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How Important are Authority Links for Successful Content Marketing?
Carolin Petterson | October 2, 2021Traditional, outbound marketing methods are slowly moving away to leave room for the more subtle solutions, such as Content Marketing. The advantage of this method is that it is less invasive, as the customers essentially discover the product or service on their own by consuming the content they are interested in. That is why businesses […]
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Marketing Ideas for Your Photography Business
Amelia Atkins | October 1, 2021Running a photography business is one of the most satisfying yet challenging ideas in the world, but it’s also one of those things that are going to make you happy every single day. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a photography enthusiast trying to take your passion to the next level, you need to make […]
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Australia’s digital competitiveness slide accelerates
First 5000 | October 1, 2021Australia’s digital competitiveness is in decline with the nation dropping five places in a ranking of the digital competitiveness of 64 countries released earlier this week.
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Make yourself happy by creating healthy food habits
Amelia Atkins | October 1, 2021It is hard to make it through the day, let alone to be productive if your energy levels are low and you can not bring yourself to do anything. The easiest way to maintain your energy, motivation, hormone levels, and your health, in general, is a good selection of quality food. It sounds quite easy, […]
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New lending options boost SMEs and the economy
First 5000 | September 30, 2021Changes to lending markets over the last decade means there are now a wide range of finance options available for small businesses that don’t require property as security, according to a new report by the Productivity Commission.
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ANZ business travellers are ready to restart travelling despite the global pandemic
First 5000 | September 29, 2021A recent study from SAP Concur found that 98 per cent of surveyed business travellers from Australia and New Zealand were ready to travel for business in the next 12 months, with 68 per cent noting they were ‘very willing’ to do this.
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What makes a good leader? Thoughts from an award winning auctioneer
Andy Reid | September 28, 2021Possibly one of the more persistent debates in business, sports, and life generally is this whole topic of what constitutes a good leader. Auctioneer Andy Reid explains.
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More dirt track than roadmap until businesses receive answers
First 5000 | September 27, 2021Professional accounting body CPA Australia has published ten questions it says governments must answer to give businesses the certainty they need to re-open or continue trading under state and territory roadmaps.
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Huawei releases Intelligent World 2030 trends report
First 5000 | September 24, 2021Huawei has released the Intelligent World report which systematically describes the intelligent world in the next decade and forecasts industry trends in an attempt to help industries identify new opportunities and discover new value.
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Proven Strategies for Crafting a High-Impact Business Website
Carolin Petterson | September 23, 2021In today’s digital age, a business website serves as the cornerstone of your online presence. It’s more than just a digital business card; it’s a platform that builds trust, generates leads, and converts visitors into customers. Designing an effective website requires more than aesthetic appeal; it demands a strategic approach that addresses user experience, branding, […]
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SME owners are looking beyond lockdowns to adapt, grow
First 5000 | September 23, 2021National SME Growth Index research by leading non-bank lender ScotPac found just over half (50.1%) SMEs are forecasting business H2 2021 revenue growth.
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Telcos and credit providers fail consumers during COVID-19: scorecard
First 5000 | September 22, 2021Telecommunications and credit and personal finance providers were found to be joint wooden spoon winners in a 2020 Sector Scorecard developed by Consumer Policy Research Centre and Roy Morgan.
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Should business encourage vaccinations?
Kate Bettes | September 21, 2021As Australia edges closer to the vaccination targets required to open the economy and international borders, big businesses have been stepping up but is it their role to do so? Kate Bettes explains.
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We’re doing well despite Delta, but 3 economic challenges remain
Richard Holden | September 20, 2021Australia faces economic problems down the road if three big, structural reform areas – housing affordability, the tax mix, and decarbonisation – are not addressed in the post-COVID recovery.
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Celebrate family businesses this National Family Business Day
First 5000 | September 17, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to celebrate and support family businesses on National Family Business Day.