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Non-bank business lenders growing in popularity amongst SME’s
Jack Jordan | November 9, 2018There is no doubt the big banks remain major players in the SME lending market however, there has been a steady rise in the number of non-bank lenders offering fast and flexible lending options in this space.
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Does the next industrial revolution spell the end of manufacturing jobs?
Jeff Morgan | November 9, 2018Will robots be the saviour or nemesis of Australia’s mid-sized manufacturers? Industry 4.0 is changing everything.
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Energy workers need support as the market changes
Julian Lorkin | November 8, 2018Workers in the coal-fired power industry should be supported structural change forces them into new jobs, according to a report from UNSW Business School.
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Family businesses must look beyond traditional sources of capital
David Harland | November 8, 2018Australian family owned mid-sized firms can look beyond traditional sources of finance as they seek to expand.
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9 tips to improve your social media presence
First 5000 | November 8, 2018Despite the recent Facebook controversy and changes on other social platforms which limit the effectiveness of advertising, SMEs can still benefit from an active social media presence, given the continuing popularity of such networks and the dominance of the mobile phone.
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$2.4 million boost for NSW Defence Innovation Network
First 5000 | November 7, 2018New South Wales’ Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair has officially launched the state’s Defence Innovation Network, a $5 million initiative to increase collaboration between the State’s defence industry and universities.
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CEO pay is more about white male entitlement than value for money
Carl Rhodes | November 7, 2018The evidence suggests the impact of CEOs on company performance isn’t enough to justify their sky-high pay, which is really based more on a culture of power and privilege.
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Building the resilience of Australian manufacturers
First 5000 | November 7, 2018The Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has released a new report, outlining opportunities for Australian companies to protect themselves against the global economic volatilities.
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And They Are Off: Will You Give Employees The Afternoon Off For Melbourne Cup?
Employsure | November 6, 2018Although the Melbourne Cup is a legal public holiday in Victoria only, it is observed by many workplaces across Australia as a chance to take time out or off work.
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8 benefits of ‘cloud based surveillance’
Jeff Bradford | November 6, 2018As with most industries these days, cloud-based offerings are becoming more and more prominent, and IP Video Surveillance is no exception. There is now a whole array of options when it comes to cloud Surveillance for both home and business applications.
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Mentored CEO Craig West shares his advice
First 5000 | November 6, 2018Owning your own business is a lot of work, with many owners feeling they only have time to work in their business, rather than on it. As a result, passion, productivity and sales often deteriorate, and owners can quickly become burnt out.
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Training helps regional businesses grow for export
First 5000 | November 5, 2018A new Queensland government training program is designed help local small and medium-sized enterprises take their business to international markets.
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Australian firms must assess climate change through financial risk
First 5000 | November 5, 2018New legal analysis shows that Australian business needs to work on understanding climate change through the lens of financial risk if they are to avoid being left behind international competitors.
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70% of AI projects in digital commerce succeed
First 5000 | November 5, 2018The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital commerce is generally considered a success, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. About 70 percent of digital commerce organisations surveyed report that their AI projects are very or extremely successful.
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The most important thing I learned in the military
Adam O’Donnell | November 4, 2018Calls to innovate are everywhere, but the key to meeting the challenges which life and business throw our way is cultivating mental, physical and emotional endurance.