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Superannuation fees fall for the first time in six years
First 5000 | October 15, 2019Gross superannuation fees have fallen for the first time in six years, down to $32 billion, according to a study from Rainmaker Information.
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Australian farmers report increasing appetite for succession planning
First 5000 | October 15, 2019Australian farmers are becoming increasingly proactive when it comes to succession planning, according to a recent survey commissioned by agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
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Contribute to GAP’s new journal on complex problem solving
Peter Massingham | October 14, 2019Submissions are being accepted for Global Access Partners’ new venture, the Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems (BESS), launched at GAP’s 10th Annual Economic Summit in the NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber in September.
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Women mobilise to ensure improved retirement outcomes
First 5000 | October 14, 2019A high-powered group of women and men are mobilising in a push to make sure that the pressing needs of women are not left out of the forth coming retirement income review.
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Fixed-fee real estate very much alive
First 5000 | October 14, 2019With Purplebricks having recently departed the Australian marketplace, another fixed-fee model, Upside is quietly making inroads by way of its successful recruitment drive to attract quality candidates in line with its growing national footprint.
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New tool to support Aussie manufacturers
First 5000 | October 11, 2019The Morrison Government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to innovate, with the launch today of a new online resource which will help them grow and create new jobs.
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4 easy ways to streamline your life as a solopreneur
Eva Benoit | October 11, 2019As a solopreneur, you have a lot on your plate. As tempting as it is to work around-the-clock to get things done, it’s not good for your health or your business. However, when you have a to-do list a mile long and deadlines rapidly approaching, what other option do you have?
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Australian Space Agency signs with Tasmania
First 5000 | October 11, 2019The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tasmanian Government. The MoU draws on the support of Tasmania’s space capabilities including space medicine, ground stations and tracking facilities.
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Mental health campaign focuses on organisations over individuals
First 5000 | October 10, 2019A lot of mental health campaigns focus on how individuals are coping, but not many look at the important role organisations can play in mental health, particularly in combatting mental health stigma.
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Podcast: Why the mid-market matters
Craig West | October 10, 2019Despite accounting for 33% of the economy, the mid-market is often ignored. Host Craig West speaks with co-founder of the M Institute, Mike Rich, about why mid-tier businesses are so critical to Australia’s GDP and how they can achieve success.
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NBN Co given formal warning
First 5000 | October 10, 2019NBN Co has been given a formal warning by the ACCC for discriminating between retail service providers (RSPs) for the supply of upgraded NBN infrastructure to business customers.
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Two trade agreements to help bolster global trading system
First 5000 | October 9, 2019The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has today tabled a report on Australia’s proposed free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong.
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Overcoming the hidden cost of mental health stigma
Bryan McCormick | October 9, 2019The stigma associated with mental ill-health doesn’t just affect those living with mental health conditions – it affects businesses, too.
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4 reasons outsourcing is good for real estate agencies
Carolin Petterson | October 9, 2019As you already know the most talked-about option in the real estate industry lately has been outsourcing. This comes as no surprise, the outsourcing trend has swept almost every existing industry.
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Better supporting Australian businesses to export to the world
First 5000 | October 8, 2019The Morrison Government will review the export market development grants (EMDG) scheme as part of its commitment to continue growing the number of Australian exporters and the total value of Australian exports.