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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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Legislation passed to make COVID-19 support payments for businesses tax-free

Small businesses will not be required to pay tax on COVID-19 business support payments provided by the federal government, after both houses of parliament passed new legislation this week.

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Advertising industry tackles AstraZeneca hesitancy with ‘A to Z’ social media campaign

High profile members of the Australian advertising industry have teamed up to urge more Australians to get vaccinated by launching a creative campaign to counter concerns about the risks associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

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Intrepid Travel to make vaccines mandatory for staff and travellers, but not yet in Australia

Australian-founded travel company Intrepid Travel will require all of its tour guides and the travellers that take part in its tours to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from September.

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It’s never been more important to shop small. The future of our communities depends on it

We must all do more to support small businesses during lockdowns in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. The future of our communities depends on it.

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‘Being open is a weapon’: How Peter Strong changed the game for small business in Australia

When Peter Strong reflects on his time as chief executive of COSBOA, he tells a story of changing attitudes, of a relentless drive to represent people, and of the power of honesty.

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COSBOA’s Peter Strong to retire; Alexi Boyd appointed CEO

Small business advocate Peter Strong has announced his retirement as chief executive of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) after 11 years.

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SMEs have less than one week to switch from the ATO’s business portal to online services

SMEs now have less than one week to make the switch from using the ATO's business portal to the new online services for business platform.

Set up for success: The morning routines of 14 Australian entrepreneurs

A great start to the day can set you up for success, but life is often messier than we would like it to be. These 14 entrepreneurs opened up about their (realistic) routines.

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Sustainability in focus as Coles ditches Little Shop plastic collectibles for good

A move by Coles to ditch plastic collectables as part of its broader efforts to improve its environmental credentials shows how sustainability is fast becoming the new frontier for Australian retailers.

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Plastic Free July an opportunity for brands to keep sustainability conversation going

Sustainable household and beauty brands are using Plastic Free July as an opportunity to spark new conversations with their customers about reducing their use of single-use plastics.

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Six pearls of wisdom from Holly Ransom’s new book, The Leading Edge

Holly Ransom's new book The Leading Edge includes insights and lessons from some of the world's most prominent leaders. Here are six key takeaways.

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How Sadhana Smiles mastered the system, and made it work for her

Smiles discusses hiring, firing, motivating employees, and how businesses can make a meaningful change on the diversity and inclusion front.

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