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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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Former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella set to join Fair Work Commission

Former Liberal politician Sophie Mirabella has reportedly been selected to fill one of a number of vacancies on the Fair Work Commission.

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Woolworths and PFD propose enforceable charter in bid to get ACCC tick of approval

Woolworths and PFD Food Services have proposed a series of undertakings to the competition watchdog in order to secure clearance for a deal that would see Woolworths take a majority stake in PFD.

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Peter Strong urges Senate crossbenchers to support IR reform and not let “politics get in the way”

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia is urging the Senate crossbench to support the government's reforms next week.

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My biggest mistake: Vince Lebon, founder of Rollie Nation

As a leader, you can’t assume those working for you know what you’re thinking, or the direction you want your business to go in. How can you get your business back to its original culture after a lack of clear brand guidelines leads to unwanted change as it grows?

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New SME loans scheme a missed opportunity

The federal government had an opportunity to develop a post-JobKeeper support package that would genuinely help SMEs, but this week's announcement wasn't that.

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Bruce Billson’s plan to ‘energise enterprise’ as Small Business Ombudsman

Bruce Billson says he still has a passion for "energising enterprise", as he plans to elevate the profile of SMEs across the Commonwealth.

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Five years on: Kate Carnell shares her proudest achievement as Small Business Ombudsman

Kate Carnell will this week finish her five-year term as Australia's first Small Business Ombudsman. She shared her highlights of the job, and the priorities for her successor.

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Why I’m joining Kirstin Ferguson in supporting with cash, not just words, this IWD

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, we have an opportunity to think about our own purchasing decisions.

SmartCompany Plus is your new essential toolkit for running your business

We've launched SmartCompany Plus, a subscriber-only hub of expert guides, tools and templates, book extracts, interviews and company profiles.

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More than 100 IGA supermarkets to offer delivery via DoorDash

More than 100 IGA supermarkets are now offering their customers home delivery via DoorDash — within as little as 45 minutes.

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Woolies, AstraZeneca named by WGEA as workplace gender equality leaders

Woolworths and AstraZenica have been named among 17 organisations leading the way for workplace gender equality in Australia.

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Bruce Billson to replace Kate Carnell as Small Business Ombudsman

Former small business minister Bruce Billson will reportedly replace Kate Carnell as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman next month.

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