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5 employee appreciation ideas your staff will love
Carolin Petterson | February 7, 2019When running a business, you have to put a lot of effort into making your staff happy. After all, they’re your most valuable asset.
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Powerful new technology maps Townsville floods in near real-time
First 5000 | February 6, 2019UNSW Sydney researchers are providing accurate maps of the Townsville flood frontier within an hour using the latest satellite radar imaging technology.
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Finding super sparks $860 million worth of joy
First 5000 | February 6, 2019New data released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) today shows that Australians were busy finding and consolidating their superannuation accounts towards the end of 2018.
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Why you don’t need the banks to help finance your business
Jamie Cunningham | February 6, 2019As the Royal Commission leads to an increase in lending standards and requirements for banks, many businesses will be forced to look outside the Big Four to raise the capital they need.
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Aussie small and medium business confidence reaches nine-year high: Sensis
First 5000 | February 5, 2019The December Quarter 2018 Sensis Business Index has revealed that small and medium business (SMB) confidence across the country has reached a nine-year high.
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99% of Australian consumers don’t want to talk to a robot when shopping: study
First 5000 | February 5, 2019Australians do not want to speak with robots while shopping in-store or online, according to a new study.
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Banking Royal Commission 10% change 90% continue as you were: COSBOA
Peter Strong | February 5, 2019The recommendations of the Banking Royal Commission and government response provide welcome relief for small business owners in that they don’t provide a catalyst for a further tightening of credit and lending practices – with pain already being felt by small to medium businesses in gaining access to credit.
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Time for banks to show they have actually changed: Carnell
First 5000 | February 4, 2019Responding to the Banking Royal Commission final report, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell said it is imperative the Australian Banking Association and its members immediately embrace recommendations.
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Regulators must act on Royal Commission to protect super fund members
First 5000 | February 4, 2019The Banking Royal Commission report offers an historic opportunity to restore the community’s trust in financial services and prioritise consumer best interests ahead of banking profits and executive bonuses, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees.
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Business welcomes Royal Commission report
First 5000 | February 4, 2019The business community welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, according to the Business Council of Australia.
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Court urges employers to take care of young workers
First 5000 | February 3, 2019With thousands of youngsters starting their careers this time of the year, a recent court case in Brisbane is a stark reminder of the responsibilities employers have with rookie employees.
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SME and regional procurement: making it easier to do business in NSW
First 5000 | February 3, 2019Small, medium and regional enterprises will find it easier to do business with the NSW Government under a major procurement policy launched on Friday.
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VC investment in Australian startups in 2018 exceeds US$899m
First 5000 | February 3, 2019Venture capital (VC) invested in Australia hit a record US$899 million in 2018, up from US$659.9 million in 2017, according to Venture Pulse Q4 2018, the quarterly global VC trends report published by KPMG.
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019 initiatives to address global problems
First 5000 | February 2, 2019The 49th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting saw an exciting agenda of global initiatives and commitments to better the state of our world.
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New agreement on disability needed to improve wellbeing of people with disability
First 5000 | February 2, 2019The Productivity Commission has called for a new National Disability Agreement (NDA) between all Australian governments to promote cooperation, enhance accountability and clarify roles and responsibilities.