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Gilmour Space secures $19 million to launch hybrid rockets into space
First 5000 | September 29, 2018Small satellite customers could soon be booking rides on new Australian rockets, as top local VCs set their sights on the final frontier.
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Australian jobs grow but hours are in decline
First 5000 | September 29, 2018The number of filled jobs in Australia grew by 117,000 or 0.8 per cent in the June quarter 2018, while the number of hours worked decreased by 0.5 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms, according to new labour market insights released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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If you’re still selling solutions, you’re going to get crushed
Paul Henderson | September 28, 2018The technology industry is renowned for innovation, disruption and the fast pace of change. And yet, an old approach to sales lingers after almost 30 years. Fortunately, solution selling is in its twilight years. It’s dying. And so will any technology vendor that persists with solutions as its primary focus.
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Securing against food chain contamination
Rebecca Hoile | September 28, 2018Food contamination has been a regular feature in news headlines over the past fortnight.
The discovery of needles in strawberries and other fruit has been the main cause of concern, with incidents spreading across the country and overseas, but food security is a topic of wider concern. -
New apricot varieties look to revitalise production
Andrew Spence | September 28, 2018The largest release of new apricot varieties in Australia’s history has been launched in a bid to revitalise the declining industry.
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Embrace the tech trends of the future today
Andrew Tucker | September 27, 2018As technology continues to evolve, tomorrow’s business leader will look and perform very differently thanks to tools and applications involving artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation, to say nothing of the innovations to come.
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Business means cooperation as well as competition
First 5000 | September 27, 2018Modern business can be cut throat but embracing collaboration as well as competition can lead to sustainable success.
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Manuka plantation sets fresh direction for commercial forestry
First 5000 | September 27, 2018The first trees have been planted in a project seeking to spark a new wave of commercial activity at the birthplace of Australia’s forest industry.
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When resilience isn’t enough to fight burnout
First 5000 | September 26, 2018Employees are often advised to toughen up to prevent burnout – a special type of job stress characterised by exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy – but research shows the drivers of burnout are usually found in the work environment rather than in the individual failings of employees.
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Aussie retailers look forward to Christmas
First 5000 | September 26, 2018Australian retailers are backing online channels, including branded eCommerce sites, marketplaces and online sales events, as a growth driver for Christmas trading this year.
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NSW Small Business Commissioner re-appointed for second term
First 5000 | September 26, 2018New South Wales’ Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro has announced the re-appointment of Robyn Hobbs OAM to a second term as NSW Small Business Commissioner to commence on 6 February 2019.
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CSIRO challenges industry to support a bold ‘lunar’ challenge
First 5000 | September 25, 2018The latest industry roadmap published by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, encourages the growing domestic space sector to join with international partners to adopt a bold challenge — providing technological expertise to help to establish a human base on the Moon.
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Digitial marketplace tops 1,000 contracts
First 5000 | September 25, 2018The Australian Government’s “Digital Marketplace” has reached two significant milestones, celebrating its second anniversary while hosting more than 1000 opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
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Consumers will use AI to save time and money
First 5000 | September 25, 2018A recent survey by Gartner reveals that saving time and money are the top reasons why consumers would use artificial intelligence (AI) rather than interact with people.
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What is “safety differently”?
First 5000 | September 24, 2018Safety Differently is the name given to a movement within the safety industry that challenges organisations to view three key areas of their business differently – how safety is defined, the role of people, and the focus of the business.