SmartCompany Editor

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.

Chryssie Swarbrick

A Q&A with SmartCompany’s new columnist: Frankly Speaking’s Chryssie Swarbrick

SmartCompany is collaborating with Melbourne small business owner Chryssie Swarbrick to take readers behind the scenes as she launches her new cafe, Two Franks.

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Sidekicker cements long-term Seek partnership with $20 million raise

Sidekicker has forged a partnership with Seek since the recruitment giant came on board as its sole investor in 2015.

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Government sets 20% procurement target to give SMEs “a better deal”

The Albanese government says it will ensure small and medium businesses are awarded a greater share of Commonwealth contracts, as part of its commitment to creating “a better deal for small business”.

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Business name fees and tax deduction rate for car expenses changing on July 1

Australians seeking to register a name for a company or business, or renew the name of their business, will face slightly higher fees from July 1.

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ACCC takes Ultra Tune back to court over allegations it breached franchising orders

Car repair business Ultra Tune has again found itself facing legal action from Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog in relation to its dealings with franchisees.

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Cant, Pym and Bowler among fintech leaders recognised in 2022 Finnie Awards

Reinventure co-founder and partner Simon Cant has become the first individual to be inducted into Australia’s fintech hall of fame.

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Australia Post unveils 57 Local Business Heroes with “unique” connection to their communities

A family business that makes nature-themed patches, stickers and clothing to raise awareness of Tasmania’s wilderness is set to gain access to new markets and expert advice after being named one of Australia’s ‘local business heroes’.

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July 1 legal changes your business needs to know about

From an increase in the national minimum wage to a change in the monthly superannuation threshold, the start of financial year 2022-23 will bring with it a raft of legislative changes that affect SMEs.

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“The next meditation”: Unyoked takes its off-grid cabins into New Zealand and Tasmania

Australian nature company Unyoked has launched its first sites in New Zealand as it continues its mission to help more people immerse themselves in the outdoors.

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Ethical chocolate brand Hey Tiger roars back to life under new ownership

Ethical chocolate maker Hey Tiger is making a comeback under new owners, 12 months after founder Cyan Ta'eed closed the business.

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Qld small business commissioner launches hardship appeal with GIVIT to help business owners “get back on track”

Queensland small businesses experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 and recent flooding can now register for help via an appeal launched by the state’s small business commissioner and not-for-profit platform GIVIT.

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Why The Healthy Mummy has one third of its staff looking after its dynamic online community

The Healthy Mummy founder Rhian Allen explains how the brand's success has been in large part due to its vibrant, highly engaged social media community.

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