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“Just so obvious”: Small business owners call for JobKeeper to be reinstated during snap lockdowns

As Victoria's snap lockdown looks likely to drag on, small business owners are calling for JobKeeper (or something like it) to be reinstated.

Hemp-based skincare brand Hey Bud bags $2 million to fuel bricks-and-mortar growth

Aussie hemp-based skincare brand Hey Bud has raised $2 million in funding as its trio of founders gear up for their next phase of growth.

Tenacious Ventures has a fresh $35 million to invest in Aussie agritech startups with global potential

Agriculture and food tech VC firm Tenacious Ventures has $35 million to invest in Aussie agtech entrepreneurs making an impact on a global scale.

Travel startup Travello raises $6.5 million to fuel COVID-19 rebound

Travello has secured $6.5 million, following a shift in focus that has positioned the travel business for strong post-pandemic growth.

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Government action and breaking legal barriers key to making patent system more accessible to SMEs, report finds

Australian SMEs are put off from the patents system because of a lack of information and fear of steep litigation costs, a report has found.

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Are snap lockdowns the best way to manage COVID-19 outbreaks, and what can state and federal governments do differently?

With snap lockdowns seemingly part of the small business landscape, do we need federal government support, or a new approach altogether?

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HR tech startup Pyn raises $10.4 million as Silicon Valley’s Andreessen Horowitz comes to Sydney

Aussie HR tech startup Pyn has raised $10.4 million in funding, led by ultra high-profile Silicon Valley VC firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Aussie electric vehicle tech company to list on the NASDAQ, with a $1.5 billion valuation

Tritium will list on the NASDAQ through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a deal valuing the Aussie business at $1.55 billion.

Community, connection, and the secret sauce: The women making small businesses work in regional and rural Australia

For women entrepreneurs in regional Australia, connection — with their local communities and with each other — has never been more important.

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Linktree and Square launch $321,000 Passion Fund to help entrepreneurs and activists supercharge their side hustles

Linktree is backing entrepreneurs, artists and activists with a US$250,000 Passion Fund to help people turn big dreams into a reality.

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