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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.
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Empathy – superhero power or essential for engagement and performance in today’s workplace?
Leah Sparkes | November 12, 2014At its essence empathy is our ability to connect with and understand others. Executive coach Leah Sparkes argues that putting yourself into other people’s shoes is good for business and for employees.
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Getting corporate giving right
Fi Bendall | November 5, 2014Does your business have a strategy for giving back to the community? Fi Bendall explains the changing face of corporate responsibility.
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Have your say: Key challenges facing Australia’s companies engaged in international business
Helen Hull | November 5, 2014Following on from the successful launch of last year’s international business survey, the Export Council of Australia are keen to hear from First 5000 members about issues that are most important to your business and your international success.
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Demystifying misconceptions around privacy
Emma Hossack | November 5, 2014Where does privacy sit on the priority list for your company? Emma Hossack President of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (iappANZ) explains the fundamentials of privacy and the use of personal data ahead of the Privacy@Play Summit.
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Tapping the digital opportunity for professional consultants
James Baird | October 29, 2014Are you looking for consultants to support your business? James Baird explains how he has created an online marketplace for professionals and clients to meet and do business in the digital economy.
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Vale Gough Whitlam, a great Australian
Peter Roberts | October 22, 2014Gough Whitlam left a unique mark on Australian history. Peter Roberts pays tribute to the 21st Prime Minister of Australia.
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A family dynasty on track
NAB - Business View | October 21, 2014They are one of the biggest names in racing. With the Melbourne Cup just around the corner, First 5000 partner NAB, spoke with James Cummings, grandson of Bart about working for the family business.
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Is flexible work more important than you think?
Nina Sochon | October 21, 2014How are you keeping parents in your workforce? Nina Sochon highlights how employer expectations differ from the realities of when and why people return to work.
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Fostering creativity helps drive business success: report
Michael Stoddart | October 21, 2014Is your business doing enough to foster creativity in the workplace? Adobe’s Michael Stoddart explains how creativity is linked to exceptional revenue growth.
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Sponsoring takes extra step to mentoring junior business talent
Angela Lovegrove | October 16, 2014There are many different approaches which can be taken to nurture rising corporate talent. Telstra’s Angela Lovegrove explains how sponsorship compares to traditional business mentoring.
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Difference between average & elite? Just 1%
Adam O’Donnell | October 7, 2014If you wish to succeed at something it’s important to take a slow approach. Corporate Commando Adam O’Donnell highlights how to excel by looking at smaller milestones along the way that give us some sense of achievement.
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Expanding into Asia offers great reward
Roxane Horton | October 7, 2014Opportunities in Asia are bountiful for First 5000 members. Roxane Horton shares why mid sized businesses are well equipped to expand into the region.
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Importance of adapting to change
Sarah Colley | October 3, 2014Resisting or ignoring change can stunt organisational growth or stop it all together. Sarah Colley highlights how to help foster an adaptable working environment.