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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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Australian-founded startup Fast will cease operations, just a year after raising $131 million

Fast has announced it will cease operations, ending a one-touch payment system which once hoped to challenge Amazon for global e-commerce supremacy.

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Gen Z consumers are willing to pay more for products matching their “purpose”, according to a new CommBank report

The new CommBank report states 53% of surveyed consumers are willing to pay more than usual for goods and services that come from "purpose-led" businesses.

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“Pro-business, pro-employer”: Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor is in industry’s corner ahead of the election

After running through Labor's broad plan at the National Press Club, Chalmers said a Labor government would focus on "boosting the resilience of small business".

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By the numbers: Australia Post’s 2022 online shopping report

Australia Post released its 2022 Inside Australian Online Shopping report on Tuesday, showcasing how the e-commerce sector grew in 2021, and highlighting the trends businesses should look out for in the months to come.

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Labor pledges to cut invoicing delays, minimise merchant fees, and slash red tape in its small business election platform

Labor has made its election pitch to the small business community, promising to cap invoice payment times at 30 days, champion lower merchant service fees, standardise disaster support, and slash red tape at tax time.

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Local business celebrates the new interim Australia-India free trade agreement

The interim Australia-India free trade agreement promises to slash tariffs and ease labour mobility, sparking optimism from business groups.

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CPA welcomes Labor scrapping trust fund tax reform, financial advice deductions

Labor's decision to drop major tax reforms affords local SMEs some "breathing space", according to CPA Australia.

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‘Drinking better’: Why Dan Murphy’s launched a bar dedicated to booze-free beverages

ZERO%, nestled in Hampton, Melbourne, opened its doors Tuesday, offering patrons a full bar experience without the hangover.

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Explainer: What are the new 20% tax deductions on tech and digital skills training, and how do they work?

Tech upgrades and digital skills emerged as key points of the 2022-2023 federal budget, thanks to two new tax deductions proposed by the Morrison government.

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Budget 2022: Small business groups respond favourably to tax and skills updates, but the “devil is in the detail”

Australia's small business community has expressed early support for some measures introduced by the 2022-2023 federal budget, without declaring it a cure-all for challenges facing the sector.

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Budget 2022: Australian SMEs granted 20% “bonus” tax deductions on tech upgrades and digital skills training

Australian businesses spending on digital skills and equipment will receive $1.6 billion in tax relief under a plan coming into effect tonight.

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Ten things small businesses need to know about the 2022 federal budget

These are the ten things small businesses need to know about the 2022 federal budget.

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