Business
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An afternoon of inspiration and intrigue with the U.S. Foreign Service
Sophie Mayo | October 18, 2019GAP’s Sophie Mayo recently attended an address by two U.S. Consular Officials, Kira Moriah and Donald Maynard, to UTS international and Global Studies students about their careers and the challenges of today’s high-stakes political environment.
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Six steps to get your business idea up and running
First 5000 | October 18, 2019Starting a business in Australia is easier than most people think and does not require a big financial commitment, according to the author of a new book on side gigs.
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Sky-high opportunity for startups
First 5000 | October 17, 2019Businesses and tech startups can rise to the next level with the City of Sydney seeking expressions of interest for an operator to lease an affordable innovation space in Sydney’s soon-to-be tallest commercial skyscraper.
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New tool to support Aussie manufacturers
First 5000 | October 11, 2019The Morrison Government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to innovate, with the launch today of a new online resource which will help them grow and create new jobs.
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4 easy ways to streamline your life as a solopreneur
Eva Benoit | October 11, 2019As a solopreneur, you have a lot on your plate. As tempting as it is to work around-the-clock to get things done, it’s not good for your health or your business. However, when you have a to-do list a mile long and deadlines rapidly approaching, what other option do you have?
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Podcast: Why the mid-market matters
Craig West | October 10, 2019Despite accounting for 33% of the economy, the mid-market is often ignored. Host Craig West speaks with co-founder of the M Institute, Mike Rich, about why mid-tier businesses are so critical to Australia’s GDP and how they can achieve success.
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5 reasons why your business needs quality branding
Carolin Petterson | October 8, 2019Many businesses fail to invest in branding simply because they see themselves as more of a company than a brand. The truth is, brands aren’t only reserved for large corporations and every business out there needs one.
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Have your say: ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy
First 5000 | October 4, 2019The ACCC has released a survey to seek feedback from consumers, business and other stakeholders as part of its annual review of the ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
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More working holiday visas a kick in the guts to unemployed Aussies
First 5000 | October 3, 2019Unions have described the Federal Government’s tripling of the number of Polish citizens eligible to work in Australia on Working Holiday Visas as a kick in the guts to local unemployed workers.
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RBA cuts interest rates below 1%
First 5000 | October 1, 2019At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent.
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Will your team make a change this International Coffee Day?
First 5000 | October 1, 2019To celebrate International Coffee Day, JURA Australia have released their 2019 National Coffee Study results, and are urging workplaces across the country to make the switch to beans, by saying no to pods.
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5 crucial factors for success of your business
Carolin Petterson | September 29, 2019Running a successful enterprise is not a simple thing, especially due to the fact that, upon your entry to the industry, you will be outcompeted by virtually everyone in the niche.
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Tools and tactics that help you organise a more productive day
Carolin Petterson | September 27, 2019We are all always striving to be more productive when it comes both to our work and our daily life. So, any shortcut that we can take which will help us speed up some of our daily activities is always more than welcome.
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Super increase vital to improve retirement outcomes for Australian women
First 5000 | September 23, 2019Increasing the Superannuation Guarantee to 12% as currently legislated is key to improving the retirement outcomes for Australian women, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) said today.
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Workplace wellbeing continues to elude corporate Australia
David Buttifant | September 20, 2019The concept of workplace wellbeing is not new and although many Australian corporates see the potential for positive business / commercial outcomes – they’re not really improving the daily lives of employees.