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.
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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.
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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.
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Labor plan to legislate penalty rates sparks backlash from business groups

What would the move mean for businesses? Advocates have weighed in.
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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...
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Coalition promises small-business tax offsets, ‘tech booster’

The Coalition has unveiled a new small-biz plan -- but does it go far enough?
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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...
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SME loan demand hits financial-year low amid economic uncertainty

Smaller businesses are holding back amid rising costs and tax uncertainty.
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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?
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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.