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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.
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Your employees need coaching, not gadgets
Grace McCarthy | December 8, 2017The greatest reward for a leader is seeing their staff develop and grow. Treat staff well and they treat your customers well, allowing your business to flourish.
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Mid-sized firms gear up for Western Sydney Airport
First 5000 | December 7, 2017Mid-sized firms are taking full advantage of Sydney’s new $5 billion airport project, with construction and services offering a bonanza for local firms.
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Three keys to creating cohesive virtual teams
Ruth MacKay | December 6, 2017As the modern workplace continues its acceleration into the virtual space, managers must take care to ensure productivity and teamwork are maintained in a more distributed workforce.
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Speed, market vision and reinvention – CSIRO’s vision for the future
Larry Marshall | December 5, 2017CSIRO CEO Larry Marshall explains the impressive past, hard working present and exciting future of science driven innovation in Australia.
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New inquiry into justice for Australian SMEs
First 5000 | December 4, 2017The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has revealed plans for a new inquiry into access to justice for smaller Australian businesses.
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States encourage more cyber security professionals
First 5000 | December 4, 2017South Australian state minister Martin Hamilton-Smith argues that better cyber-security and more trained professionals are required to protect Australian defence suppliers from criminal and state-sponsored cyber-attacks.
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How to win the holiday battle
Andrew Spring | December 4, 2017The holiday season can take its toll, both financially and emotionally, but a few simple steps can help smaller firms not only survive but thrive throughout the festive season.