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Nine targets Small to Medium Businesses in 9Galaxy evolution
First 5000 | November 14, 2018Nine has unveiled the next stage of plans to simplify and further automate the buying of television through its unique proprietary technology 9Galaxy and launched 9Voyager, aimed at opening the TV market to more small and medium enterprise (SME) owners.
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Payment times review will identify Australia’s worst payers
Kate Carnell | November 14, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell has announced a review of payment times, to measure the effects of late or extended payment practices on the cash flow of small businesses and family enterprises in Australia.
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Tax relief for small and medium-sized businesses
First 5000 | November 13, 2018Millions of small and medium–sized businesses across Australia will pay less tax five years sooner, with new laws fast-tracking tax relief for the sector passing Parliament, last month.
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Australia over two-thirds to optimal workplace mental health, wellbeing
First 5000 | November 13, 2018SuperFriend, the national mental health organisation influencing positive change in workplace mental health and wellbeing, has released its annual ‘Indicators of a Thriving Workplace’ report, which measures the current state of mental health and wellbeing in Australian workplaces against a desired state.
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Australian IT spending set to increase 3.5% next year
First 5000 | November 13, 2018Spending on information technology products and services in Australia is forecast to reach almost A$93 billion in 2019, slightly higher than the global average growth rate of 3.2%.
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Auto Dealers concerned about margin compression, consumer confidence
First 5000 | November 12, 2018Australian automobile dealers are highly concerned about margin compression and consumer confidence according to insights found in the inaugural Cox Automotive Australia Dealer Sentiment Index (CAADSI).
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Prompter payments for subbies
First 5000 | November 12, 2018Building contractors and sub-contractors in NSW will now enjoy more financial security and prompter payments for their work, under reforms introduced to Parliament.
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6 simple steps to fight off cyber attacks
Kane Lightowler | November 12, 2018Kane Lightowler explains how medium sized firms can fight off cyber-attacks and avoid falling victim to hacks, breaches and malware.
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Financial security is good for your mental health
First 5000 | November 11, 2018Better financial security could be good for your mental health, according to researchers at Curtin University, reducing daily stress and long term worries.
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It’s too soon to celebrate a narrowing gender wage gap
Rebecca Cassells | November 11, 2018The gender pay gap is declining in Australia, although that probably has more to do with underlying economic conditions than any sweeping social change.
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Human Intelligence 2.0: How will we get there?
Alan Finkel | November 11, 2018Australia’s chief scientist outlines a bright future for mankind’s latest creation.
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Sci-Fi inspired tractor beam helps researchers boldly go where none have gone before
Andrew Spence | November 10, 2018A light driven energy trap similar to tractor beams used to capture spaceships in science fiction movies such as Star Trek and Star Wars has been developed by researchers in South Australia.
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Make your business’s homepage stand out!
First 5000 | November 10, 2018Every business needs an internet presence to offer information, drive sales and compete in the modern marketplace, but what makes a good webpage? Here are the top 8 must have items to make sure your page welcomes potential customers rather than driving them away.
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Cultural issues slow digital change in Australian companies
First 5000 | November 10, 2018Cultural issues are stinting the digital transformation efforts of Australian organisations. Problems with risk aversion, a lack of strong leadership and a negative corporate culture, rather than the technology itself, are holding back businesses.
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Empowering consumers against companies
First 5000 | November 9, 2018ACCC Chair Rod Sims has told the West Australian Australian-Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Perth that the ACCC will continue to give a voice to consumers and push companies to live up to their responsibilities.