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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.

Master franchisor: How John O’Brien created $80 million pool cleaning franchise Poolwerx

John O’Brien describes himself as “one of the old men of Australian franchising”. The 57-year-old Brisbane local has managed franchise…

Why Richard Branson says your employees must be able to work from home

Not allowing your employees to work from home is “a mistake” that will have long-term consequences for your company, says Virgin founder…

Weight-loss company slams “Beach Body Ready” critics by calling them “fatties” and “terrorists”: How not to respond to customer feedback

Protein World has been criticised for its “beach body ready” ads (Photo: Zusterschap) A UK company that sells protein supplements to help it…

York Hotels and OHG Holdings collapses into receivership

A hospitality group that operates seven cafes in the Melbourne central business district and beach towns of Sorrento and Lorne is up for sal…

Shark Tank recap: Why Flybabee co-founder Emma Lovell parted with a third of her business for a chance to work with Janine Allis

When Emma Lovell pitched her business to the judges on Shark Tank she asked for $50,000 for 10% of Flybabee, a company that designs and manu…

Budget 2015: Why Joe Hockey suddenly has more cash to spend

Eloise Keating

Master franchisor: How John O’Brien created $80 million pool cleaning franchise Poolwerx

Why Richard Branson says your employees must be able to work from home

Weight-loss company slams “Beach Body Ready” critics by calling them “fatties” and “terrorists”: How not to respond to customer feedback

York Hotels and OHG Holdings collapses into receivership

Shark Tank recap: Why Flybabee co-founder Emma Lovell parted with a third of her business for a chance to work with Janine Allis

Budget 2015: Why Joe Hockey suddenly has more cash to spend

SBS reporter sacked for “despicable” Anzac Day tweets: Why you can fire an employee for social media use

Shark Tank judge Naomi Simson: The one way to keep the passion alive in your business

Shark Tank judge Naomi Simson: The one way to keep the passion alive in your business

130-year-old Melbourne flag manufacturer celebrates its historical ties with the Anzac centenary

ASX-listed digital media company Reeltime Media collapses after ASIC applies to wind up the business

One in four older Australians experience age discrimination at work: Study