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Have your say: ACSC Small business survey
First 5000 | June 17, 2019The ACSC Small Business Survey is being shared with a range of government and small business support groups around Australia, inviting members and stakeholders to participate.
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World trade faces biggest challenges since 1930’s
First 5000 | June 17, 2019The world trading system is under greater strain than at any time since the 1930s and can no longer be taken for granted, the Productivity Commission finds in its latest Trade and Assistance Review.
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Ombudsman welcomes new tax rules for government tender bids
First 5000 | June 14, 2019From July 1, businesses tendering for Commonwealth contracts over $4 million will need to provide a statement from the ATO proving they have a satisfactory tax record.
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Why your workforce is the life or death of your business
Alicia Roach | June 14, 2019Businesses have never had more complexity or variables to juggle in making sure that they can execute their key objectives.
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Small business winners in the Queensland Budget
First 5000 | June 14, 2019Operating a small business is a constant struggle, their owners work hard against the odds to survive in a high taxing environment. That’s why the latest budget news in Queensland brought a smile to the faces of many small business owners, according the Master Grocers Australia.
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Digitalisation paving the way for Australia’s retail landscape
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Australia’s CBD retail landscape is evolving in the face of continued headwinds, with brands harnessing creativity and innovation to increase their consumer wallet share.
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Study identifies $3 billion opportunity for NQ producers
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Some 2000 new jobs could be created by unlocking $3 billion of unmet market demand in agriculture in North Queensland, according to a new study.
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Australia’s quarterly trade surplus reaches record high
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Australia’s trade surplus reached a record high last quarter, highlighting the important contribution of the nation’s export sector to the Australian economy and to creating more jobs.
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Grants help drive automotive innovation
First 5000 | June 12, 2019Devices which pick up when drivers are getting tired and save on fuel consumption are among the projects to share in almost $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Morrison Government.
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FinTech Australia announces 2019 Finnies Award Winners
First 5000 | June 12, 2019Up Bank, AirWallex and Afterpay are among the biggest winners of the 2019 FinTech Australia Finnie awards, with another 12 businesses earning accolades on the night.
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Ombudsman welcomes Bill to better protect subcontractors
First 5000 | June 12, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed changes to the Small Business Development Corporation Act 1983 tabled by Small Business Minister Paul Papalia in the Western Australian Parliament yesterday.
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Aussie fruit and vegetable growers showcase produce to international buyers
First 5000 | June 11, 2019Importers, wholesalers and retailers from six export markets within Asia will touch down on Australian soil next week for the annual AUSVEG Reverse Trade Mission, commissioned by Hort Innovation and supported by the Victorian Government.
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DOs and DON’Ts after an accident at work
Liam Smith | June 11, 2019Even in the safest of work environments accidents seem to be unavoidable. So, if it’s impossible to ever prevent them, you at least need to have a contingency plan.
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Australia, Canada join forces for development of clean hydrogen technologies
First 5000 | June 11, 2019CSIRO and the University of British Columbia have announced a Memorandum of Understanding aligned with the latest call to action from Mission Innovation.
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New data shows work is negatively impacting Men’s Wellbeing
First 5000 | June 7, 2019Ahead of Men’s Health Week, Workscore has reviewed the scores of over 3,000 male employees and discovered that one-third of our respondents are struggling with poor wellbeing in areas such as work, body and mindset.