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Received a faulty Christmas gift? Use your consumer rights
First 5000 | January 7, 2019New data release last week (2 January) reveals people are increasingly contacting the ACCC about issues with faulty products and services.
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Slowing migration weighs on population growth: HIA
First 5000 | January 6, 2019Governments don’t need to cut migration, the economy is doing that task for them, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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The greatest Australian workspaces of 2018
Officeworks | January 6, 2019Discover how eight Australian workspaces are pushing the boundaries in design to attract top talent.
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Waste management essentials for SMBs
Lillian Connors | January 6, 2019Minimising the amount of waste your company generates by either recycling or modifying your wasteful practices can be beneficial to both the environment and your bottom line.
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Why Australian businesses are thriving right now
Patrick Foster | January 5, 2019Australia’s enterprise scene is flourishing, fostering Aussie growth and business success like never before.
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Sales down in challenging 2018 environment
First 5000 | January 5, 2019New vehicle sales declined over a challenging 2018, according to results released yesterday by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
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A Guide for an Employee turned Entrepreneur
Carolin Petterson | January 5, 2019The first thing you need to understand before launching your own business, is having previous experience in an industry, doesn’t guarantee success.
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Sydney Domain Pink Test 2019
First 5000 | January 4, 2019The McGrath Foundation, together with Cricket Australia, is raising awareness of the need for breast care nursing services in Australia with the Domain Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (3-7 January 2019).
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NT China ready online training program launch
First 5000 | January 4, 2019The Territory Government has launched an online Chinese cultural and tourism training program for tourism operators aimed at preparing the industry for future Chinese arrivals.
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Small business resolutions for 2019
Ganesh Chandrasekkar | January 4, 2019Use the New Year as an opportunity to take time out to think about your business. If you have a banker or accountant, organise a meeting and use them to help you develop a plan for the year ahead.
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Have your say: Australian Business Securitisation Fund
First 5000 | January 3, 2019The Government has released for public consultation an exposure draft of the Australian Business Securitisation Fund Bill 2018 and explanatory materials, and investment mandate for the Australian Business Securitisation Fund. Consultation closes 16 January 2019.
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Securing your brand’s reputation
Australian Retailers Association | January 3, 2019Tips for dealing with disciplinary matters in an impartial and procedural fair way.
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World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work
The World Bank | January 2, 2019The World Development Report (WDR) 2019: The Changing Nature of Work studies how the nature of work is changing as a result of advances in technology today.
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Long service leave changes make it fairer for employees
First 5000 | January 2, 2019The Victorian Government made significant changes to long service leave, making it fairer and more flexible for women, parents and carers, effective on 1 November 2018.
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Changes to corporate offence penalties must be carefully considered: Business Council
First 5000 | January 2, 2019Labor’s plan to ignore the expert ASIC Enforcement Review Taskforce and arbitrarily increase penalties for corporate offences is unnecessary regulatory overeach, according to Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott.