Business Development
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The best franchisees have an open mind
First 5000 | September 11, 2018A Perth husband and wife team whose rags-to-riches success story saw them climb to the top of Australia’s competitive beauty market, say mindset is critical in securing the best franchisees.
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NSW incubator beckons tech companies to India
First 5000 | September 11, 2018The NSW Government is partnering with innovation consultancy Fusion Labs to offer NSW technology start-ups and scale-ups the opportunity to grow their business in the Indian market through a 12 month incubator program.
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The importance of culture during complex mergers
Evan Leybourn | September 10, 2018Mergers are one of the most complex, disruptive and unpredictable activities that a company can ever go through. Yet, most organisations will go through the process at least once and the fate of each will depend in large part on their business agility.
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4 reasons why you need a uniform at work
Pamela Jabbour | September 1, 2018If you’re debating whether you should introduce a uniform in your business, or you’re not satisfied with your current uniform and wanting a change, learning why team uniforms are so important should help you to decide.
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ACCC considering collective bargaining exemption
First 5000 | August 24, 2018The ACCC is seeking feedback about a potential ‘class exemption’ to allow small businesses, agribusinesses and franchisees to negotiate collectively with their customers or suppliers, including franchisors.
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New scorecard ranks NSW business performance
First 5000 | August 20, 2018The NSW Government has developed a first-of-its-kind report to measure the state’s innovation and productivity performance and compare NSW to other states and similar international economies.
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11 Aussie businesses share $3.5m innovation funding
First 5000 | August 20, 2018New grants worth almost $3.5 million will help 11 businesses to launch their innovative products, processes and services into domestic and international markets.
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What makes a good business partner?
Amelia Atkins | August 11, 2018Working with people is hard but working on your own can be even harder. So what qualities should you look for in a prospective business partner?
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Call for small business insights on policy in Queensland
First 5000 | August 6, 2018The Queensland Government is calling on experienced small business owners and operators to take part in new small business consultation panels to help inform government decision-making.
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Small business skills summit delivered direct to regional firms
First 5000 | August 5, 2018From the family farm to the local fish and chip shop, small business is at the heart of Australia’s rural and regional communities. Now an innovative Small Business Skills Summit aims to deliver the latest small business insight and expertise direct to their door.
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How to future-proof your business finances
Tahni Davison | August 3, 2018Market disruptions can hit SMEs hard if they haven’t planned ahead, but while no-one has a crystal ball, there are several simple ways to help future-proof your financial position.
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SME owners need to make succession plans in good time
Joe Perri | August 2, 2018The ramifications for owners who depend on the sale of the business to fund retirement are far too often overlooked until it’s too late by mature age principals that are ‘rusted’ to the helm.
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6 things to consider before buying a business
Mark Stanley | July 12, 2018Wondering when the perfect time to buy a company is? The answer is now! However, before investing in a venture that could change your life, there are some important things to consider.
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Negotiation secrets from a successful exit strategy
Simon Bedard | July 9, 2018Simon Bedard outlines some of the key factors which allow entrepreneurs to build and sell a business effectively.
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How to nail the scaling process
Nathan Airey | July 6, 2018Serial entrepreneur Nathan Airey, the co-founder of Bookwell , looks at ways to overcome the challenges of scaling a business in terms of human resources and the technical backend.