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Eloise Keating is the news editor of SmartCompany and Inc Australia. Prior to joining SmartCompany, Eloise was news editor at Books+Publishing, the trade press for the Australian book industry. Eloise has degrees in media and communications, marketing and business management, and political science. You can follow her on Twitter at @ellykeating.

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Dominique Lamb appointed next Queensland Small Business Commissioner

The former CEO of the National Retailers Association, Dominique Lamb, will next week start a new role as the next Small Business Commissioner in Queensland.

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Director IDs: Tax boss gives directors 14 more days to apply to avoid penalties

The ATO has confirmed that it won't throw the book at directors if they sign up for the new Director ID scheme by December 14.

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Five unexpected Black Friday deals you may have missed

Here's a quick look at five weird and wonderful approaches to Black Friday from Australian brands.

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Australia Post brings forward Christmas cut-off dates for WA and NT due to floods and rail disruption

Small businesses on the east coast are advising customers to get their orders in if they want to send Christmas gifts to friends and family in Western Australia.

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Bob Iger is back as Disney’s CEO: Here are six ways to lead like Bob, in his own words

Bob Iger is back as the CEO of Walt Disney Co, less than 12 months after he left. Here are six ways to lead, in Bob's own words.

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Smart50 winners revealed: Travel brand July crowned fastest-growing SME in Australia

Fast-growing Luggage startup July has taken out the first place in the 2022 Smart50 Awards, presented in Melbourne on November 16.

Budget 2022: ATO resources beefed up to tackle shadow economy and tax avoidance

The ATO will see funding for its Tax Avoidance Taskforce increased by approximately $200 million per year over four years, effective July 1, 2022.

Budget 2022: Depreciation of intangible assets scrapped to save $550 million

The federal government has decided not to proceed with a previous Coalition policy that would have allowed business operators to self-assess intangible depreciating assets, such as patents, registered designs, copyrights and in-house software.

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Budget 2022: Is there room for small businesses in Jim Chalmers’ vision for a “better future”?

When Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the Albanese government’s first budget tonight, he will mention the words “small business” only once.

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Country Road unveils $1.5 million fund to back startups and innovators driving climate action

The Country Road Climate Fund will back early-stage and more established products and projects, with $1.5 million in grants over three years.

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Why the founders of Who Gives A Crap want you to have a Good Time in the bathroom

After more than two years of development, the founders of Who Gives a Crap launched the Good Time range of shampoo, conditioner and body bars last month.

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Small Business Minister: Optus must “do everything” it can to support affected businesses

Small Business Minister Julie Collins says the government “expects Optus to do everything to support affected customers, including small businesses” in the wake of the massive cyberattack on the telco.

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