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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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Small businesses asked to help review Small Business Ombudsman’s work

Small businesses are being encouraged to contribute to an independent review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

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Legal roundtable: How will defining sexual harassment as ‘serious misconduct’ affect SMEs?

What does the federal government's response to the Respect@Work report mean for small business employers? There's two key changes to know about.

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ATO to resume penalties for tax debts, as small business independent review service made permanent

The ATO will resume issuing penalties and taking compliance actions against businesses that have outstanding debts or lodgement obligations, after pausing this activity during the pandemic.

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Vic government rolls out $50,000 grants for SMEs to adopt or develop innovative tech

Victorian businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding from the state government to put towards innovative tech projects.

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Federal Court ruling against ATO could open door to more JobKeeper claims

A decision by the full bench of the Federal Court could open the gates for more businesses to retrospectively gain access to coronavirus stimulus payments, including JobKeeper wage subsidies, according to one tax professional.

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Director ID numbers are coming: SMEs need to apply by end of 2022

The director ID system is part of the federal government’s efforts to stamp out illegal phoenix activity.

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My biggest mistake: Jane Lu, founder of Showpo

How do you know when inspiration has turned into distraction, and what should you do about it?

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Tasmania to go to the polls in May

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has called an election for May 1, in what will be the first time he has faced the voters.

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The end of JobKeeper: Small businesses urged to seek professional advice and mental health support

Small businesses are being urged to seek professional advice and make use of mental health resources as the JobKeeper wage subsidy program enters its final days.

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Victorian businesses to get $20,000 wage subsidies if they hire women and workers in key priority groups

The $250 million Jobs Victoria Fund will form part of the state government’s broader $619.4 million Jobs Victoria program, and is designed to both support businesses as they recover from the pandemic and help more Victorians secure work.

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Skincare brand Alpha-H is teaming up with Adore Beauty and others to offer paid work placements for women re-entering the workforce

Alpha-H is helping more women re-enter the workforce through its Encoreship program, which offers paid, full-time work placements across participating businesses.

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Successful ACCC appeal “extends the reach” of statutory unconscionable conduct provisions for small businesses

Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has said the ruling should reassure small businesses that protections are available from unconscionable conduct.

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