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New lending options boost SMEs and the economy
First 5000 | September 30, 2021Changes to lending markets over the last decade means there are now a wide range of finance options available for small businesses that don’t require property as security, according to a new report by the Productivity Commission.
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ANZ business travellers are ready to restart travelling despite the global pandemic
First 5000 | September 29, 2021A recent study from SAP Concur found that 98 per cent of surveyed business travellers from Australia and New Zealand were ready to travel for business in the next 12 months, with 68 per cent noting they were ‘very willing’ to do this.
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What makes a good leader? Thoughts from an award winning auctioneer
Andy Reid | September 28, 2021Possibly one of the more persistent debates in business, sports, and life generally is this whole topic of what constitutes a good leader. Auctioneer Andy Reid explains.
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More dirt track than roadmap until businesses receive answers
First 5000 | September 27, 2021Professional accounting body CPA Australia has published ten questions it says governments must answer to give businesses the certainty they need to re-open or continue trading under state and territory roadmaps.
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Huawei releases Intelligent World 2030 trends report
First 5000 | September 24, 2021Huawei has released the Intelligent World report which systematically describes the intelligent world in the next decade and forecasts industry trends in an attempt to help industries identify new opportunities and discover new value.
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SME owners are looking beyond lockdowns to adapt, grow
First 5000 | September 23, 2021National SME Growth Index research by leading non-bank lender ScotPac found just over half (50.1%) SMEs are forecasting business H2 2021 revenue growth.
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Telcos and credit providers fail consumers during COVID-19: scorecard
First 5000 | September 22, 2021Telecommunications and credit and personal finance providers were found to be joint wooden spoon winners in a 2020 Sector Scorecard developed by Consumer Policy Research Centre and Roy Morgan.
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Should business encourage vaccinations?
Kate Bettes | September 21, 2021As Australia edges closer to the vaccination targets required to open the economy and international borders, big businesses have been stepping up but is it their role to do so? Kate Bettes explains.
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We’re doing well despite Delta, but 3 economic challenges remain
Richard Holden | September 20, 2021Australia faces economic problems down the road if three big, structural reform areas – housing affordability, the tax mix, and decarbonisation – are not addressed in the post-COVID recovery.
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Celebrate family businesses this National Family Business Day
First 5000 | September 17, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to celebrate and support family businesses on National Family Business Day.
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New AI centre to partner with Australian business
First 5000 | September 16, 2021A new centre will empower Australian industry to embrace the rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence research and innovation.
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Crisis and Opportunity. What will your ‘New Normal’ look like?
Bronwyn Reid | September 15, 2021The COVID 19 pandemic has crushed so many businesses, and unfortunately, destroyed so many lives. But there will be a New Normal. Every crisis ushers in new way of operating, and this global pandemic is no exception, author, business mentor and educator Bronwyn Reid explains.
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How businesses can meet delivery challenges head on ahead of peak shopping, shipping season
First 5000 | September 14, 2021Ongoing economic uncertainty, a surge in online shopping, and supply chain issues due to international and local shipping delays have created the perfect storm for businesses and consumers alike ahead of the annual peak shopping and shipping season.
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Keeping promise to reopen key to boosting vaccination rate: MBA
First 5000 | September 13, 2021Lack of trust that Premiers and Chief Ministers will honour the national plan to reopen is holding back the rate of vaccination according to new research commissioned by Master Builders Australia.
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Australia’s perception of local manufacturing on the rise
First 5000 | September 10, 2021The Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has released its latest body of research which reveals the general public’s perception of Australian manufacturing and its understanding of this critical industry.
Not-for-profit employment services provider, @coact has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (EOC) for the second time in The Australian Business Awards 2021. first5000.com.au/blog/coact-nam… #innovation #employment #awards
Living in the decade towards 2030 @UN Sustainable Development Goals and with COP26 soon here we’re faced with increasing awareness and experience of gaps in the plan – illness with COVID, climate crisis, growing inequality @RachelBevans first5000.com.au/blog/use-susta… #climatechange
Free trade facilitated rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, but new trade barriers, geopolitical rivalries, the COVID-19 pandemic, and regional inequality are threatening this expansion. first5000.com.au/blog/not-so-fr… #covid19 #freetrade #fta
Many organisations will retain hybrid working to improve collaboration, communication, productivity and innovation as COVID restrictions ease. first5000.com.au/blog/how-has-c… @UNSWbusiness #covid19 #hybridwork #collaboration #productivity #innovation
Australian Cyber Week is designed to help Australians raise their awareness of and improve their online security. Awareness and resilience have never been more important as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve @Fortinet. first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-re… #cybersecurity @AustCyber
‘Buy Australian Now’, the latest campaign from @AustralianMade is urging all Aussies to support local jobs and economic recovery by backing our local makers and growers as the country begins to open up and prepare for the festive season first5000.com.au/blog/buy-austr… #australianmade
There is huge momentum in companies adopting climate commitments including net zero targets in Australia. But there is so much variety in the kinds of climate commitments being announced, according to a report from @ClimateWorksAus first5000.com.au/blog/what-net-… #climatechange
Workplaces are changing, offering more flexibility than ever, says a @UNSWCanberra report. But not everyone has fallen in love with hybrid ways of working first5000.com.au/blog/what-does… #hybridworking #remotework #NewNormal
ICDP Chair, Dr Ian Watt AC, chaired the third session of the Global Access Partners 'Vision for Australia' 2021 Summit on the 'New Normal', with #PacificConnect members engaging with 🇦🇺 and international leaders from the private and public sector. #DigitalPacific #GAPSummit twitter.com/GlobalAccessAu… Retweeted by First 5000
Remote working wasn’t always a consideration in the past for organisations that collaborate closely with clients and deliver business-critical services COVID changed all that. Kyle Muir @TeamIntergen first5000.com.au/blog/deliverin… #newnormal #remoteteams #workfromhome #remotework
The great resignation wave is here, according to people, culture, leadership expert and CEO of @Difffthink , @drzinbar - first5000.com.au/blog/your-tale… #newnormal #leadership #culture
The following keynote address was delivered by Ed Husic MP at the @GlobalAccessAu Access Partners 12th Annual Summit on Friday 8 October. This year’s focus was the ‘New Normal’ - first5000.com.au/blog/backing-o… #newnormal #gapsummit
As part of the #gapsummit #newnormal polls were undertaken on key questions - see the results here - globalaccesspartners.org/wp-content/upl… Retweeted by First 5000
Informative discussion continues at the #gapsummit #newnormal including @BillsonBruce @ASBFEO pic.twitter.com/y9NqpR0pJV Retweeted by First 5000
The Hon @BillsonBruce @asbfeo shares his thoughts in session three of the #gapsummit #newnormal about “How can we create a ‘new normal’ to make Australia more sustainable and resilient to future shocks of all types?” pic.twitter.com/i7E1G9Vhrr Retweeted by First 5000
Discussion is central to the format of the #GAPsummit #newnormal pic.twitter.com/YBkGsxXKUX Retweeted by First 5000
Michael McDaniel President Modern Workplace at @DXCTechnology shares his thoughts during session two of the 2021 #GAPSummit #newnormal “In a fast-changing jobs and skills landscape, what do we see as the most practical opportunities for business, government and individuals?” pic.twitter.com/EKfkoAUn1s Retweeted by First 5000
Tania Constable PSM Chief Executive Officer of @MineralsCouncil addresses the second session of the #GAPSummit “In a fast-changing jobs and skills landscape, what do we see as the most practical opportunities for business, government and individuals?” #newnormal pic.twitter.com/azy3fADgGf Retweeted by First 5000
The Hon. Ed Husic MP Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation shares his thoughts during the second session of the #GAPSummit “In a fast-changing jobs and skills landscape, what do we see as the most practical opportunities for business, government and individuals?” #newnormal pic.twitter.com/RXvvGTeaMJ Retweeted by First 5000
Tanya Stoianoff Head of Government Affairs @DXCTechnology is chair of session two “In a fast-changing jobs and skills landscape, what do we see as the most practical opportunities for business, government and individuals?” pic.twitter.com/Hdq4nP1b4r Retweeted by First 5000