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Will your team make a change this International Coffee Day?
First 5000 | October 1, 2019To celebrate International Coffee Day, JURA Australia have released their 2019 National Coffee Study results, and are urging workplaces across the country to make the switch to beans, by saying no to pods.
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Australia to support NASA’s plan to return to the Moon and on to Mars
First 5000 | September 30, 2019The Australian Space Agency and NASA have launched a new partnership on future space cooperation. This includes the opportunity for Australia to join the United States’ Moon to Mars exploration approach, including NASA’s Artemis lunar program.
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Wharfies stop work to protest loss of crane work
First 5000 | September 30, 2019Wharfies will stop work across the Port of Newcastle today, incensed by a move by management to stop wharfies from driving a new bulk unloading crane, threatening the job security of local workers.
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5 crucial factors for success of your business
Carolin Petterson | September 29, 2019Running a successful enterprise is not a simple thing, especially due to the fact that, upon your entry to the industry, you will be outcompeted by virtually everyone in the niche.
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Stress less if you have nothing to confess
First 5000 | September 27, 2019As part of its ongoing focus on closing tax gaps, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is scrutinising every tax return lodged and are on the lookout for incorrect claims this tax time.
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Time for the makers of Gobbledygook to be publicly shamed
First 5000 | September 27, 2019COSBOA has created an annual award, The Gobbledygook Cup, for the worst red tape as identified by small business people and others. The winner will be announced in December.
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Tools and tactics that help you organise a more productive day
Carolin Petterson | September 27, 2019We are all always striving to be more productive when it comes both to our work and our daily life. So, any shortcut that we can take which will help us speed up some of our daily activities is always more than welcome.
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Why SMBs should consider accounts payable automation
First 5000 | September 26, 2019Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to manage cash flow carefully however many are losing money due to inefficient invoice processing and manual accounts payable processes, according to Upstream.
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Government passes legislation to protect low balance and young superannuation members
Josh Frydenberg | September 26, 2019The retirement savings of Australians will be protected from inappropriate insurance with the passage of legislation through the Parliament last week.
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5 practical ways to make your business greener in the future
Derek Lotts | September 26, 2019Sustainability starts from an individual – when you begin adding some eco-friendly practices to your private life, you will soon wish to share them with those around you including your business.
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Business loan rejecting causing cash flow problems for SMEs
First 5000 | September 25, 2019More than one in five SMEs are having cash flow problems due to business loans being rejected, according to national data from the September 2019 Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index, out today.
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Attracting youth market needs companies to stand for something
First 5000 | September 25, 2019Australia’s big brands and major companies have been encouraged to stand for something and commit to it with action when seeking to attract the youth market.
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How to achieve success in e-commerce today
Liam Smith | September 25, 2019If you want to get in on the money and achieve success in the e-commerce world today, you’ll need to follow these guidelines and pay close attention to the other advancements on the market.
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Nurses left out of preventative health planning
First 5000 | September 24, 2019The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has expressed its disappointment that nurses have been ‘left out’ of crucial planning for Australia’s 10-year Preventative Health Strategy.
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Wine grape sector contracts and pricing transparency must improve
First 5000 | September 24, 2019Australia’s winemakers should review their contracts with grape growers and immediately remove potentially unfair contract terms, including those imposing lengthy payment periods on grape growers, the ACCC says in a new report released today.