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Non-compete clauses may be banned by 2027 – here’s what small businesses should do now

Here’s what small businesses should know and do to prepare for the changes.
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ABS finds steady growth in spending in Australian retail sector

Online food sales rose by 4.5 per cent, while online non-food sales fell by 1.1 per cent.
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Improving inflation and consumer sentiment offering a boost to small-business health

The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse shows the first growth since 2022, with cautious optimism rising amid easing inflation a...

Q&A: How Estetika is reimagining the cosmetic bag

How Estetika’s luxury vegan cosmetic bags went from a Mother’s Day idea to international shelves and global acclaim.
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SMEs expect half-year revenue growth amid continuing challenges

SME confidence is rising, with 59 per cent expecting revenue growth, but sector and state-level concerns remain, says Sc...
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Why Australian Standards matter for every business – big or small

“The last thing you want is to be known as someone importing or selling dodgy products,” says Russell.
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“This trend boomed with Kylie Jenner”: What it’s like to run a small cosmetics clinic, according to BeautyFULL

The cosmetics industry is both glamorous and controversial, depending on who you talk to. But what’s it like to ow...
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Five lesser-known ways to keep biz energy bills down

Here are some overlooked ways to take control of those bills.
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How I built two premium beauty brands with purpose, precision and profit

While they serve different purposes, both businesses are united by one philosophy: Elevate the standard.
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Seedlab reveals 11 FMCG startups chosen for incubator program

The next phase of the program will see the selected brands present their products directly to buyers and category manage...