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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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Victorian small businesses are now eligible for help with energy bills

Energy retailers will be compelled to help Victorian small businesses that are unable to pay their energy bills during the pandemic.

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Westfield locks Noni B, Strandbags out of stores as rent disputes escalate

Westfield has locked out hundreds of retailers from their stores, as rent negotiations between retail landlords and tenants escalate.

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Why this Melbourne eatery will be staying takeaway-only, even after restrictions are eased

Babajan Eatery owner Kirsty Chiaplias says her Melbourne business will never go back to offering a dine-in service again.

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With a fully remote team, and growing sales, e-commerce retailer MTB Direct launches in New Zealand

Fast-growing Australian retailer MTB Direct has expanded into New Zealand, spurred on by growing consumer demand for mountain bikes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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G-Star Raw: 57 stores closed and 200 jobs lost as no buyer found for collapsed chain

Denim fashion chain G-Star Raw has closed 57 stores, and 200 jobs have been lost, after no buyer was found for the collapsed retailer.

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Ninety women business owners win scholarships to new mentorship program, including Mount Vic and Me founder Kara Cooper

Ninety Australian women business owners will have access to a new mentorship program, including Mount Vic and Me founder Kara Cooper.

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Finance professionals most concerned about commuting to work and colleagues not following safety rules: Survey

Australian professionals are increasingly concerned about commuting to work, as some workplaces contemplate making the switch back from entire teams working from home.

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Victorian government urged to add Melbourne personal trainers and fitness professionals to ‘permitted workers’ list

The Victorian government is being urged to allow Melbourne small business owners in the fitness industry to access their studios so they can create digital content for clients and members.

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BigCommerce impresses in stock market debut, but its founders had to overcome fear in the early days

Homegrown tech success story BigCommerce has shined on its debut on the NASDAQ, but six years ago, co-founder Mitch Harris shared insights into how the founders overcame a fear of raising capital.

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JobKeeper eligibility eased for businesses, as government pledges $15.6 billion more for wage subsidies

More Australian businesses will keep receiving JobKeeper wage subsidies from September, with the federal government easing the eligibility criteria for both businesses and employees.

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“It was never about the shoes”: How Rollie Nation founder Vince Lebon created a global brand

Melbourne entrepreneur Vince Lebon has grown Rollie Nation from a market stall in South Melbourne to a global shoe brand with a cult following. Here's what he learnt along the way.

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From a Gumtree ad to a 400% uptick in sales: How these four childhood friends are helping Australians add standing desks to their home offices

UpDown Desks Australia, an online-only manufacturer and retailer of standing desks, has seen its sales grow by 400% since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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