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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.
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Negotiation secrets from a successful exit strategy
Simon Bedard | July 9, 2018Simon Bedard outlines some of the key factors which allow entrepreneurs to build and sell a business effectively.
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Occupational noise control – How to reduce noise in the workplace
Derek Lotts | July 9, 2018When it comes to occupational noise control, you need to take a comprehensive approach and implement various measures to ensure the safety and health of your employees.
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Solving corporate governance needs more than deck chair rearranging
Andrew Linden | July 8, 2018Splitting company boards and allowing employees to elect board members are just the start of the reforms needed to fix corporate governance.
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You are an outstanding negotiator
Filip Hron | July 8, 2018Which personality type makes the best negotiators? And what can you do to improve your skills?
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New security of payment rules for Queensland construction
First 5000 | July 8, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has announced the next phase of its Building Industry Fairness legislation, which aims to improve financial protections for Queensland subcontractors and ensure they receive prompt payment for their services.
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Embracing AI won’t lead to unemployment
Helen Souness | July 7, 2018Universities need to teach executives and other future professionals how to work alongside new technology like AI while also honing those uniquely human transferable skills, such as creativity and leadership to meet the needs of business in our digital future.
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Local manufacturers explore the industry’s evolution at UNSW event
First 5000 | July 7, 2018The potential of emerging technologies has been keenly discussed at a UNSW summit exploring the reinvention of Australian manufacturing.