Lifestyle
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First 5000’s Top 12 Blogs of 2015
Roulla Yiacoumi | December 16, 2015Thank you to all of our contributors, members, and readers for making First 5000 the platform of choice for Australia’s top medium-sized enterprises. As yet another year gets away from us, we take a look at the most-clicked stories of the year.
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3 holiday season business blunders to avoid
Mikki Silverman | December 15, 2015The pressure is on this time of year. So if you’ve left everything to the last minute, here are some tips to keep your business running smoothly while you take a break.
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How the CEO gets paid
Michael Vincent | November 18, 2015The employee compensation practices of publicly listed companies are of great interest to employees, investors, business media and researchers alike.
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We don’t trust you: the real reason you can’t work from home
Roulla Yiacoumi | November 15, 2015Plenty of Australians have decent broadband speeds and computers in the home, so what’s stopping more of us from working from home?
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Why brain training doesn’t work
Jenny Brockis | November 13, 2015Brain training your way to genius is a lovely thought, says Dr Jenny Brockis. Too bad it’s not possible.
Does brain training work? Wouldn’t it be good if it did? The idea of using brain training as a means to boost our mental capacities, keep us sharp and one step ahead of the pack is highly appealing.
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If you don’t have a good intern program, you’re screwed: the current state of play of mid-sized businesses in Australia
Roulla Yiacoumi | November 4, 2015As the editor of First 5000, the only website dedicated to mid-sized business* in Australia, one of the best parts of my job is getting out and speaking to the people who run these enterprises.
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Great in one job, awful in another: why great talent doesn’t always transfer
Warren Kennaugh | October 28, 2015For too long we have been chasing the concept of ‘talent’ down the yellow brick road thinking that it’s going to lead us to the pot of gold.
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Why the customer (experience) comes first
Andrew Thornton | October 12, 2015Do you care about your customers? No, really, do you? Do you care about the kind of experience they have with your business? This is why you should.
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How Augmented Reality will transform customer engagement
Steve Thakur | October 1, 2015You may have seen it in science fiction films, but now Augmented Reality (AR) is coming soon to a mobile phone near you.
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The chalkboard of the 21st century: say hello to hyper-local commerce
Elie Shuggi | September 22, 2015Got a deal to offer? Need to move stock fast? Forget the chalkboard out the front – target your potential customers on their phone. You can do it quickly and see results almost instantly.
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Why push notifications are better than SMS
Julie Bray | September 4, 2015Is your business still sending SMS to communicate with staff or clients? It may be time to consider a messaging app that is both more efficient and cost-effective.
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5 steps in managing the operational aspects of a demerger
Bruce Nixon | January 12, 2015There is a growing trend in regard to successful demergers. Bruce Nixon explains the five key steps in managing the operational aspects of breaking up a business.
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Risky Business! Top 10 most dangerous jobs in Australia
Tatiana Coulter | November 26, 2014Is going to work each day putting you at risk? Tatiana Coulter highlights the 10 most dangerous jobs in Australia.
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Helen Hull | May 22, 2014Is your business hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in your office this year? While today (22 May) is the official date, you can register to host a tea any time during May or June.
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Have your say: supporting working parents
Helen Hull | November 25, 2013First 5000 members are invited to have your say on the Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review.