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New cyber report highlights password vulnerabilities
First 5000 | September 15, 2018WatchGuard’s latest Internet Security Report uncovers cybercriminals’ heightened use of credential-focused attacks, the continued prevalence of malicious Office documents, and a range of other security threats to businesses and organisations.
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New guide to borrowing from fintech lenders released
First 5000 | September 15, 2018The ASBFEO and theBankDoctor.org have released a guide to help small to medium enterprise owners better understand the ‘ins and outs’ of borrowing from fintech lenders.
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Whatever happened to ‘Shoes of Prey’?
Jessica Pallant | September 14, 2018The meteoric rise, and equally abrupt fall, of Australian ‘design your own shoes’ company Shoes of Prey highlights the dark side of the paradox of choice and shows that online made-to-order approaches might not solve the fashion industry’s problems.
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R U OK at work?
Melinda Fell | September 14, 2018When studies have shown that 45% of Australians currently aged between 16 to 85 will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, and a third of these cases will be related to pressures experienced at work, it’s high time to start talking.
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Ombudsman welcomes instant asset write-off extension
First 5000 | September 14, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for a further 12 months.
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South Australia looks for incubators to fill key innovation project
Jim Plouffe | September 13, 2018The South Australian government is searching the world for anchor tenants for its massive innovation precinct in the CBD of Adelaide.
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Making a splash with business agility
Evan Leybourn | September 13, 2018Evan Leybourn chats with Lani Beer, Innovator at Kind & Wood Mallesons, and Tim Newbold, a Strategic Agility Coach at Skillfire. about co-designed organisational transformation, the role of leaders, and how to ‘fang it’.
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Australian SME partners with advanced manufacturers to develop small arms in Adelaide
Jim Plouffe | September 13, 2018South Australian business Lightforce has linked with companies across the world to form vertically-integrated small arms firm Force Ordnance in answer to Australia’s defence build up.
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A smarter and more sustainable way to clean up illegal tips
First 5000 | September 12, 2018There are thousands of illegal dump sites across the country that are potential health and environmental hazards, but a new technique can sift potentially useful material from them.
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Finalists for the Queensland Safe Work Awards announced
First 5000 | September 12, 2018Queensland’s Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has announced the finalists in the 2018 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards, with 35 finalists across 10 categories.
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Victoria sets its sights on Southeast Asia
First 5000 | September 12, 2018The Victorian State Government has set out its plan to help local companies access the massive opportunities on offer in Southeast Asia, increase trade and investment, and create jobs with its new strategy for the region.
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The best franchisees have an open mind
First 5000 | September 11, 2018A Perth husband and wife team whose rags-to-riches success story saw them climb to the top of Australia’s competitive beauty market, say mindset is critical in securing the best franchisees.
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NSW incubator beckons tech companies to India
First 5000 | September 11, 2018The NSW Government is partnering with innovation consultancy Fusion Labs to offer NSW technology start-ups and scale-ups the opportunity to grow their business in the Indian market through a 12 month incubator program.
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ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the fourth industrial revolution
First 5000 | September 11, 2018Over 500 government and business leaders from around the Asia Pacific region will discuss ‘ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ at the World Economic Forum from the 11th to the 13th of September in Ha Noi in Vietnam.
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The importance of culture during complex mergers
Evan Leybourn | September 10, 2018Mergers are one of the most complex, disruptive and unpredictable activities that a company can ever go through. Yet, most organisations will go through the process at least once and the fate of each will depend in large part on their business agility.