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Time’s up – It’s no longer a man’s world
Jerril Rechter | March 24, 2018It’s no longer ok for businesses and industries to carry on with the status quo – women are demanding equality and a safe workplace and community – and it’s about time.
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You are a security threat!
Stephen Barnes | March 23, 2018Business expert Stephen Barnes of Byronvale Advisors concludes his series on cyber-crime with a reminder to check what you reveal of yourself online and safeguard physical data too.
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COSBOA slams union plea for better contract conditions
Peter Strong | March 23, 2018Union demands for better contract conditions for workers will harm small businesses, says the CEO of the Council for Small Business Australia.
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Australians need a pay rise
Sally McManus | March 23, 2018In a wide ranging speech at the National Press Club, ACTU Secretary Sally McManus has called for better wages and contract terms for workers across Australia.
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Yes or no to regulation – The ‘gig economy’ debate
First 5000 | March 22, 2018The Australian Council for Trade Unions is calling for greater protection for workers in an increasingly deregulated and casualised labour market, while the Centre for Independent Studies warns that more rules will cut output and cost jobs.
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I’ve been hacked! Now what?
Stephen Barnes | March 22, 2018Stephen Barnes, author of ‘How to run your business better’, offers some useful tips to help individuals and businesses which have fallen victim to cyber-intrusion minimise the potential loss.
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NSW small business insolvencies on the rise
First 5000 | March 22, 2018Although small business insolvencies were down slightly in the last year, small business failures in New South Wales climbed 7% and small business owners must do more to plan their trajectory if they wish to grow into the mid-sized firms of tomorrow.
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Australia’s swinging safari from the 70s to today
Mark Cully | March 21, 2018In the first of a series of articles from the new Industry Insights report from the Office of the Chief Economist, Mark Cully traces some of the many changes which Australia has seen since the 1970s.
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SME revenue on the ‘up’ escalator
Kathryn Britt | March 21, 2018The latest Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index, which polls small to medium business leaders across Australia, shows more than half are forecasting positive revenue growth in 2018.
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Social engineering in cyber-crime
Stephen Barnes | March 21, 2018Steven Barnes of leading management consultancy Byronvale Advisors outlines some of the common social engineering cons which criminals employ to try to steal your company’s cash or personal details.
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Precision manufacturer secures defence future
Andrew Spence | March 21, 2018A South Australian advanced manufacturing company will use the Land 400 project to climb out of the ‘Valley of Death’ and grow its defence business.
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How to manage conflict in family firms
David Harland | March 20, 2018Conflicts are part and parcel of any family business, driven by rivalries, ego and different priorities. David Harland, the Managing Director of FINH, offers some tips on avoiding and resolving conflicts in family firms.
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New visa scheme to attract foreign talent launches July 1st
First 5000 | March 20, 2018A new visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent and deliver innovation to Australia will be piloted for a year from July 1st.
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Hacking and identity theft
Stephen Barnes | March 20, 2018In the second article in his series on cyber-crime, business consultant Stephen Barnes shares his own experiences of identity theft and impersonation.
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Gotcha – cybercrime will affect you
Stephen Barnes | March 19, 2018In the first of a five part series this week, management consultant Stephen Barnes of Byronvale Advisors reminds SMEs of the threats posed by cyber-crime and some simple, user friendly tips to stay safe.