVID-19 support package for commercial and residential landlords and their tenants.

Article // COVID-19, External Audit Services
How COVID-19 is impacting financial reporting
David Francis
Now that we are starting to settle into the 'new normal', let's examine the impact COVID-19 has had on financial reporting (and associated audits).

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
COVID-19 small business insurance relief package
Tony Venning - Bentleys Insure
Suncorp, Allianz and QBE to provide co-ordinated relief measures to business insurance policyholders.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
At times of crisis, cash is king
James Allen
Bentleys provides quick links to help Australian businesses access COVID-19 bank support.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
COVID-19: Insights for commercial property owners
Simon How
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on tenants and property owners alike. Bentleys shares strategies for commercial property owners.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
The macro-economic impact of COVID-19
Tony Sacre
As economies rebound from COVID-19, and eventually they will, I encourage you to support the industries that have suffered most.

Article // COVID-19, Business Advisory Solutions
COVID-19: Maintaining cash flow
James Allen, Peta Grenfell
We want all businesses have the best opportunity to come out the other side of COVID-19 in good shape. Here, we provide cash flow tips.

Article // COVID-19, Strategic Advisory Solutions
Resources to help aged care providers through the COVID-19 crisis
Heath Shonhan, Peta Keir
Resources and information aged care providers can use right now.

Article // COVID-19, Strategic Advisory Solutions
Are you prepared for the COVID-19 business impact?
David Papa, Pete Madsen
It came out of nowhere. Do you have a business continuity plan to help manage the COVID-19 crisis?

Article // COVID-19, Financial Planning and Wealth Advisory Services
COVID-19: Banking and finance measures
Daniel Zadnik
As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, the banks and Government have made some key announcements.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
Economic survival package to support businesses and jobs in Victoria
James Hyett
Daniel Andrews announced a $1.7 billion economic survival and jobs package to support small and medium sized businesses, in response to COVID-19.

Article // COVID-19, Business Tax Advisory
The Australian Government announces a second set of stimulus measures
Dean Steer
The Australian Government announces its second round of stimulus measures, in response to COVID-19.

Article // COVID-19, Financial Planning and Wealth Advisory Services
Why this crash is unlike any we’ve seen before
Ben Cameron, Ashley Honeyman
This event bears very little resemblance to “normal” crashes. But there are glimmers of hope amidst the uncertainty.

Article // COVID-19, Financial Planning and Wealth Advisory Services
Stick with your investment strategy
Ben Cameron, Ashley Honeyman
In times of volatility, it’s wise to actively stick to your established investment strategy.

COVID-19 and insurance: implications for businesses
Tony Venning - Bentleys Insure
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to escalate around the world, as do the implications for business.Here

Safe harbour protection for directors: there’s never been a better time for your company to consider a safe harbour
Tracy Knight
There is no doubt that the economic fallout from coronavirus will touch every single Australian

Coronavirus COVID-19 WA Stimulus Package
Ross Prosper
The coronavirus will likely cause massive cashflow issues for many small businesses that would normally be viable.

New Zealand announces stimulus package as it faces recession
Nick den Heijer
Jacinda Ardern, prime minister, has announced a significant stimulus package for the people of New
Resources
Bentleys will expand upon these tools and resources over the coming days and weeks. Please visit again to access the latest resources, or contact your local Bentleys advisor for further information and guidance.
JobKeeper extension access guide
All the information you need to access the JobKeeper extension. Last updated 30 September 2020.

COVID-19 monthly tax update
A monthly report provided by the tax specialists of the Bentleys Network.

Business health quiz
Answer ten questions to help you gauge the health of your business.

Allinial Global resource centre
A suite of COVID-19 resources from other Allinial Global member firms, including descriptions of changes to tax law in other countries, providing more tools to respond to these challenging times.

An overview of Bentleys COVID-19 stimulus measures
A checklist of Australian stimulus packages to help you access your entitlement, provided by our Tax team on 26 April 2020.

Bentleys' preparedness for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Bentleys takes an informed approach to service continuity, which includes the potential effects of an outbreak such as COVID-19. While there is currently no direct impact to Bentleys’ services, we would like to provide some detail regarding our network’s preparedness should the situation change.