Latest News
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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.
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Industry bodies welcome Labor’s billion dollar manufacturing pledge
First 5000 | October 26, 2017Industry bodies have welcomed Labor’s promise of a $1 billion Australian Manufacturing Future Fund to support innovative mid-sized Australian firms if it takes power after the next Federal election.
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Shifting the dial on Australian productivity
First 5000 | October 26, 2017The Productivity Commission’s latest report calls for concerted action on competition, education, health, planning and government services to boost Australia’s productivity.
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GAP ‘Hidden Giants’ Summit report released
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | October 25, 2017The report on the GAP Summit on mid-sized business has been released with a slew of recommendations to boost the size and vitality of the sector.
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Single Touch Payroll – What you need to know
Mike Rich | October 24, 2017Single Touch Payroll offers mid-sized firms a golden opportunity to undertake a proper business review and upgrade their solutions to increase efficiency and boost results.
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New opportunities blossom for former car suppliers
First 5000 | October 24, 2017The mid-sized companies which once supplied Australian automotive plants must find new opportunities as Holden closes its doors.
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Put employee well-being at the heart of your brand for healthier results!
Rachel Bevans | October 23, 2017Embedding employee wellbeing at the heart of your employer brand drives brand advocacy, customer experience and business performance.
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The Art of Success
Martin Hosking | October 17, 2017Australian mid-sized firms can seize the chance to grow into world beaters, but they need some help getting there. Redbubble co-founder and CEO Martin Hosking encourages Australian businesses to think of tomorrow and invest for success.
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Time to talk rather than relying on data
Rachel Bevans | October 16, 2017It’s easy to just rely on the amazing data that is available about consumers, but Rachel Bevans explains the benefits of a good old fashioned chat.