Business
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Leak at chemical plant costs company $242,000 after EPA action
First 5000 | February 18, 2020Sydney manufacturing company Jalco Australia Pty Limited has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to contribute $200,000 to a local environmental project following a water pollution incident.
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It’s time to pause and find optimism
Craig West | February 18, 2020In order to approach business optimistically – simply pause, “smell the roses” and acknowledge all of the good things. Take time out to rest and be with family and friends, plan positively for the future (both yours and the business) and watch the changes around you.
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How to improve user experience as customer expectations rise
First 5000 | February 18, 2020Customers are essential to any business, which is why the user experience matters tremendously when it comes to business success. User expectations have risen with the evolution of new technology, as customers now expect mid-sized businesses to have the same standard of user experience as large organisations.
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Inquiry to review key initiatives in the Pacific that enhance opportunities for women and girls
First 5000 | February 17, 2020A new parliamentary inquiry will review how Australia can better engage with our Pacific neighbours to enhance opportunities for women and girls.
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Milestone for new Australian defence industry hub
First 5000 | February 17, 2020The first elements of the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) will be handed over to Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Queensland today. The $5 billion program is creating an estimated 1,450 jobs across the country, including 330 jobs in Queensland.
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Why every businessperson should have a personal brand
First 5000 | February 17, 2020Every business owner should be building their own personal brand in addition to their business – because customers and clients connect with people, not products and services.
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Four expense management tips
First 5000 | February 14, 2020Businesses of all sizes need to always be on the lookout for how to reduce their costs, and this is especially true for medium sized businesses during expense reporting.
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Australia’s free trade deal with Peru kicks-off
First 5000 | February 14, 2020New export opportunities for Australian farmers and businesses to do business with Peru came into effect on Wednesday 12 February.
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2020 vision for business decision making
Stephanie Christopher | February 14, 2020The positive effect brought in by the start of a new year and decade seems to have inspired leaders to set clear visions and goals for the year ahead as well as finesse their five-year plans.
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Independence issues for internal auditors
First 5000 | February 10, 2020Internal auditors don’t just examine an organisation’s financials; they review all aspects of its operations to identify ways to help the organisation improve its performance.
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Economic and social participation depend on digital inclusion
David Jonas | February 7, 2020Digital inclusion is a key challenge in social justice, as the opportunity and ability to use technology allows disadvantaged people to improve their education and skills, enhancing their quality of life and economic wellbeing.
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APEC to bring New Vision in 2020
First 5000 | January 29, 2020APEC’s 21 member economies will finalise in 2020 a new vision for the forum’s next phase, said the APEC Secretariat’s Executive Director Dr Rebecca Sta Maria.
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Automating proof of delivery (POD) processes
First 5000 | January 29, 2020When company revenue relies on processes that involve physical documents with handwritten notes or riffling through hordes of filed paperwork, it can be nearly impossible to have visibility on the current status of deliveries.
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Downloads soar as Australians binge on streaming
First 5000 | January 24, 2020Australians are spending less time talking on their mobile phones and downloading substantially more data than they were even a year ago, the ACCC’s Communications Market Report for 2018-19 has found.
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5 ways to convert your business into a brand
Evelyn Thomas | January 17, 2020There is no secret weapon to become a brand; it’s all about how serious you are with your business or product. As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said, “Your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room.”
