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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Should small businesses let AI run their Meta ads?
It might be a good idea to carefully consider giving full control of your ads to the same platform who sells them to you...
Jun 5, 2025

Minimum wage increase 2025: Here’s what it means for small business
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.&nbs...
Jun 4, 2025

Slater and Gordon investigates Google over ad costs to small businesses
The firm said its investigation is likely to culminate in a class action to reimburse alleged overcharges.
Jun 2, 2025

New ransomware rules for businesses: Are you prepared for an attack?
New laws require ransomware payments to be reported. Here's what you need to know.
May 30, 2025

Tax debt is tougher for SMEs in 2025. Here’s what to do if you owe the ATO
Tax debt is harder to tackle in 2025, with the ATO changing its approach to payment plans and interest. Here’s what to d...
May 29, 2025

Google’s new Shop with AI will “disrupt everything”. Here’s what means for small business
"Agentic automation is going to disrupt everything in the next 24 months."
May 28, 2025

“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...
May 27, 2025

The Small Biz Fix episode 3: Thinking of business investment? Here are four things to do right now
Do you see investment in your business' future? Here are some things to do now
May 22, 2025

Why your Google Business Profile was suspended – and how to get it back
If your business profile was taken down, here's what to do.
May 21, 2025

“Rather bed-rot than be a money-making machine”: What’s inspiring Gen Zs to start businesses?
What's driving Gen Zs to entrepreneurship? We asked six of them.
May 19, 2025