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Innovation grants announced in W.A.
First 5000 | July 7, 2018Six projects will share $430,000 over the next year in innovation grants provided by the West Australian state government’s $16.7 million New Industries Fund.
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How to nail the scaling process
Nathan Airey | July 6, 2018Serial entrepreneur Nathan Airey, the co-founder of Bookwell , looks at ways to overcome the challenges of scaling a business in terms of human resources and the technical backend.
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Firms warned not to overcharge for card payments
First 5000 | July 6, 2018Firms are being warned not to rort their customers by overcharging for the use of credit cards.
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Global collaboration produces 3D printed field test kit
Jim Plouffe | July 6, 2018A three-cornered collaboration between South Australia, Texas and Ethiopia is using 3D printed technology and design innovation to efficiently diagnose a deadly disease that infects a million people every year.
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Digital transformation – Marathon or sprint?
Kirk Penn | July 5, 2018Looking at digital transformation as a relay, rather than a sprint or a marathon, can help businesses successfully transition to modern business practises.
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Gartner identifies the top six security and risk management trends
First 5000 | July 5, 2018Business leaders are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact cybersecurity can have on business outcomes. Security leaders should harness this increased support and take advantage of six emerging trends to improve their organisation’s resilience while elevating their own standing.
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Victoria tightens rules to protect driving contractors
First 5000 | July 5, 2018Victorian firms subcontracting transport to owner drivers or forestry contractors – including drivers using digital freight and delivery platforms – are being warned to adhere to new worker protection measures.
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3 ways to make your company more valuable than your industry peers
Simon Bedard | July 4, 2018Have you ever wondered what determines the value of your business? A range of factors can be more important than the size of your company or the sector it’s in.
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Canberra welcomes launch of Australian Space Agency
First 5000 | July 4, 2018UNSW Canberra Space will bring innovative technologies to collaborations with the newly launched Australian Space Agency.
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How pot plants create a healthier and happier office
Cristina Hernandez | July 4, 2018How many pot plants do you have in your office? Five pot plants in a medium-sized room can clean up pollutants and improve mood and well-being.
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The benefits of podcasting your business
Stephen Barnes | July 3, 2018If you’re a Business-to-Business company, then there are lots of reasons to consider adding podcasts into your marketing mix.
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Graphene company partners with South Australian university
Andrew Spence | July 3, 2018Technology capable of producing high-grade graphite at a price and scale viable for use in energy storage devices, coatings and polymers is being commercialised following the establishment of a new Australian company.
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Queensland safe work and return to work award nominations close soon
First 5000 | July 3, 2018Time is running out for Queensland workplaces to enter the 2018 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards, with nominations closing on Friday 6 July.
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Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue
Adrienne O'Neil | July 2, 2018Sexual assault in the workplace (and beyond) has many negative health impacts. It needs to be treated as a health and safety issue.
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Big firms, ‘fat cats’ and social inequality
Hari Bapuji | July 2, 2018Lavish CEO salaries are often highlighted as an example of widening income inequality, but that singular focus misses the other equally important ways big business fails to contribute to a fairer society