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...
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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...
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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.

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.
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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...
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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."
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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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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
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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.
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“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.