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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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WhatsApp tests in-app business directory that allows users to chat directly with businesses

Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has begun testing a new business directory that will allow users to search for, and interact directly with, small businesses.

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Small businesses in ‘survival’ mode as access to finance remains a pain point

Small and medium businesses are bearing the brunt of ongoing lockdowns and many are now in “wait, survive and see” mode, says Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.

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In2Food still looking for franchises, as document reveals $53 million is owed to creditors

Food wholesaler In2Food is advertising for new franchisees to join the business, as documents filed with the corporate regulator shows the business owes more than $53 million to creditors.

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LinkedIn’s seven Australian ‘Changemakers’ to lead conversations on diversity, mental health, and sustainability

Each will receive support from LinkedIn as they seek to define the future of work and bring communities together to give and get help.

How these 30 Australian business founders look after their own mental health

Being an entrepreneur can be isolating. Take notes from how these business owners manage their mental health and apply what works for you.

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Meet Reel.Reviews, the video testimonial startup that’s boosting website conversions for leading e-commerce players

Video testimonial startup Reel.Reviews is helping some of Australia's fastest growing e-commerce startups boost their site traffic and conversions after just three months of operations.

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Bronwyn Le Grice named Victorian Pearcey Award Entrepreneur of the Year

The prestigious award was presented to ANDHealth chief executive and managing director Bronwyn Le Grice during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday evening, as part of the Victorian Government Digital Innovation Festival program.

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Australia Post commits to delivering perishable goods again

Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a commitment by Australia Post to permanently reverse an earlier decision to stop delivering certain perishable goods around the country.

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Kikki.K collapses for the second time in two years, citing lockdowns as the cause

Administrators Liam Healey and Quentin Olde from Ankura will reportedly now seek a buyer for the business.

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Small businesses among the winners of this year’s Tasmanian budget

The Tasmanian government will fund a new small business incubation program in this year’s state budget, in a move welcomed by small business advocates.

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Adore Beauty, Linktree and Rome2Rio join growing list of businesses having ‘tools down days’ during lockdown

More Australian businesses are looking to give their entire teams days off to focus on their wellbeing during lockdowns.

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Draft legislation to outlaw unfair contracts and extend protections to more SMEs

More Australian businesses will be protected from unfair contract terms if draft legislation released for public consultation this week is approved by Parliament.

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