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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.
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Non-bank business lenders growing in popularity amongst SME’s
Jack Jordan | November 9, 2018There is no doubt the big banks remain major players in the SME lending market however, there has been a steady rise in the number of non-bank lenders offering fast and flexible lending options in this space.
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Does the next industrial revolution spell the end of manufacturing jobs?
Jeff Morgan | November 9, 2018Will robots be the saviour or nemesis of Australia’s mid-sized manufacturers? Industry 4.0 is changing everything.
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Energy workers need support as the market changes
Julian Lorkin | November 8, 2018Workers in the coal-fired power industry should be supported structural change forces them into new jobs, according to a report from UNSW Business School.
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Family businesses must look beyond traditional sources of capital
David Harland | November 8, 2018Australian family owned mid-sized firms can look beyond traditional sources of finance as they seek to expand.
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9 tips to improve your social media presence
First 5000 | November 8, 2018Despite the recent Facebook controversy and changes on other social platforms which limit the effectiveness of advertising, SMEs can still benefit from an active social media presence, given the continuing popularity of such networks and the dominance of the mobile phone.
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$2.4 million boost for NSW Defence Innovation Network
First 5000 | November 7, 2018New South Wales’ Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair has officially launched the state’s Defence Innovation Network, a $5 million initiative to increase collaboration between the State’s defence industry and universities.
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CEO pay is more about white male entitlement than value for money
Carl Rhodes | November 7, 2018The evidence suggests the impact of CEOs on company performance isn’t enough to justify their sky-high pay, which is really based more on a culture of power and privilege.