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David Adams is a senior business journalist at SmartCompany. He is interested in the challenges and opportunities facing Australian businesses, along with the influences of technology, culture, and a changing climate. Before SmartCompany, David served as a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can find him on Twitter at @DavidAdams_AU.

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Small business wages are outpacing national average as SMEs face rising cost pressures, report says

Wages paid by Australian small businesses grew 4.1% in April 2022 compared to April 2021, accounting software provider Xero says.

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One in 10 workers changed jobs in the year to February, ABS says, giving credence to ‘Great Resignation’ claims

Some 1.3 million people changed jobs in the year to February 2022, the ABS says, suggesting many took part in the 'Great Migration'.

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Ombudsman names and shames electric ‘undergarment’ training company 20Volts for refusing to engage in mediation

The ombudsman accused 20Volts, which offers electro muscular stimulation training, of failing to engage with alternative dispute resolution processes brought forward by an unnamed small business.

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National Geographic stores are coming to Australia, promising new adventure apparel in a crowded domestic market

National Geographic stores are planned for Australia and New Zealand, but retail experts say the "iconic" brand will face stiff competition.

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“Business as usual”: ABCC reminds builders and workers its powers are still in place despite Labor’s win

The Australian Building and Construction Commission has reminded builders and unions alike that its powers are still in place, days after Labor carried a pledge to abolish the watchdog to a federal election victory.

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Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power

Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.

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What small businesses and startups can expect from the new Labor government

Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and senior Labor MPs have outlined the party's economic vision.

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“Great result”: Australian tech sector welcomes Labor victory and its pledge to boost workforce to 1.2 million

Technology industry leaders have welcomed Labor's plan to invest $1 billion in critical technologies and expand the digital workforce.

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COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees

The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.

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“Backlog” of business insolvencies will only increase in months ahead, Creditorwatch says

Extremely low insolvency rates through the COVID-19 pandemic mean there is now a "backlog", Creditorwatch CEO Patrick Coghlan says.

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Construction leader Metricon plays down solvency concerns amid reported meetings with Victorian government

Housing giant Metricon has denied experiencing solvency issues, amid media reports that company leaders are meeting with creditors.

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Construction industry “culture” is keeping small businesses from stepping forward with complaints: Victorian Small Business Commission

Construction sector complaints are underrepresented as a share of calls for assistance, the Victorian small business commissioner says.

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