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The problem isn’t unskilled graduates, it’s a lack of full-time job opportunities
Shirley Jackson | January 20, 2018Businesses have criticised students for graduating with degrees which don’t equip them for the workplace, but the real problem is the lack of full time jobs available for young people today.
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Electricity spot price soars in South-East Australia heatwave
First 5000 | January 19, 2018Electricity spot market prices climbed to the highest January level since 2010 as South-East Australia sweltered in the heat.
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New payments platform to launch in February
First 5000 | January 19, 2018Australia’s long anticipated New Payments Platform will launch next month, allowing near instantaneous transfers of money, but better identity management will be required to stop cyber-criminals exploiting the new system.
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Cyber-threats rank high in new global risk report
First 5000 | January 19, 2018The World Economic Forum warns that growing social, policital and environmental risks around the world threaten economic recovery.
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Nominations open for the 2018 Endeavour Awards
First 5000 | January 18, 2018Nominations are now welcomed for the 2018 Endeavour Awards for outstanding and innovative Australian manufacturers.
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Call to end loopholes in commercial tax debt disclosure
First 5000 | January 18, 2018Draft reforms affecting the transparency of commercial tax debts have been welcomed, but may not go far enough to deter firms which game the system to evade paying tax.
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The health trends shaping mid-sized health, food and sports companies
First 5000 | January 17, 2018Mid-sized firms in the food, health and sports industries should take note of the latest predictions for the health of Australians over the next five years.
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Dear company, you are not in business to make money
Evan Leybourn | January 17, 2018Australian firms should identify and focus on their purpose, rather than their bottom line, to differentiate themselves from their competitors, offer real customer value and succeed in the 21st century.
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Government hails new crowdfunding opportunities
Kelly O'Dwyer | January 16, 2018The Commonwealth Government has welcomed the legalisation of more crowd funding opportunities for Australian firms.
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New regulations clear the way for ‘smart’ traffic solutions
First 5000 | January 16, 2018New regulations will encourage the development of ‘smart’ transport solutions to ease congestion in Australia’s crowded capitals.
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The sectors set to rise or fall in 2018
First 5000 | January 15, 2018IBISWorld’s business information analysts reveal the top five industries they expect to grow – or shrink – this year.
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Women fighting the gender pay gap need more than discrimination laws
Alice Orchiston | January 14, 2018Equal pay laws have not been enough to ensure women are paid fairly for the same work as men. A range of other measures are therefore required to achieve pay equality.
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Outsourcing v offshoring: Let’s clear up the confusion
Stephen Barnes | January 13, 2018The ideas of ‘outsourcing’ and ‘offshoring’ are often used interchangeably, but understanding the difference between the two concepts is vital to efficient business planning.
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New grant opportunities for innovative Victorian and Queensland SMEs
First 5000 | January 12, 2018Victorian SMEs can now apply for the latest round of development funds from their state government while 11 more Queensland firms have won Accelerate Small Business Grants.
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Get busy when business goes quiet
John Debenham | January 12, 2018The drop in retail trading that invariably follows Christmas and the New Year sales offers a good opportunity to assess and revitalise the digital side of your business.