Sustainability and Growth
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Local knowledge major challenge for exporters: survey
Helen Hull | August 7, 2014A lack of information on areas such as local culture, business practices, language, consumer requirements, local regulations and tariffs are the most prominent challenges of doing business in the most difficult overseas markets, according to a survey commissioned by the Export Council of Australia.
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2015 Asian Cup: Australian business opportunities
NAB - Business View | August 6, 2014With the FIFA World Cup still fresh in our minds, it is a fitting time to take a look at opportunities associated with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup being held in Australia in 2015. First 5000 sponsor NAB explains what should your business be doing to be prepared.
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Australian Export Awards final call
Kristen Mulligan | July 30, 2014First 5000 members are encouraged to enter the Australian Export Awards. Time is running out to finalise your application.
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Waging war on micro-managers
Adam O’Donnell | July 24, 2014Would you like to boost productivity in your business? Corporate Commando, Adam O’Donnell says micro-management doesn’t work.
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Dr Sergio Arzeni keynote address G20SME conference
Sergio Arzeni | July 21, 2014In a passionate address, to the delegates at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014, Dr Sergio Arzeni argued that the proportionate compliance costs suffered by SMEs can be 10 to 30 times greater than incurred by a larger company.
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PM’s address to B20 Summit, Sydney
Tony Abbott | July 21, 2014Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in his address to the B20 Summit that business is the primary creator of national wealth – business, not government. He noted that profitable private businesses are at the heart of the strong economy that’s needed for a strong and stable society.
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Cutting Red Tape leads G20SME conference recommendations
Helen Hull | July 16, 2014Reducing the costs of red tape leads the list of recommendations from the G20SME conference which will be raised at the B20 business leaders meeting in Sydney tomorrow (17 July 2014).
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Hire adaptable people for your business to thrive
Tara Commerford | July 16, 2014In a competitive marketplace it is essential to find new staff who can adapt quickly to your business environment. LinkedIn’s Tara Commerford highlights how find the ideal candidate, and save time and money in the process.
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Innnovation: wisdom sharing between the ages
Inge van der Poel | July 9, 2014It’s time to put strategies in place to actually harness the innovation potential. Inge van der Poel highlights how wisdom sharing between different generations of workers can help your business.
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Thinking differently about change and culture
NAB - Business View | July 8, 2014Gary Hamel, visiting Professor of Strategic and International Management at London Business School, electrified the World Business Forum, Sydney, audience with his new and radical vision of change management and how companies can restructure.
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Senior managers vital for effective telework
Nina Sochon | July 3, 2014Is your company interested in allowing staff to work remotely? Nina Sochon identifies some of the key enablers of an effective telework strategy.
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Why it’s important to understand Sanctions and Embargoes
NAB - Business View | July 2, 2014First 5000 partner NAB offers a straightforward explanation of how sanctions and embargoes work, the ways in which they may impact your business and why it’s important to understand them.
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BusinessNZ’s Phil O’Reilly on SME Financing – #G20SME
Phil O'Reilly | July 2, 2014Phil O’Reilly, BusinessNZ Chief Executive, gives a New Zealand perspective on accessing business finance in his address at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014.
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Minimum wage increase sees retailers prepare for economic strain
Russell Zimmerman | June 11, 2014Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has voiced its concerns over the Minimum Wage Panel’s decision last week (4 June 2014) to increase the national minimum wage by 3 per cent.
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Traffic chaos! Google & Facebook changes wreak havoc on business
Darren Moffatt | May 28, 2014Blogging and content marketing are key areas that First 5000 members can tap into. Darren Moffatt, director of strategy & content marketing at WebBuzz explains how Google’s change in ranking websites may have affected you.
