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Victoria’s Kwik Kopy Richmond crowned Franchise of the Year
Helen Hull | May 8, 2012
First 5000 partner Kwik Kopy Australia has crowned its Richmond branch 2012 Franchise of the Year.Delighted Owner, Steve Strangward accepted the award on behalf of the team who work at the Melbourne design and print centre.
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Have your say: enhancing trans-Tasman economic integration
Helen Hull | May 1, 2012The Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions are seeking comments following the launch of an issues paper on options for further integrating the Australian and New Zealand economies.
Submissions close 31 May 2012.
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Employing senior staff worth more than $1000 gov bonus
Sarina Russo | May 1, 2012Sarina Russo, Founder and Managing Director of Sarina Russo Job Access believes employers need to realise mature aged workers are of much more value than a $1000 bonus offered as part of a government plan to make it easier for older people to find a job.
In mid April the federal governmnet announced bosses will be offered a $1000 sweetener if they hire people aged 50 as part of the Jobs Bonus scheme. However, it’s not just about monetary reward, it is important to take a look at the skills and experience mature workers bring to the table.
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Igniting passion can help your people match your promise
Shivani Gupta | April 24, 2012Shivani Gupta from the Passionate People Institute believes it is important to listen to your staff to ensure that what they are projecting is in line with your brand.
How many times have you phoned or visited a company and experienced a disconnect between the staff member’s behaviour and the promise of its marketing or brand?
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Have your say: Draft Taxation Ruling TR 2012/D2
Helen Hull | April 18, 2012You are invited to comment on whether or not amounts received in respect of legal costs incurred in disputes concerning termination of employment can be included in assessable income.
Submissions close: 16 May 2012.
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Women, Management and Work Conference 2012
Helen Hull | April 17, 2012Macquarie University is set to empower and inspire leadership at its annual Women, Management & Work Conference from 12 to 13 July 2012.
This year’s theme, Women & Leadership: Inspiration and Empowerment, will encourage women to take control of their career by building on, and embracing, their full potential to become influential leaders in their field.
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Branding for a dynamic and challenging market
Ruth Hayden | April 17, 2012
Ruth Hayden from Blink Studio believes it is time to pay attention to your brand.
One thing most CEOs agree on is that a great business has loyal customers and excellent strategic partnerships. Business assets, marketing assets, systems and innovation are essential to the bottom line, but take away our customers we are left with nothing. We all know it. -
Have your say: Australia’s Export Credit Arrangements
Helen Hull | April 10, 2012The Productivity Commission is inviting interested parties, including First 5000 members, to register their interest in an inquiry into Australia’s export credit arrangements.
Submissions close: 31 May 2012.
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Are your teams not performing as well as they could?
Franziska Goyo | April 10, 2012Franziska Goyo believes it is important to look at what holds people back rather than motivating them to get there.
The CEO of a retail franchise called me and said to me, “I want my team to be more effective in selling. Some of them are really great, but some of them, even though they had the best sales training and success coaching they still don’t perform the way they could.”
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Have your say: National Anti-Corruption Plan
Helen Hull | April 3, 2012The Australian Government is conducting an extensive public consultation on the development of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Plan.
A discussion paper outlining the Commonwealth’s current approach to corruption was launched on 19 March 2012. Public submissions in response to the paper close 20 April 2012.
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Why you need to consider alternative marketing strategies
Darren Woolley | April 3, 2012TrinityP3’s Darren Woolley explores how it is important to review your marketing strategies so you don’t get stuck in a rut.
Every marketer is coming to grips with the current rapid advances in technology and associated social changes. But does the statement, “We’ve always done it that way” ring any bells?
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WHY you are in business?
Shivani Gupta | March 27, 2012Are you crystal clear with your team about why you do what you do in business (or your personal life for that matter)? If you are a middle manager or executive, is the CEO crystal clear with you? Are you passionate about your business and what you are trying to do?
Shivani Gupta from the Passionate People Institute shares how being passionate about your business, and articulating it in the right way, can put you on the road to success.
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Have your say: review of Australian contract law
Helen Hull | March 27, 2012
On 22 March 2012, Attorney-General Nicola Roxon released a discussion paper to explore the scope for reforming Australian contract law.
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Impact of current market dynamics on M&A transactions
David Tyrrell | March 27, 2012The current markets certainly present many considerations for owners of private businesses, particularly those considering the future sale of their business or those contemplating acquisitions to deliver growth.
While there is widespread uncertainty, David Tyrrell, Account Director in Corporate Advisory at Deloitte Private, believes now is an ideal time for owners to be talking with their advisers about their business, their objectives and the impact the current environment is having on their choices.
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Sexual harassment is still alive and thriving
Alison Page | March 20, 2012Every year, workplace sexual harassment is one of the most common complaints received by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Lawyer Alison Page looks at how it continues to thrive in our work environments.
In February the Sydney Morning Herald reported the case of a senior executive of the Star City Casino being dismissed in the wake of complaints she made of sexual harassment against Sid Vaikunta, who was sacked late last year for the misconduct.
