Coronavirus
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Businesses proceeding with international expansion plans undeterred by COVID-19: survey
First 5000 | June 29, 2020New research released by Globalization Partners and CFO Research, indicates that most businesses are undeterred by the impact of COVID-19 and are still moving forward with plans for new or expanded international operations.
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Working from Home: the Pros and Cons for your Business
Zoran Sarabaca | June 26, 2020With more and more employees working from home during the COVID 19 restrictions, business owners are considering how much this affects productivity. Zoran Sarabaca of Xcllusive Business Sales looks at the pros and cons of employees working from home.
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More women at the top proves better for business
First 5000 | June 24, 2020As Australia moves towards economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows that more women on Boards and in senior leadership positions drives better company performance, greater productivity and greater profitability.
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The ‘new norm’ for professional services firms
Ben Deverson | June 23, 2020COVID-19 caused us all to adapt quickly, and for many to adopt solutions and ways of working on the run. After a few hiccups, most businesses got there in the end and developed their “new norm.” Ben Deverson founder of Lawganised reveals what COVID-19 has taught professional services firms.
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How long before the travel industry recovers from COVID-19?
Andrej Kovacevic | June 17, 2020COVID-19 has adversely affected some industries more deeply than others, and the travel industry was amongst the hardest hit. In order for these airline-reliant businesses to make a full recovery, they’ll either have to wait until international air travel can resume or pivot to find new revenue sources.
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Small business procurement panel essential to economic recovery
First 5000 | June 12, 2020The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses will play a critical role in the post COVID economic recovery, calling on the federal government to establish a small business procurement panel.
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Emerging from Digital Shock: Citrix survey shows IT leaders preparing for new work order
First 5000 | June 10, 2020Over three-quarters of more than 3,700 IT leaders in seven countries believe a majority of workers will be reluctant to return to the office as it was, according to a survey by Citrix Systems.
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Ten hacks to keep customers happy while waiting
First 5000 | June 9, 2020As shops across the country welcome customers back, business owners are faced with challenges such as social distancing and limits to the number of customers allowed in a store.
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Superannuation weathering the COVID-19 crisis
First 5000 | June 5, 2020Australia’s superannuation savings pool has withstood the COVID-19 financial crisis so far, falling just 0.3% in the 12 months to 30 April 2020, while bolstering cash reserves.
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8 tips to help manage sickness in the workplace
First 5000 | June 4, 2020There needs to be change, and more inclusive discussion around the issue of sick leave, according to HMS Medical after research from ANU shows most Australians will only stay home, taking the day off work, if they are really unwell.
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Discovery Parks open for business with risk minimisation
Discovery Parks | June 3, 2020Like all businesses, the Discovery Parks and Top Parks network is running a little differently right now and they have adopted operations to ensure that the health and safety of guests and staff is paramount.
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Overwhelming call for a ‘better normal’: survey
Victor Perton | June 2, 2020People are rejecting corporate and government thinking on the ‘return to normal’ and want to keep the work-life-changes they have made under COVID-19 which lead to a “better normal”.
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Work used to be a place you go. Now it’s a thing you do.
Jules Hall | May 29, 2020Lockdown has made our business better. We communicate with each other more. The quality of our communication has improved and we get to better outcomes, faster. Yes we’re in more meetings, but we spend less time in meetings. And with no commute, or travelling to meetings, we have more time, says Jules Hall, from The Hallway.
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Urgent inquiry begins into protecting energy consumers from COVID-19 retailer failure
First 5000 | May 29, 2020The Australian Energy Market Commission is considering an urgent request from the Australian Energy Regulator so consumers can have certainty about their power during COVID-19.
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COVID-19 hits world coffee consumption
First 5000 | May 28, 2020Global coffee demand is expected to drop by one million (60 kilogram) bags this year, with consumption impacted by the effects of COVID-19, according to the latest Coffee Outlook report from agribusiness specialist Rabobank.