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First 5000 is a new business development alliance for Australia's most significant mid-size companies. It's a vehicle to connect and network with local and international big business as well as policy makers, and of course each other.

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Cost of Red Tape Online Consultation launched

16 May 2012 - 9:30am
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Helen Hull
Cost of Red Tape Online Consultation launched



Australian businesses would benefit from the reduction of unnecessary regulation and red tape. It is seen as a significant strain on our national productivity and a significant barrier to job and wealth creation.

To identify avoidable red tape and unnecessary regulation, public policy think-tank Global Access Partners (GAP) in conjunction with the First 5000 business network, is hosting the Cost of Red Tape online consultation on Open Forum at openforum.com.au/redtape.

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Regulating the 21st century

16 May 2012 - 10:00am
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Patrick Callioni



Modern society cannot exist without an effective regulatory framework. Patrick Callioni looks at how the reduction of some red tape could enhance business productivity and competitiveness in Australia.

The hallmark of success in a globalised economy, especially in a troubled economy, remains competitiveness.

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Forms, forms and more forms

16 May 2012 - 10:00am
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Leighton Jenkins



The World Bank Group ranks Australia the second easiest country in the world in which to start up a new business. Leighton Jenkins believes we could make it even simpler.

In June 2011 the World Bank published an economic ranking table for countries based on how easy it is to do business there.

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Finding ways to cut red tape

16 May 2012 - 10:00am
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Sen. Arthur Sinod...



You can't run a business in Australia without some level of red tape, but when does paperwork become an unnecessary burden?

Senator Arthur Sinodinos calls for contributions to Global Access Partners' online consultation on the Cost of Red Tape.

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Essential employee performance management practices

9 May 2012 - 11:00am
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Sean Conrad



Goal management, regular feedback and employee development are key to creating a good workforce. Sean Conrad shares his ideas on how to make the most of these employee performance management practices.

Since your staff are your most strategic resource, and your only sustainable competitive advantage, it makes sense to invest in HR practices that help maximise employee performance.

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Mid sized businesses should look at budget positives

9 May 2012 - 10:00am
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Helen Hull



First 5000 members should look at how they can take advantage of handouts announced by the Treasurer Wayne Swan in last night’s (8 May) Federal Budget.

Deloitte Private Tax partner David Pring said that although the government decided not to reduce the company tax from 30 per cent to 29 per cent, it is not all doom and gloom.

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Federal Budget 2012
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