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Australia sees continued strength in construction applications
First 5000 | December 17, 2018Some 2,210 new projects entered Australia’s construction work pipeline in November 2018, with their combined worth of $25 billion nearly double the 3 year median value.
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Why succession planning is key to the survival of your business
Bestow | December 17, 2018If you’re a business owner, or are ramping up to start your own, then you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about the future of your business, and this is for the best. It takes careful planning to build a successful business that’s profitable and long-lasting.
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Top 5 New Year’s financial fitness resolutions
First 5000 | December 16, 2018Getting financially fit should be at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions, according to advice issued by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
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The future of the electronics manufacturing industry
Keith Coppersmith | December 16, 2018It might be a slow and steady rise to prominence for other industries, but technology electronics manufacturing is on a constant upward trajectory.
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Launch of deep technology incubator
First 5000 | December 16, 2018Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has formally launched the nandin Deep Technology Incubator, a full-service innovation hub that enables the best and the brightest minds to come together to foster innovation and change.
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How to keep employees motivated during and after the holidays
Jen McKenzie | December 15, 2018Towards the end of every year, the holidays present special challenges to employers. After all, employees can become preoccupied with shopping, reuniting with friends and family members, holiday parties, and special events.
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Attracting and retaining people – why did I bother
Stephen Chong | December 15, 2018It’s not unusual for exasperated managers after having spent untold hours during the interview and recruitment process to throw up their hands and ask ‘why did I bother’.
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Thai-Australian bilateral trade and cultural connections discussed
First 5000 | December 15, 2018Members of the Thai Australia Network (TAN) Board together with Philip Dalidakis MP met with Allan McKinnon PSM, Australian Ambassador-Designate to Thailand during his visit to Melbourne last week.
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Service Seeking in court for helping businesses write ‘customer’ reviews
First 5000 | December 14, 2018The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against online tasking platform, Service Seeking Pty Ltd (Service Seeking), for engaging in misleading conduct relating to customer reviews.
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7 Business Blunders to avoid this Christmas
Jedda Cain | December 14, 2018Christmas is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for most business owners. However, a lot of businesses make some common marketing mistakes during Christmas time and put their brand in jeopardy.
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ATO releases corporate tax data
First 5000 | December 14, 2018The Australian Tax Office has published information about Australia’s corporate tax system, which continues to build a picture of the tax affairs of the largest companies operating in Australia.
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Commonwealth Government to establish new integrity commission
Scott Morrison | December 13, 2018A new Commonwealth Integrity Commission will take the lead on detecting and stamping out any corrupt and criminal behaviour by Commonwealth employees.
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Watch out for holiday season scams
First 5000 | December 13, 2018Scamwatch is warning people to be careful about being caught out by holiday season scams.
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Custom design furniture: New Year New Business
Lillian Connors | December 13, 2018Looking for a new challenge in 2019. Have you ever considered starting your own custom design furniture business?
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Adelaide wins Australian Space Agency
First 5000 | December 12, 2018Australia’s Space Agency will be located in Adelaide, reinforcing South Australia’s long-standing contribution to the nation’s space journey which will drive entrepreneurship and innovation while enhancing the city’s liveability.