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Two clicks at tax time can sort out your super
First 5000 | July 14, 2018The Australian Taxation Office is urging all taxpayers to take a few moments to check their super while they are using ATO online services through myGov this Tax Time.
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Queensland invites innovators to solve some ‘quirky’ problems
First 5000 | July 14, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has challenged Queensland businesses to identify digital solutions for issues ranging from monitoring the health of local communities to devising new navigational tools and measuring the age of fish.
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Girl Geek Academy offers grants to attend US conference
First 5000 | July 13, 2018Girl Geek Academy is extending its impact into the U.S. market with a scholarship initiative aimed at increasing the number of minority groups working within the chaos engineering field.
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Judging intervention in markets
First 5000 | July 13, 2018The Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Rod Sims, has outlined the ACCC’s approach to market intervention in a speech to the Australian Conference of Economists in Canberra.
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Tackling underpayment in labour hire supply chains
Maria Azzurra Tranfaglia | July 13, 2018Complex sub-contracting arrangements can see workers in hospitality, cleaning and agriculture underpaid while labour hire providers profit and the companies using them evade responsibility.
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Action on energy prices urged after ACCC release report
First 5000 | July 12, 2018Small business organisations have welcomed the release of the ACCC report on energy pricing and urged action by government authorities to reduce the burden of energy bills on the business community.
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6 things to consider before buying a business
Mark Stanley | July 12, 2018Wondering when the perfect time to buy a company is? The answer is now! However, before investing in a venture that could change your life, there are some important things to consider.
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ACCC releases blueprint to reduce electricity prices
First 5000 | July 12, 2018The ACCC’s recommendations to improve electricity affordability for Australian consumers and businesses are outlined in its final Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry report.
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AgTech firm eyes international growth
First 5000 | July 11, 2018A family-run Brisbane business that developed an environmentally-friendly plastic mulch film that saves farmers time and money is set to take on the world.
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How one Adelaide firm expanded into defence
First 5000 | July 11, 2018Adelaide business Norseld has made a strategic decision to grow its business by entering the Australian defence industry.
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Watch out, tax scams about!
First 5000 | July 11, 2018As Tax Time 2018 begins, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to be on high alert for tax-related scams.
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Choosing artwork for your company
Justine Wilson | July 10, 2018Struggling to find the missing link when decorating a space? If you’re new to the art scene, selecting the perfect piece can be a daunting task. However, there’s an art piece out there for every foyer and office, you just need to know how to find it.
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Driverless shuttle serves Australia’s first innovation district
Andrew Spence | July 10, 2018A driverless electric shuttle linking Australia’s first innovation district with nearby public transport stops has launched in Adelaide.
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Victoria puts local businesses first
First 5000 | July 10, 2018The Andrews Government has proposed new laws to the State Parliament that will prioritise local workers and businesses for sub-contracting work on major Victorian projects.
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To appreciate its power, think of design as a drug
Agustin Chevez | July 9, 2018The design of a workspace can have significant effects on the people who work within it. And, just like a drug, design can have good and bad effects over time.