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Are you and your executive team geared for the year?
Melinda Fell | February 1, 2018The first month of 2018 has passed; resolutions been made and now’s the time to focus your thoughts on your goals for the year – and how well you and your team are positioned and resourced to achieve them.
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ICT is more than just an enabler
Rob Fitzpatrick | January 31, 2018The Australian Information Industry Association welcomes the Government’s new strategic plan to strengthen Australia’s innovation culture but stresses the need to support software innovation.
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5 sectors to watch for new employment opportunities
First 5000 | January 31, 2018A new school and university year is beginning, with many students choosing courses to prepare them for their first job, but which industries will offer the greatest employment growth in the near future?
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Australian malware detections doubled in 2017
First 5000 | January 30, 2018A new report details significant increases in the volume of threats against both businesses and consumers and details the most serious malware types and vectors used in 2017.
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ISA presents its innovation roadmap for 2030
First 5000 | January 30, 2018The 2030 innovation strategy released by Innovation and Science Australia includes a target to ensure a third of government procurement is awarded to SMEs by 2022.
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Use your CCTV to generate business value
Jeff Bradford | January 30, 2018Many firms and premises use CCTV for security, but analysing the data they produce can generate a range of useful business insights.
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Government releases Defence Export Strategy
First 5000 | January 29, 2018The Turnbull Government has unveiled its plans to unlock more jobs and investment in Australia’s defence sector with the release of the new Defence Export Strategy.
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Australian firms invited to submit quantum tech proposals
First 5000 | January 29, 2018After Professor Michelle Simmons’ recognition as Australian of the Year for her work in quantum computing, the Government has announced new Defence opportunities for Australian firms.
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Mobile apps are transforming consumer spending
First 5000 | January 29, 2018The popularity of mobile apps is disrupting a range of established industries, offering smaller firms an opportunity to offer consumers greater convenience and choice.
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Attract the best talent by building your culture and brand
Rachel Bevans | January 29, 2018Should you concentrate on building your corporate culture or your employer brand to engage and attract the right talent in the competitive labour market of today?
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The new Trans-Pacific Partnership is a win for the service sector
Giovanni Di Lieto | January 28, 2018The new regional trade deal may not be enough to convince the USA to join, but it will benefit export-minded Australian firms who choose to take advantage.
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The risks and returns of offshoring
Stephen Barnes | January 27, 2018Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of shifting parts of your company’s operations overseas will help you make the best choices for your firm.
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Australia agrees new Trans-Pacific trade deal
First 5000 | January 26, 2018Australia will be part of a new 11 member Pacific trade agreement, opening opportunities for mid-sized firms across the region, despite the withdrawal of the USA from the original TPP.
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TAFE to offer courses in cybersecurity
First 5000 | January 26, 2018TAFE institutions around Australia have agreed to offer two new qualifications in cybersecurity to address the nation’s growing skills shortage.
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Why 2018 will be a great year for Australian competition
First 5000 | January 26, 2018Australia is a wonderful country to live and do business in. This Australia day ACCC Chairman Rod Sims explains how recent changes to the Competition and Consumer Act will protect smaller firms from unfair and anti-competitive corporate practises.