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Create a more mentally healthy workplace
Brian Graetz | June 25, 2014Too many business owners and managers still believe mental health in the workplace is not an important issue. Brian Graetz says the Heads Up campaign by beyondblue wants to change that perception and help workplaces to be as mentally healthy as possible.
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State of Origin, World Cup passion not productivity concern
Helen Hull | June 19, 2014Last night’s perfect storm of State of Origin and Australia’s World Cup match against the Netherlands could see staff arriving to work today with blood shot eyes and little sleep, or they may not turning up at all. Helen Hull puts the issue of productivity in perspective.
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G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs Conference
Helen Hull | June 18, 2014Leading experts from business, government, academia, the B20 and the G20, will converge at Parliament House in Melbourne to discuss key challenges facing the Small and Medium Enterprise sector in an event convened by Global Access Partners.
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Is it any wonder there is so much confusion over marketing technology?
Darren Woolley | June 12, 2014Marketers are faced with an almost endless choice of technology to help them in promote their products and services. Darren Woolley explains the challenges they face each day and where they should turn for advice.
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Minimum wage increase sees retailers prepare for economic strain
Russell Zimmerman | June 11, 2014Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has voiced its concerns over the Minimum Wage Panel’s decision last week (4 June 2014) to increase the national minimum wage by 3 per cent.
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Opportunity: Workplace team performance reviews
Sarah Colley | June 4, 2014Teams are the fundamental building blocks of an organisation and when performing at their best, they can be empowered, high performing and creative. However when they do not perform, often it is not just KPIs that suffer, but also morale and culture. Sarah Colley asks First 5000 members to participate in a project that reviews your strengths and areas for development.
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Have your say: competition policy
Helen Hull | May 29, 2014First 5000 members are invited to have your say on the review of competition policy. Submissions close 10 June 2014.
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Traffic chaos! Google & Facebook changes wreak havoc on business
Darren Moffatt | May 28, 2014Blogging and content marketing are key areas that First 5000 members can tap into. Darren Moffatt, director of strategy & content marketing at WebBuzz explains how Google’s change in ranking websites may have affected you.
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Helen Hull | May 22, 2014Is your business hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in your office this year? While today (22 May) is the official date, you can register to host a tea any time during May or June.
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The secret to winning and retaining customers – Part 3 of 3
Ian Lowe | May 22, 2014Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and it is important to embrace what comes naturally. Ian Lowe from Go-Givers Australia concludes his series on retaining customers by highlighting the importance of authenticity.
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The secret to winning and retaining customers – Part 2 of 3
Ian Lowe | May 16, 2014How do you create value and reach as many people as possible as a small or medium sized business? Ian Lowe from Go-Givers Australia explains how to impact and influence in this second of three blogs.
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The secret to winning and retaining customers – Part 1 of 3
Ian Lowe | May 9, 2014As a small or medium sized business, your very livelihood rests on the loyalty of your customers. Ian Lowe from Go-Givers Australia offers a new approach of business and selling in this first of three blogs.
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The Rule of Three
Lance Kalish | April 23, 2014Most new projects will cost three times more than you think, take three times as long to get to market, and generate a third less revenue than you anticipated. Lance Kalish, co-founder of Yes To, explains his Rule of Three.
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Women in ICT: a competitive advantage in the making
Sharryn Millican | April 14, 2014Female participation in the information and communications technology is very low compared to other industries. Sharryn Millican from Qlik explains why gender diversity is crucial in today’s business environment.
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What if consumers were as determined as the businesses they dealt with?
Christopher Zinn | March 31, 2014Making meaningful comparisons as a customer is challenging. Christopher Zinn says we need help in order to make better decisions as consumers.