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Ombudsman calls for new software-specific R&D Tax Incentive
First 5000 | January 12, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called for an industry-specific R&D Tax Incentive, saying the current system is hampering investment and growth in the -
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Aussie production soars, jobs to pick up in 2021
First 5000 | January 8, 2021Australian manufacturing production was at its highest level at the end of 2020 with industry jobs expected to increase in -
Aussies shop big in 2020 to shake off COVID-19 blues
First 5000 | December 22, 2020Australians turned to retail therapy to counter feelings of loneliness or to stave off boredom and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns, a new report by Monash University researchers -
SMEs name open borders as the key for small business recovery
First 5000 | December 21, 2020Australian small business owners have overwhelmingly named open borders as the top factor needed for them to rebound from the COVID-19 recession. In the latest twice-yearly
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Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre forecasts billion dollar return
First 5000 | December 18, 2020The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has analysed the completion of its first 10 industry projects together with the release of its 2020 Project
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Back to the office – how to make the transition smooth
First 5000 | December 10, 2020As workers head back into the office following months of working from home, don’t expect things to go back to normal.
Business Australia Chief Customer Experience Officer Richard Spencer
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Cautious optimism in small business 2021 revenue forecasts
First 5000 | December 2, 2020Despite revenue growth forecasts being at a record low, ScotPac Small Growth Index data highlights a resilient SME business sector with some industries and states upbeat about 2021 prospects. Small business
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Employer action on gender equality has stalled: WGEA
First 5000 | November 30, 2020Data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shows a worrying decline
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Key reasons Australian businesses miss out on innovation: CSIRO
First 5000 | November 27, 2020While Australian investment in science and technology for disease preparedness has driven a strong response to COVID-19, there are still fundamental barriers to innovation adoption, according to a
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Travel problems top list of COVID-19-related reports
First 5000 | November 26, 2020COVID-19-related consumer reports make up the majority of -
Govt stimulus key to business survival: survey
First 5000 | November 25, 2020While Government stimulus packages helped keep Aussies employed and businesses afloat this year, new research reveals that 3 in 4 business owners (72 per cent) admitted it was essential
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NSW budget leads the way on reform
First 5000 | November 18, 2020The Berejiklian government’s budget should be a model for all state and territory leaders who want to create new jobs, build confidence, and lay the groundwork for reform to secure
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Women want COVID-19 flexibility to stay: survey
First 5000 | November 13, 2020Working from home during COVID-19 brought meaningful flexible work to the NSW public sector and allowed women to balance their jobs and lives, according to the Public Service Association’s
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Indigenous businesses supported through unique funding partnership
First 5000 | November 12, 2020Emerging Indigenous businesses will be provided with access to capital with Westpac announcing a unique funding partnership with independent, philanthropically funded, Indigenous-led organisation, First Australians Capital (FAC). The partnership will help transition
