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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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My best budget: Jon Burrell, CEO of Tentworld

This week SmartCompany is speaking to key members of the SME and startup communities to find out what they want to see in next week’s budget.

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Budget 2022: Major PAYG overhaul in $800 million small business package

Millions of small businesses could benefit from a major overhaul to the way Pay-As-You-Go tax instalments are calculated, as part of an $800 million small business and sole trader package to be included in next week's federal budget.

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Major parties urged to make digital a priority, as Aussie small businesses fall behind

Australian small businesses are significantly less likely to be earning revenue online or offering digital payment options, compared to their Asia-Pacific counterparts, according to research from CPA Australia.

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SA election: What’s in it for SMEs and startups?

As South Australians head to the polls tomorrow, here's a quick look at what the two major parties have promised the business community.

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Budget 2022: Frydenberg confirms “targeted” relief to help with cost-of-living pressures

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed this year’s federal budget will include “temporary targeted measures” to help Australian families combat rapidly rising costs of living.

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Australia Post is looking for Local Business Heroes to share in $285,000 in prizes

Australia Post is looking for 57 small businesses to be part of its 2022 Local Business Heroes program.

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Jane Martino joins Shonda Rhimes and Pat McGrath in new Barbie collection of “inspiring” founders

Martino has been included alongside powerhouse TV creator Shonda Rhimes, Chinese fashion designer Lan Yu, Global Digital Women founder Tijen Onaran and makeup entrepreneur Pat McGrath.

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SMEs more resilient and better prepared post pandemic: MYOB

Australian SMEs are emerging from the COVID pandemic with greater stores of resilience and are better equipped to deal with future disruptions, according to new research from MYOB this week.

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Government urged to invest in small business digital skills in next month’s budget

CPA Australia is calling on the government to follow Singapore's lead and provide “significant funding” in next month's budget to help more SMEs go digital.

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From The Oodie to COVID-19 self-testing kits: Six finalists in running to be EY Entrepreneur of the Year

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year will go on to compete on the global stage in June.

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Rhian Allen’s The Healthy Mummy acquired for $17 million

Sydney entrepreneur Rhian Allen founded her business in her kitchen 12 years ago. This week she sold it for $17 million.

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Shane Delia’s Providoor has served up $74 million for its restaurant partners. Now it’s Brisbane’s turn

Premium food delivery platform Providoor has delivered more than 850,000 meals to date, and that's set to accelerate as founder Shane Delia and his team enter Queensland.

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