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  • Exports

  Australian exporters awards open

  First 5000     |      July 19, 2019

  Australia’s 52,000 exporters are invited to nominate for the Australian Export Awards to celebrate their contribution to our record exports and strongest ever trade surplus.
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  • Leadership

  How divorce made me a millionaire

  First 5000     |      July 18, 2019

  Reika Roberts, Co-Founder of derma aesthetics shares her tips and advice on how to become a millionaire after divorce as a single mum of twins.
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  • Customer experience

  ShipStation enhances Australian shipping options

  First 5000     |      July 18, 2019

  ShipStation today announced a new integration with Australia Post’s StarTrack Courier, and the addition of international and returns shipping capabilities for Australian e-commerce retailers.
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  • Workplace Relations

  Uber Eats amends its contracts

  First 5000     |      July 18, 2019

  Uber Eats has committed to changing its contracts with restaurants following an investigation by the ACCC.
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  • Health

  The importance of holistic health and how it impacts business development

  Daniel K     |      July 17, 2019

  How we prioritise holistic health into our lives can not only affect our personal well being but can also have a direct impact on how we make everyday business decisions.
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  • Superannuation

  APRA Capability Review puts much-needed focus on super fund performance

  First 5000     |      July 17, 2019

  The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has today welcomed key recommendations made by the APRA Capability Review panel that, importantly, recognise that the regulator’s primary focus should be on long term super fund performance.
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  • Trade

  Prosecco decision could impact EU trade with Australia

  First 5000     |      July 17, 2019

  As the European Union takes steps to protect Italian wine producers from international competition, Monash University research shows Prosecco is a grape variety and should not be considered a geographical indication (GI).
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  • Leadership

  The 8 life skills you need to succeed in business

  Alan Manly     |      July 16, 2019

  One of the good things about being in business is that no one expects you to say sorry. The default mantra when delivering disappointing news is practised recital of that catch all phrase, business is business.
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  • Business Awards

  Aussie-grown governance training picks up global award

  First 5000     |      July 16, 2019

  Sydney-based Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has taken out Silver in the annual LearnX Live Awards for its new online governance training suite, coming in ahead of tight competition from across the globe.
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  • Marketing

  Businesses need pet friendly strategy

  First 5000     |      July 16, 2019

  Not having a Pet Friendly business strategy has become a significant disadvantage for cafes, restaurants and other retailers, according to previous prominent Equity Adviser and media commentator, now Managing Director of Pet Parking, Gary Huxtable.
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  • Events

  Searching for Optimism in Shepparton

  First 5000     |      July 15, 2019

  Victoria’s former Commissioner to the Americas and Senior advisor to Australia’s G20 Presidency, Victor Perton, is searching for optimists in Shepparton and the region.
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  • Banking and Credit

  Poor financial management sending Aussies broke, stressed

  First 5000     |      July 15, 2019

  One third (31%) of Aussies confess poor financial management such as using cash advances on credit cards, not knowing how to budget, not paying attention to debt, and racking up late fees on credit facilities are contributors to their personal debt situation.