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.

Dymocks Melbourne

Dymocks bookshop owner urges Vic government to end in-store vaccine checks after alleged assault

The incident on the escalator was one of three that happened on the one day and has led the store to now pay for specifically trained security staff.

Kate Carnell

Kate Carnell joins Family Business Australia as patron

Former small business obmudsman Kate Carnell will champion family-owned business in her new role as patron of Family Business Australia.

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Thousands of small businesses say Australia Post is “penalising” them for using eco-friendly packaging

More than 4500 people have now signed an online petition calling for Australia Post to reverse changes that have made it more expensive for customers to send parcels in their own packaging.

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Jo Mercer launches Matilda Life with a bold vision for Australian-made products

Matilda Life is “100% committed” to manufacturing all its products in Australia and co-founder Jo Mercer says it’s a commitment that won’t waiver.

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Tim Duggan’s ‘Cult Status’ named best small business book

Tim Duggan's book has been described as "a perfect reference book and guiding manual" for founders and entrepreneurs.

Linktree

Linktree adds Shopify storefronts as global users hit 18 million

Linktree co-founder and chief executive Alex Zaccaria says more partnerships with e-commerce providers are on the way.

Big Red Group David Anderson

Big Red Group eyes further acquisitions after scooping up travel brands

It took more than 12 months to complete the deal, and now the Big Red Group team are on the lookout for more acquisitions.

ScotPac Jon Sutton

ScotPac to waive first three months of interest on loans to help SMEs ‘bounce back’

SME lender ScotPac will completely waive the first three months’ of interest on loans to small businesses offered through a new dedicated working capital fund that is launching today.

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Free mental health coaching is now available for all small businesses in NSW

Small business owners in New South Wales can now access free mental health coaching to help them navigate the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mustard Made Jess Stern Becca Stern

How Mustard Made took its vibrant, retro lockers to the US

The fast-growing wholesale and retail business sells its vibrant lockers as storage solutions direct to customers, as well as via 120 stockists.

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How Mustard Made’s founders created a multimillion-dollar business while working on opposite sides of the world

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven beyond doubt that business can be done, and done well, from anywhere. But for some businesses, like Mustard Made, working remotely to one another has always been the norm.

Jessica Sepel and Dean Steingold

Three trends from this year’s record-breaking Young Rich List

A growing number of Australian entrepreneurs are finding success in the health, fitness and wellness arenas.

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