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Queensland signs memorandum of understanding with PNG
First 5000 | August 7, 2018Queensland has strengthened its relationship with its northern neighbour, Papua New Guinea, with the signing of a new four year Memorandum of Understanding with its Prime Minister, the Honourable Peter O’Neill.
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Conduct your business like an orchestra
First 5000 | August 7, 2018Just as an orchestral conductor organises a diverse set of players to perform a piece of music, so an effective business leader must embrace the full diversity of a company’s employees to get the best results.
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The executive office: Designed to impress
Lillian Connors | August 7, 2018First impressions count, and the design of your office can help visitors understand your personality and brand, as well as create an attractive and productive place in which to work.
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Call for small business insights on policy in Queensland
First 5000 | August 6, 2018The Queensland Government is calling on experienced small business owners and operators to take part in new small business consultation panels to help inform government decision-making.
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Free University of Sydney online courses on design thinking
First 5000 | August 6, 2018The NSW Government has helped the University of Sydney to deliver two free online courses to help businesses and entrepreneurs embrace innovation through design thinking.
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Four common workplace chemicals linked to prostate cancer
First 5000 | August 6, 2018A new Canadian study has linked four common hazardous substances to an aggressive form of early onset prostate cancer.
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The precarious life of an independent worker
Stephen Barnes | August 5, 2018More and more Australians are creating their own employment opportunities, but what are some of the upsides and downsides of being an independent worker?
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Small business skills summit delivered direct to regional firms
First 5000 | August 5, 2018From the family farm to the local fish and chip shop, small business is at the heart of Australia’s rural and regional communities. Now an innovative Small Business Skills Summit aims to deliver the latest small business insight and expertise direct to their door.
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Repair, replace or refund? Your obligations to your customers
Mark Stanley | August 5, 2018No matter how hard you try to please your customers, there will be times when they want a refund or replacement after a sale. Mark Stanley outlines some of the legal responsibilities which Australian firms must fulfil in terms of customer service.
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ACCC to increase enforcement efforts
First 5000 | August 4, 2018The ACCC will further increase its enforcement action, expand its work on data, algorithms and digital platforms, and increase the use of its powers to gather evidence in complex merger investigations over the next 12 months.
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New agricultural technology sought for internet of things trial
First 5000 | August 4, 2018The Victorian Government has began a global search to find cutting-edge agtech to support its On-Farm Internet of Things Trial.
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NSW grants to accelerate defence technology
First 5000 | August 4, 2018Grants of up to $50,000 are up for grabs to provide seed funding for NSW small-to-medium size enterprises to help develop early stage defence technologies.
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Indigenous entrepreneurs set their sights on global markets
First 5000 | August 3, 2018Australia’s Indigenous Business Accelerator Program, Barayamal, is taking some of the best up-and-coming Indigenous entrepreneurs to America from September 3 to 13.
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New alliance to represent defence industry SMEs
First 5000 | August 3, 2018An ‘Australian Defence Alliance’ has been created to represent the interests of nearly 1,000 small to medium enterprises in defence and dual-use industries.
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How to future-proof your business finances
Tahni Davison | August 3, 2018Market disruptions can hit SMEs hard if they haven’t planned ahead, but while no-one has a crystal ball, there are several simple ways to help future-proof your financial position.