The Albanese Government will require super to be paid on payday, a reform that will benefit the retirement incomes
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Retail recession will be life-changing for consumers
First 5000 | June 23, 2023The years 2023 and 2024 will deliver new retail offerings for consumers that will change their lives forever, according to Lyndall Spooner.
Latest statistics show retail turnover in Australia -
SMES to benefit from staff training, digital investment
First 5000 | June 22, 2023Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is encouraging SMEs businesses to act now if they want to benefit from a tax incentive to train their employees and digitise
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ASIC invites Australian entities to assess their cyber resilience
First 5000 | June 21, 2023ASIC-regulated entities, including mid market businesses, publicly listed companies and other entities holding licences and authorisations, are invited to take part in a survey to measure cyber resilience in Australia’s
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How businesses can better manage the impact of inflation on operations
First 5000 | June 15, 2023Rising interest and inflation rates globally and across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are putting pressure on businesses of all sizes to do more with less. Beyond the impact that
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Minimum Wage decision to add to perfect storm facing small businesses
First 5000 | June 6, 2023The Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) has today warned that
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From bank teller to banking millions: the rise of Australia’s much loved cleaning mogul
First 5000 | May 30, 2023Haydar Hussein started his working life as a young man serving customers as a teller at Westpac. He followed in the footsteps of his father who
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Top 5 reasons employees are quitting in 2023
First 5000 | May 24, 2023When asked why employees recently quit or are considering quitting, 46% indicated it was due to a lack of career opportunities, up a staggering 29% -
Australia’s Invisible Workforce: The Crucial Role of Volunteers in Supporting our Nation
First 5000 | May 17, 2023Australia has faced an array of challenges over the last few years, from natural disasters to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Remaining a constant source of -
Aussie business paying $5.74 billion ‘inertia tax’ in excess foreign exchange fees
First 5000 | May 9, 2023Australian businesses are paying $5.74 billion each year in excess foreign exchange fees, according to new research from Aussie-born payments company Airwallex. The company is calling on the Government to step
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Record superannuation contributions in 2021-22: Rainmaker
First 5000 | April 28, 2023Despite the tumultuous capital markets, the Australian superannuation market is in its most robust shape ever, with Australians contributing a record $163 billion into their superannuation accounts in 2021-22. Contributions increased
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Digital platform providers need to do better for small business: ASBFEO
First 5000 | April 27, 2023Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has called on digital platform providers to dramatically improve their dispute resolution processes for small business. Mr Billson said there -
Local woman wins “Woman who is Changing the World” global award
First 5000 | April 21, 2023Jacine Greenwood, Founder and CEO of Australia’s award-winning beauty brand Roccoco Botanicals has won the inaugural Women Changing the World Awards announced today in London. Jacine beat global contenders to
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National Electric Vehicle Strategy marks the start of Australia’s electric vehicle revolution
First 5000 | April 20, 2023The Federal Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy recognises the important progress towards cleaning up Australia’s transport sector, in particular with the introduction of a Fuel Efficiency Standard by -
Hybrid vs office worker: who’s more likely to score the promotion?
First 5000 | April 12, 2023As the hybrid workplace continues to evolve, new habits and styles of working have begun to emerge. With unprecedented flexibility and a focus on well-being, employees are creating their