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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.

Ultra Violette founders Bec Jefferd Ava Matthews

Meet the founders of Ultra Violette, a multimillion-dollar Aussie sunscreen label that’s found a cult following

Bec Jefferd and Ava Matthews used their experience in the beauty industry to create Ultra Violette, a new range of SPF products that look, and feel, much more like cosmetics than sunscreens.

Hichame-Assi-Envato-CEO

Envato co-founder Collis Ta’eed to hand over CEO role to Hichame Assi

Australian startup Envato has appointed Hichame Assi as chief executive, to take over from outgoing chief executive Collis Ta’eed.

Morrison-and-Frydenberg

The government’s $540 million Business Growth Fund has been established and will invest in high-growth SMEs from next year

The federal government and Australia's major banks have committed $540 million to the freshly minted Business Growth Fund, which will offer capital to high-potential SMEs and startups.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews

Melbourne restrictions changed: Hairdressers, photographers to return to work, with other industries to follow on November 1

Hairdressers across Melbourne will be able to reopen and outdoor photographers will be able to resume work, under changes to coronavirus restrictions announced by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

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Subscriptions for physical goods will quadruple by 2025, and eclipse digital: Report

The physical goods subscriptions market is set to quadruple in size over the next five years, and eclipse digital subscriptions in two.

The Seltzer Store Christian Howard Alex Howard

Meet the founders of The Seltzer Store, a homegrown e-commerce platform taking advantage of a global alcohol trend

Hard seltzers are taking off in Australia, and New South Wales entrepreneurs Christian and Alex Howard are making the most of the opportunity.

Business-insolvencies

Business insolvencies rose by 11% in September amid some improvement in payment times

The number of Australian companies falling into administration rose in September, in the first increase in insolvency numbers since June.

outdoor dining

NSW eases restrictions for hospitality venues and music performances

Cafes, restaurants and pubs in New South Wales will soon be able to welcome more patrons to their venues as the state government eases coronavirus restrictions.

Sabina Vitacca Meditate Now

How this free mentoring program is helping Victorian small business owners redo business plans and get a new perspective

More than 1,300 business owners have applied for the Victorian government's free small business mentoring program, with more than 200 already matched with mentors.

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ATO warns business owners about new JobKeeper scam

The Australian Taxation Office has warned business owners about a new JobKeeper email scam doing the rounds.

Daniel-Andrews retailers victoria to make rats

Regional Victorian businesses face $10,000 fines for not checking if customers are from Melbourne

Businesses in regional Victoria now face a fine of close to $10,000 if they do not adequately check customers are not from Melbourne.

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Christmas delivery dates revealed for shoppers and small businesses

Australia Post has released the key Christmas delivery dates that consumers and small businesses need to know for 2020.

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