Business
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OECD sends strong signal on importance of SMEs, Entrepreneurship
First 5000 | May 7, 2021The creation of a new Committee on SMEs and Entrepreneurship by the OECD highlights the organisation’s recognition of the importance of SMEs and entrepreneurship to our economies and societies, and on the critical role they can play in driving a sustainable, inclusive, green and resilient recovery.
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Investment in mature aged workers positively impacts your business
Peter Cheel | April 28, 2021Given a lack of holistic retirement planning by mature age workers and the resultant costly decisions which impact retirees, help is needed to support them to plan effectively, Peter Cheel business coach and leadership development consultant explains.
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In-box zero status remains elusive to many
Gary Martin | April 16, 2021Every day we desperately try to clear emails to achieve that much sought-after but elusive inbox zero status. Professor Gary Martin, looks at overflowing inboxes.
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Business conditions reach record high
First 5000 | April 14, 2021Business conditions rose to a record high in March, driven by strong increases in all sub- components – which are all now also all at record highs, according to the March NAB Group Economics Monthly Business Survey.
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Reflections on the end of JobKeeper
Peter Strong | April 13, 2021JobKeeper ended on Sunday 28 March and, as with most things, this is good and bad, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong explains.
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Businesses buoyed by Govt stimulus to face cashflow pressures
First 5000 | April 12, 2021Corporate and personal insolvencies have declined to record low levels following the implementation of COVID-induced temporary protections, according to the 2021 AICM Risk Report.
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Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses
First 5000 | April 1, 2021Skill shortages are becoming a significant barrier, particularly for the businesses attempting to make a recovery out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Joint Standing Committee on Migration has released an Interim Report for the Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration.
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Time for a disclosure about email disclaimers
Gary Martin | March 30, 2021Disclaimers that appear at the end of emails have become an inescapable accompaniment to almost all business communications. But just as they seem to be proliferating and growing in length, Professor Gary Martin is questioning whether these wordy wonders serve any real purpose.
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Two-thirds of SMEs plan to restructure in 2021: survey
First 5000 | March 29, 2021A national survey of 1253 small businesses has found signs of improved SME confidence, although many businesses remain uncertain about their road to recovery.
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How to get a better deal for Australia under the Business Innovation and Investment Program
First 5000 | March 26, 2021Investment manager Atlas Advisors Australia is calling for better use of migrant investment to fill critical gaps in Australian venture capital and industry.
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Federal Court ruling provides clarification on statutory unconscionable conduct
First 5000 | March 24, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the landmark decision of the Full Federal Court to make ‘a sufficient departure from the norms of acceptable commercial behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘unconscionable’ under the Australian law.
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Using virtual reality technology to target mental health
Edwina Griffin | March 11, 2021AtOne Australia uses virtual reality technology and staff training to target mental health and improve performance of staff.
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Bruce Billson appointed ASBFEO
First 5000 | March 5, 2021The Honorable Bruce Billson has been appointed as Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, for a five-year term, effective 11 March 2021.
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Resilience – To be or not to be
First 5000 | February 26, 2021To strengthen our resilience on a global national and individual levels, we should all join forces and work together but leadership will be required to translate this vision into reality, according to Shirin Herzog.
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Affordable childcare essential for women in small business
First 5000 | February 23, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says universal access to high-quality, affordable early education would deliver essential support to women in small business.
