Latest News
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5 steps in managing the operational aspects of a demerger
Bruce Nixon | January 12, 2015There is a growing trend in regard to successful demergers. Bruce Nixon explains the five key steps in managing the operational aspects of breaking up a business.
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New Year’s resolution: put employees first by swapping policies for strategies
Lindsay Brown | January 8, 2015Are you still deciding on your New Year Resolutions for your business? Lindsay Brown believes it’s time to focus on creating a better work-life balance for your employees.
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Top Blogs of 2014
Helen Hull | December 22, 2014I’d like to thank all of our members, contributors, partners and the team for your support in 2014 and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
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7 inconvenient truths of strategy
Paul Hunter | December 17, 2014As the year comes to a close many businesses are reviewing their strategy for 2015. Paul Hunter CEO of the Strategic Management Institute highlights how the strategy process can be flawed.
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Exporting education: the answer to the mining boom hangover?
Nick Stanley | December 10, 2014As we look ahead to 2015 it’s time to evaluate our future opportunities. Nick Stanley believes the key is exporting education.
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Where to for digital retail revolution?
Fi Bendall | December 10, 2014The world of digital retail has really taken off in recent years. Fi Bendall spoke with Paul Greenberg from NORA, and former Managing Director of DealsDirect, about the emerging strength of eCurrency and the digital evolution.
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Women gaining ground in banking
Kevin Jameson | December 8, 2014The ability to inspire, motivate and educate is the foundation of a unique mentoring program. Professor Kevin Jameson, Director of Macquarie Applied Finance Centre explains.
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Four things the G20 did for your business
Roxane Horton | December 2, 2014The G20 Leaders’ Summit was held on 15 and 16 November 2014 in Brisbane. Roxane Horton examines the outcomes from the event.
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Privacy@Play highlights good privacy is good business
Malcolm Crompton | December 2, 2014Privacy should not be underestimated or taken for granted. Malcolm Crompton from Information Integrity Solutions (IIS) reiterates how good privacy is good business following the Privacy @ Play Summit.
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How will the China Australia Free Trade Agreement affect manufacturing?
Peter Roberts | December 2, 2014Australia’s relationship with China has been cemented with the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations. Peter Roberts, convenor of the Australian Manufacturing Forum outlines what it means for business.
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Risky Business! Top 10 most dangerous jobs in Australia
Tatiana Coulter | November 26, 2014Is going to work each day putting you at risk? Tatiana Coulter highlights the 10 most dangerous jobs in Australia.
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GAP Summit report launched
Svetlana Stankovic | November 26, 2014Education in Australia took center stage at the 5th National Economic Review held at NSW Parliament House in Sydney on 18 and 19 September 2014.
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Calls for greater competition in banking to support SMEs
Jost Stollmann | November 19, 2014Concerns over the domination and control wheedled by the four major banks have been voiced to the Federal Government’s Competition Policy Review. Jost Stollmann of Tyro Payments believes it is time to take action again the unfair punishment of Australia’s small to medium business community.
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Shop Small vital to success of mid-market
Martin Seward | November 19, 2014The month of November has been the focus of a campaign promoting the services of small business. Martin Seward of program sponsor American Express explains the vital role of small business in the community.
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Have your say: Energy Security and Affordability
Fergus Neilson | November 18, 2014First 5000 members are invited to have your say on The Futures Project’s enquiry into Energy Security and Affordability. Submissions close Friday 19 December 2014.