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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.
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Big data and mid-sized companies
First 5000 | October 16, 2017Mid sized firms can use big data to understand their customers and streamline internal processes but few can afford the data specialists required to turn raw data into useful information. However, as technology continues to evolve, it may put sophisticated analytical tools into the hands of every employee.
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Adelaide defence firm hacked for F35 data
First 5000 | October 13, 2017The theft of sensitive defence data from an Adelaide aerospace firm has highlighted the need for Australian firms to improve their computer security. The firm, which had not patched its software for a year and used default passwords, was hacked and lost commercially valuable information on air force and navy programmes.
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Protecting your Company from Cyber-Attack
First 5000 | October 11, 2017A well planned and properly implemented company cyber-security strategy may not protect against every threat, but it can greatly reduce the chances of compromise and limit its scope if one occurs.
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The Cyber-Threat to Mid-Sized Businesses
First 5000 | October 11, 2017The latest report by the Australian Cyber Security Centre outlines the grave threats posed by online criminality and espionage to the Australian business community.
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Stuck in the Middle with You
Andrew Robertson | October 9, 2017If the government is serious about encouraging mid-sized firms to expand to create jobs and value, they must join private sector calls for better business education for company managers, the hiring of management and financial talent and help fund outside consultants to bridge the gap.
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Julie Bishop launches International Cyber Engagement Strategy
First 5000 | October 6, 2017The government’s new International Cyber Engagement Strategy promises consultation with mid-sized firms as it lays out a comprehensive digital trade and cyber-security strategy for the next three years.
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Sinodinos backs mid-sized firms at the GAP Summit
First 5000 | October 6, 2017Arthur Sinodinos, Federal Minister of industry, Innovation and Science, highlighted the need for government, industry and the non-profit sector to collaborate to address barriers to growth for mid-sized firms at September’s GAP Summit