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New grant opportunity for advanced manufacturers in Victoria and South Australia
First 5000 | December 18, 2017Mid-sized manufacturers in Victoria and South Australia can now apply for the second round of advanced manufacturing grants offered by the Federal Department of Industry.
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Combining purpose and design to create an effective company website
Jodee Kelly | December 18, 2017Clear thinking about its purpose and attractive, user friendly design will help your website engage customers as well as drive sales.
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Australia takes the lead in digital trade negotiations
First 5000 | December 17, 2017Industry representatives have welcomed Australia’s leadership of WTO negotiations to reduce barriers to international digital trade.
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Queensland urged to embrace digital transformation
First 5000 | December 17, 2017The re-elected Labor administration should drive the digitalisation of Government services to lead modernisation in the state and the rest of Australia.
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Avoid the post-Christmas cashflow hangover
Greg Charlwood | December 16, 2017The holiday season can stretch the cash flows of smaller businesses, but six simple steps can ensure a happy New Year for your company.
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As Bitcoin reaches new heights, the ASX shows how blockchain can reinvent business
Jason Potts | December 15, 2017The move by the ASX to use blockchain to record transactions is just the beginning of a technological transformation of Australia’s financial markets and perhaps the wider business world.
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The easing of insolvency laws should encourage enterprise
Charles Bosse | December 14, 2017If we truly want to create a more dynamic and ambitious Australia, small business owners shouldn’t be ‘aced out of the game’ for having a go and coming up short.
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New mandatory data breach notification laws: What you need to know
Sophie Dawson | December 14, 2017New Australian and European Union data breach notification laws in 2018 should encourage firms to protect against leaks and help them respond quickly and effectively if breaches do occur.
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Revitalise your email marketing
James Bennett | December 13, 2017There’s no point ‘spamming’ your customers with mass produced messages they’re never going to read. The key to effective e-mail marketing is creating a personalised customer experience.
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Defence contracts open opportunities for SMEs and skilled workers
First 5000 | December 13, 2017Australian SMEs could reap global opportunities through the BAE Future Frigates bid, but the need to train more apprentices and develop STEM skills in the wider workforce remains a pressing priority.
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Employment expectations hit a six year high
First 5000 | December 12, 2017Australian hiring expectations have hit a six year high, led by strong growth in mining and construction; however, wholesale and retail continues to lag behind growth in other sectors.
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Why you should create an agile workspace
Belinda Lyone | December 12, 2017We no longer have to be tied to our desks. Modern technology allows people to work any time, anywhere. Creating agile, modern workspaces can reduce costs, boost productivity and attract creative employees.
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Defence research contracts boost Australian SMEs
First 5000 | December 11, 2017The latest set of high-tech defence contracts to Australian SMEs have been revealed, building on earlier announcements to encourage innovation in the domestic defence sector.
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High-growth firms are driving Australia’s economy
Emmanuel Njuguna | December 8, 2017Innovation is a key driver of firm growth, according to new evidence presented in the recently released Australian Innovation System Report.
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A glass half full?
First 5000 | December 8, 2017Almost half of Australia’s businesses are innovating in every industrial sector, but the Government’s drive to create a national ‘ideas boom’ may have stalled.