Mia Lockett
Mia Lockett is the Editor of Inside Small Business, covering compelling small-business stories, expert insights, and the latest industry news. Based in Sydney, she is always on the lookout for unique business journeys, challenges, and behind-the-scenes strategies. If you have a story to share, contact her at [email protected].
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Election 2025: How the major parties have promised to cut your costs
Here’s how the major parties plan to reduce operating costs for small businesses ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
Apr 30, 2025

Election 2025: All the tax changes major parties are promising small businesses
Here are the tax changes that major parties have promised you this election.
Apr 28, 2025

Election 2025: How major parties plan to cut red tape for small businesses
We break down the election promises major parties have made to cut red tape.
Apr 28, 2025

Labor plan to legislate penalty rates sparks backlash from business groups
What would the move mean for businesses? Advocates have weighed in.
Apr 24, 2025

The Small Biz Fix episode 2: How to talk about money in a sales conversation (without the awkwardness)
Struggling to talk prices with customers? Here are some ways to make it less awkward from Episode 2 of The Small Biz Fix...
Apr 22, 2025

Coalition promises small-business tax offsets, ‘tech booster’
The Coalition has unveiled a new small-biz plan -- but does it go far enough?
Apr 22, 2025

Labor and Coalition unveil competing tax relief plans for small-business earners
Australia’s major parties pitch rival tax changes, with deductions and offsets aimed at easing small-business cost press...
Apr 15, 2025

SME loan demand hits financial-year low amid economic uncertainty
Smaller businesses are holding back amid rising costs and tax uncertainty.
Apr 14, 2025

Election 2025: How cost-of-living is shaping the small-business vote
SMEs want energy costs and business support this year -- but can politicians deliver?
Apr 10, 2025

What types of businesses are failing in 2025 – and what’s to blame?
Economic pressures are exposing poor cashflow management and strategy, while firms with unsecured debt are most at risk.
Apr 8, 2025