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Civic Hacking: Business models driving Government Innovation
Lindsay Banffy | September 4, 2014Governments are improving their relationship with business and are releasing open source data to SMEs in an effort to provide the best public services for the community. Ahead of CeBIT’s GovInnovate Summit, Lindsay Banffy spoke with Mark Headd about important role ‘Civic Hacking’ plays.
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Holistic approach key to telework success
Nina Sochon | August 28, 2014When implementing a telework program it is important to look at it from all angles. Nina Sochon explains it’s more than just about HR and IT working together.
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Get ASEAN’d! Position your SME for the opportunity on Australia’s doorstep
Peter McKenna | August 27, 2014There are lots of opportunities for First 5000 members seeking to expand their operations. Venturenauts managing director Peter McKenna shares his experiences in ASEAN and looks at how you can access this growing region.
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Ensuring workplace conflict remains constructive rather than destructive
Adam O’Donnell | August 14, 2014It’s easy for workplace conflict to spiral out of control. Corporate Commando Adam O’Donnell shares his ideas on how to keep the peace.
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Weight lifted by niche approach
Luke Lawler | August 14, 2014Business success doesn’t just happen overnight, it takes years of research, dedication and refinement. Luke Lawler, CEO of Prima Health Solutions shares his company’s approach in the area of weight and lifestyle related chronic disease management.
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Digital economy removes tyranny of distance
Nick Stanley | August 14, 2014Australia suffers due to the tyranny of distance when doing business. Nick Stanley believes it is time to play to our competitive advance by embracing the internet and digital age.
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Local knowledge major challenge for exporters: survey
Helen Hull | August 7, 2014A lack of information on areas such as local culture, business practices, language, consumer requirements, local regulations and tariffs are the most prominent challenges of doing business in the most difficult overseas markets, according to a survey commissioned by the Export Council of Australia.
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2015 Asian Cup: Australian business opportunities
NAB - Business View | August 6, 2014With the FIFA World Cup still fresh in our minds, it is a fitting time to take a look at opportunities associated with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup being held in Australia in 2015. First 5000 sponsor NAB explains what should your business be doing to be prepared.
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Australian App economy provides employment opportunities
Helen Hull | July 31, 2014Australia is experiencing strong job creation as a result of the App boom, according to research from US based Progressive Policy Institute (PPI).
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HECS-style loan scheme for Paid Parental Leave provides fairness
Matthew Taylor | July 31, 2014The Abbott government’s proposed Paid Parental Leave scheme remains controversial. Matthew Taylor from the Centre for Independent Studies lays out an alternative to the Coalition’s reforms.
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Australian Export Awards final call
Kristen Mulligan | July 30, 2014First 5000 members are encouraged to enter the Australian Export Awards. Time is running out to finalise your application.
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Chaos looming for Australia’s hospitality industry
Jost Stollmann | July 24, 2014Chaos may be looming for Australia’s 37,700 restaurants, cafes and pubs, when signatures are officially abolished on all credit and debit card payments from 1 August 2014.
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Waging war on micro-managers
Adam O’Donnell | July 24, 2014Would you like to boost productivity in your business? Corporate Commando, Adam O’Donnell says micro-management doesn’t work.
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Dr Sergio Arzeni keynote address G20SME conference
Sergio Arzeni | July 21, 2014In a passionate address, to the delegates at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014, Dr Sergio Arzeni argued that the proportionate compliance costs suffered by SMEs can be 10 to 30 times greater than incurred by a larger company.
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PM’s address to B20 Summit, Sydney
Tony Abbott | July 21, 2014Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in his address to the B20 Summit that business is the primary creator of national wealth – business, not government. He noted that profitable private businesses are at the heart of the strong economy that’s needed for a strong and stable society.
