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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.
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State inquiry to investigate the gig economy
First 5000 | September 24, 2018Victoria’s government will launch an Australian-first inquiry into the on-demand workforce and gig economy, following widespread claims of workers being underpaid and poorly treated.
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Reap what you sow: The benefits of having a garden in your office
Stella Ryne | September 24, 2018Many modern offices and corporations have embraced the idea of office gardens because of the many benefits they offer to both the company and the employees.
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The cost of work accidents hits home
First 5000 | September 23, 2018The social and financial impact of a workplace injury or illness is one thing that most Australians will never face. Unfortunately for some in the community, the impacts of a workplace accident are very real and the on-going issues for family members can be devastating and life-long.
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Firms gear up for more ethical use of artificial intelligence
First 5000 | September 23, 201892% of AI leaders claim to train their technologists in ethics and 74% AI outcomes weekly according to a report from SAS, Accenture Applied Intelligence, Intel, and Forbes Insights.
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6 creative ways to promote your new firm
Amelia Atkins | September 23, 2018Making the most of inexpensive but creative ways to promote a new venture can help you gain a foothold in the market.
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Do your products fit the market?
Paul Henderson | September 22, 2018How do you know if you have the right mix of products and services for your market? How can you decide what changes to make? The way to answer these questions has changed.
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Crackdown on mining firms passing safety costs to workers
First 5000 | September 22, 2018Queensland’s Mines Inspectorate has announced a crackdown on companies that insist labour hire workers pay for their own safety equipment and health checks.
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RBA small business finance report backs Ombudsman’s recommendations
First 5000 | September 22, 2018Small business owners and start-ups are still finding it difficult to access finance to start or grow their businesses, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest bulletin, Access to Small Business Finance.
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Financial tips for entrepreneurs
Amelia Atkins | September 22, 2018No one is a stranger to the headaches that money can bring. Luckily for entrepreneurs, there are ways of overcoming financial obstacles and even preventing financial disasters which spell doom in the business world. Here is what every first-time entrepreneur has to do.
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The top five apps for improving your productivity
Jamie Cunningham | September 21, 2018Hundreds of emails a day, long meetings, an ever-growing to-do list and no way of keeping track of where you’re at – it’s no wonder the modern workplace is full of highly stressed and underperforming employees. However, technology can help as well as hinder and choosing the right apps can help you get more done.