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Qantas reaches out to mid-sized business
First 5000 | November 15, 2017Australian airline giant Qantas is reaching out to thousands of mid-sized businesses to offer help, advice and networking opportunities.
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New NBN business initiatives help mid-sized firms connect
First 5000 | November 14, 2017The NBN has announced new measures to help Australian firms reap the benefits of faster connectivity after recent criticism of the scheme.
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Productivity, ideology and constitutional change
Klass Woldring | November 13, 2017The recent Productivity Commission productivity review did not go far enough. Australia needs bolder constitutional and economic reform to unlock the nation’s potential.
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Five steps Australia can take to build an effective space agency
Anthony Wicht | November 10, 2017Mid-sized firms can drive Australia’s growing space industry, but what should the new agency aim to achieve?
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A holistic approach to cyber-security
Naran McClung | November 9, 2017The shift from on-premises computing to the cloud, the new Notifiable Data Breaches scheme and cyber criminals’ increasing interest in smaller targets mean firms must integrate their strategy.
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Mid-sized firms urged to embrace advanced manufacturing
First 5000 | November 8, 2017‘Golden opportunities’ await manufacturers which target high value niches and embrace advanced business models and production techniques.
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Small Business Ombudsman backs public bank for SMEs
First 5000 | November 7, 2017Kate Carnell calls for a home grown version of the British Business Bank to help mid-sized firms secure the finance they need to develop.
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2 Aussie firms win Royal Navy contracts
First 5000 | November 6, 2017Two Australian companies have won contracts to supply systems for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, underlining the ability of Australian mid-sized defence firms to export.
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A German lesson for Australia
Ian McAuley | November 3, 2017Ian McAuley expands on the lessons Australia can learn from Germany’s high performing family owned businesses.
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New $150 million Equity Fund backs mid-sized growth in NSW
First 5000 | November 2, 2017The GO NSW Equity Fund will target ambitious mid-sized firms in regional NSW to boost jobs and growth.
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Aussie firm spearheads drive to commercialise quantum computing
First 5000 | November 1, 2017A new Australian mid-sized firm, based at UNSW Sydney, will develop quantum computing hardware which could revolutionise information technology.
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5 ways to grow your business faster
Stephen Barnes | October 31, 2017Are you too busy running your business to find the time to grow? There’s five key ways you can grow your business faster – and you might even get less ‘busy’ along the way.
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SMB confidence hits a 4 year high
First 5000 | October 30, 2017Mid-sized business confidence reaches levels matched only once since March 2010 with the ACT and NSW leading the way.
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States crack down on workplace safety
First 5000 | October 30, 2017NSW firms will face on the spot fines to reduce falls at work from November 1st and Queensland and Western Australia are ramping up penalties for worker death and injury.
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Supporting cyber-security boosts Australian – Sri Lankan trade
Jayantha Fernando | October 27, 2017Sri Lanka’s determination to counter cyber-crime encourages trade with Australia and proves that cross-border cooperation is the key to defeating online threats to commerce and communication.