Latest News
-
Beware opening a scammer’s con this Christmas
First 5000 | December 22, 2018The ACCC is warning the community to be wary of scammers trying to ruin their Christmas holidays.
-
5 important factors to consider when relocating a business
Derek Lotts | December 22, 2018Relocating a company is one of the most dreaded tasks in the modern business world.
-
Blanket reforms will impact weaker property markets: RiskWise
First 5000 | December 21, 2018Taking a blanket approach when implementing major policies unfairly undermines already weak property markets, according to RiskWise Property Research head Doron Peleg.
-
Customer service as a holiday marketing investment
Jen McKenzie | December 21, 2018The holiday season is well-known for consumerism. This is a time of year when retail stores are jampacked with customers searching for the perfect gifts.
-
The importance of intellectual property to SMEs
Marina Lewis | December 21, 2018Australia has shone as a long-term economic beacon for an entire generation now, with 27 years of positive growth behind it. During this time, the country has not experienced a technical recession, while demonstrating a remarkable ability to resist global economic overtures.
-
New consumer protection powers for NSW Fair Trading
First 5000 | December 20, 2018The NSW Government is providing the Commissioner for NSW Fair Trading with a new power to issue a ‘consumer guarantee direction’. The new power will apply to complaints lodged from 28 December 2018.
-
Sheep export Heat Stress Risk Assessment draft released
First 5000 | December 20, 2018The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council is consulting with sheep producers and other supply chain stakeholders following the release last week by the Federal Department of Agriculture & Water Resources of the draft report on the Heat Stress Risk Assessment for live sheep exports.
-
Finance industry ends momentous year divided
First 5000 | December 20, 2018As possibly the most momentous year to date in the history of Australian financial services comes to an end, advice practitioners are being divided into two very distinct groups.
-
Shoppers spend up on drones, eco-products and activewear: Vend
First 5000 | December 19, 2018With Australia’s Christmas holiday shopping in full-swing, retail management software leader Vend has revealed the most-purchased products this December so far.
-
Getting a competitive edge with workplace competition
Stephen Barnes | December 19, 2018‘Life’s not a competition’ – a saying our parents might have said to us along with telling us about Santa and the Easter Bunny, however, in business, and in the workplace in particular, competition is both inevitable and indeed valuable.
-
5 tips for making a great virtual workplace
Carolin Petterson | December 19, 2018Nowadays, more and more online businesses operate on a principle of a virtual workplace. Even some traditional businesses are starting to employ more and more remote workers.
-
GAP in 2018 – a year in review
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 18, 2018Global Access Partners’ co-founder and managing director, Catherine Fritz-Kalish, looks back at a year filled with achievements.
-
Laura Ashley stores closing this month
First 5000 | December 18, 2018The Laura Ashley group of fashion and home furniture stores will close by the end of December.
-
FCA welcomes new mediation arrangements
First 5000 | December 18, 2018The Franchise Council of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s appointment of a new adviser to resolve disputes under the Franchising Code of Conduct.
-
Aussies to snag 3.7 billion credit card reward points this Christmas
First 5000 | December 17, 2018Millions of savvy Australian credit card holders plan to get something back for their generosity this giving season, according to finder.com.au.