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GAP year in review
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 22, 20172017 has been a year of celebration for Global Access Partners – we turned 20 in July – and how spectacular these last twelve months turned out to be!
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Join the ‘Pacific Connect’ debate on digital development
Andrew Carriline | December 21, 2017This is your invitation to join Pacific Connect discussions on ways to bring world leading digital capability to the region and create opportunities for Australian firms.
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Banks revise their code of practice to rebuild trust in the sector
First 5000 | December 21, 2017The Australian Bankers Association has offered a new code of practise to head off consumer and small business complaints about the sector, but concerns remain regarding the new provisions and their enforcement.
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Australia’s growing role in the Pacific
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells | December 20, 2017Australia is stepping up its engagement with Pacific nations by reinvigorating economic partnerships, strengthening security arrangements and forging stronger diplomatic, business and cultural relationships.
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Ministerial reshuffle marks a crossroads in science and innovation policy
First 5000 | December 20, 2017Malcolm Turnbull’s ministerial reshuffle has revamped his industry team but his apparent demotion of the science portfolio has raised eyebrows, given his initial enthusiasm for a science and innovation agenda.
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Mid-sized firms well placed to drive Australian exports
First 5000 | December 20, 2017A new survey of Australian exporters underlines the rich potential for mid-sized firms to enter or expand foreign trade, target high value niches and supply global value chains.
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Cooperative Research Council review
Tony Peacock | December 19, 2017Dr Tony Peacock, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Research Centres Association, offers a fascinating insight into the process of lodging a business proposal for scientific research alongside an update on current activities.
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It’s time to take your business pulse
Andrew Spring | December 19, 2017Christmas is nearly upon us so why not use the holidays to conduct a business health check before the year is out. Seek professional advice if you need it and give your company the best chance of enjoying a prosperous New Year.
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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.