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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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Four-year gap in ATO small business fraud risk assessments exposed in Auditor-General report

The small business line of the ATO did not complete an external fraud assessment between 2019 and 2023, an ANAO report has revealed.

Will you SME my Valentine? Judo Bank posts love letter to small business clients

Love is all around. Just check the pages of Australia's august newspapers, as Judo Bank shares its Valentine's Day wishes to small business customers.

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“Completely unproven”: Employment Hero co-founder blasts US competitor Rippling as it opens Sydney office

Employment Hero co-founder Ben Thompson has returned fire at workplace management competitor Rippling, after Employment Hero was the target of bruising commentary from Rippling founder Parker Conrad.

150 ATO officials investigated in massive TikTok GST fraud crackdown

At least 150 ATO officials have been investigated as part of a massive GST fraud crackdown, resulting in criminal proceedings and employment terminations, according to a bombshell report from the Auditor-General.

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Australian label Dion Lee an unlikely Super Bowl winner after Taylor Swift cameo

Taylor Swift attended Super Bowl LVIII while wearing a top from Australian fashion label Dion Lee, highlighting the brand in one of the most-watched events of the year.

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Afterpay: No changes to Australian brand after reported US shake-up

Afterpay says it has no plans to shake up its Australian brand, despite reports its American operation will be merged with peer-to-peer payments platform Cash App, and payment experts flagging significant regulatory changes at home in 2024.

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GST fraudster imprisoned after attempted $15 million construction scheme

A construction developer has been sentenced to ten years behind bars for attempting tax fraud valued at $15 million, in what the Australian Taxation Office calls the end to one of its longest fraud investigations.

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By the numbers: Australian trade with China

As businesses at home and abroad are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year, here are some notable facts and figures regarding Australia's relationship with major trading partner China.

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“Premium” branding helping small Australian producers stand out in China

There is no "magic" formula to cracking the Chinese export market, but Australian brands still stand to benefit by positioning their goods as "premium" quality, says a recent exhibitor at China's largest international export conference.

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Explainer: What the “right to disconnect” means for businesses and workers

Australian workplaces and employees are only a few steps away from a legal "right to disconnect", allowing workers to mute their phones and shut off their laptops outside of working hours.

“It was ridiculous”: How Jessica Ruhfus turned a $10,000 domain name battle into a $7 victory

What does it take defeat a domain name squatter seeking $10,000 for a URL? According to entrepreneur Jessica Ruhfus, founder of Collabosaurus and No.2 Co, the answer is simple: $7, the help of Australia's domain name authority, and a little bit of know-how.

Stake, Airwallex emerge as Australian leaders in the Formula 1 sponsorship race

Melbourne-founded cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake.com is now naming sponsor for the storied Sauber outfit, which will go by Stake F1 Team through the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

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