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Working from Home: the Pros and Cons for your Business
Zoran Sarabaca | June 26, 2020With more and more employees working from home during the COVID 19 restrictions, business owners are considering how much this affects productivity. Zoran Sarabaca of Xcllusive Business Sales looks at the pros and cons of employees working from home.
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International Day of the Seafarer recognises crucial contribution of shipping industry
First 5000 | June 25, 2020The significant and invaluable contribution merchant seafarers make to Australia’s economy and society, transporting more than 98 per cent of the nation’s imports and exports, is being recognised today as the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer.
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More women at the top proves better for business
First 5000 | June 24, 2020As Australia moves towards economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows that more women on Boards and in senior leadership positions drives better company performance, greater productivity and greater profitability.
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The ‘new norm’ for professional services firms
Ben Deverson | June 23, 2020COVID-19 caused us all to adapt quickly, and for many to adopt solutions and ways of working on the run. After a few hiccups, most businesses got there in the end and developed their “new norm.” Ben Deverson founder of Lawganised reveals what COVID-19 has taught professional services firms.
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Humorous guide on failure reveals true nature of how to succeed
First 5000 | June 22, 2020A new, tongue-in-cheek book is called ‘How to fail fantastically’ written by serial failure-ist, Ken Williams, says you shouldn’t fear failure, but embrace it.
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Early release super scheme sees younger women drain super
First 5000 | June 19, 2020Without urgent changes to the superannuation system a cohort of young women will face a widening gender super gap and greater long-term financial vulnerability, according to HESTA.
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CareFlight: Building Brand Reputation and Trust
Fiona Jackson | June 18, 2020Like most not-for-profits and many medium sized organisations, CareFlight works within the constraints of resource – people, time and money. Head of Media, Communications and Marketing Fiona Jackson, explains how CareFlight tackles the challenge.
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How long before the travel industry recovers from COVID-19?
Andrej Kovacevic | June 17, 2020COVID-19 has adversely affected some industries more deeply than others, and the travel industry was amongst the hardest hit. In order for these airline-reliant businesses to make a full recovery, they’ll either have to wait until international air travel can resume or pivot to find new revenue sources.
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Building a sustainable B2B insurance business and brand
Sophie Arkelidis | June 16, 2020IQumulate Premium Funding provides short term loans to business customers that covers the cost of their insurance premiums. Rachel Bevans spoke to Wayne Tower, Chief Commercial Officer and Sophie Arkelidis, Head of Brand and Marketing to understand how they’re going about building a sustainable business and brand.
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Saber Astronautics selected for the Australian Space Agency Mission Control Centre
First 5000 | June 15, 2020The Department of Industry, Science, Innovation, and Resources in conjunction with the Australian Space Agency has awarded Saber Astronautics a $6 Million grant for the development of Australia’s Mission Control Centre.
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Small business procurement panel essential to economic recovery
First 5000 | June 12, 2020The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses will play a critical role in the post COVID economic recovery, calling on the federal government to establish a small business procurement panel.
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ReStart Australia: Calls for corporates to step up and help SMEs survive and thrive
First 5000 | June 11, 2020Business coach and advertising expert Siimon Reynolds is calling for corporates to step up now and help SME’s who have been financially devastated, by providing and financing the small cost of educating small businesses on how to restart and regrow their business as many are on the brink of collapse from COVID.
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Emerging from Digital Shock: Citrix survey shows IT leaders preparing for new work order
First 5000 | June 10, 2020Over three-quarters of more than 3,700 IT leaders in seven countries believe a majority of workers will be reluctant to return to the office as it was, according to a survey by Citrix Systems.
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Ten hacks to keep customers happy while waiting
First 5000 | June 9, 2020As shops across the country welcome customers back, business owners are faced with challenges such as social distancing and limits to the number of customers allowed in a store.
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Superannuation weathering the COVID-19 crisis
First 5000 | June 5, 2020Australia’s superannuation savings pool has withstood the COVID-19 financial crisis so far, falling just 0.3% in the 12 months to 30 April 2020, while bolstering cash reserves.
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Save hundreds of regional companies with smart, swift investor reform first5000.com.au/blog/save-hund… #regionalaustralia #investors #investorreform #covid19
What a day! 60 participants representing 8 countries in our region came together (in 3 Community Hubs and online) yesterday for our Virtual Dialogue on 'digital agriculture across the Pacific'. #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific pic.twitter.com/GNORGnpFu5 Retweeted by First 5000
COVID-19 risks reduction of women in STEM jobs first5000.com.au/blog/covid-19-… @ScienceChiefAu @lisaharveysmith #WomenInSTEM @UNSWScience @UNSW @WomenInSTEMAu
Given the scale of disruption caused by COVID-19, there is a real concern for organisations that their customers’ buying behaviours have been permanently altered, according to Stewart Gibbs from @TeamIntergen #covid19 #sales first5000.com.au/blog/how-organ…
The COVID-19 recovery will be stronger if businesses keep cashflow moving by paying invoices on time. This will result in stronger supplier relationships and a better economic recovery, according to Seth Butch from @KonicaMinoltaAu first5000.com.au/blog/how-accou… #covid19 #cashflow
The Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems explores the potential of Second Track processes to tackle wicked problems first5000.com.au/blog/behaviour… #covid19 #workforcetransformation #mergers #bessjournal @GlobalAccessAu
Along with #JobKeepe #Jobseeker #JobMaker designed to protect employees, small businesses and the most vulnerable in the economy we now have #JobTrainer to shore up the skills side of the labour market. @TimHarcourt first5000.com.au/blog/jobtraine… #COVID19au #covid19 #coronavirus
Inmarsat and Farmbot have entered into an agreement that will enable the agtech startup to deliver its water monitoring software-as-a-service solution to farmers located anywhere in Australia. buff.ly/3fY5ZkI #DigitalPacific #PacificConnect #AgTech pic.twitter.com/MF5cXD5SSI Retweeted by First 5000
JOBKEEPER 2.0: What hasn’t been addressed is what will happen with all of the directions to reduce hours that employers have made under the Jobkeeper legislation. Employment law expert Sean Melbourne explains. first5000.com.au/blog/jobkeeper… #jobkeeper #covid19 @JoshFrydenberg @ScoMo #hr
With just 1 week to go until the Virtual Dialogue on 'Digital Agriculture across the Pacific' Community members & the organising team came together yesterday to put the final touches on what will be an exciting and interactive event. #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific #agribusiness pic.twitter.com/jakZvmd9XK Retweeted by First 5000
A parliamentary inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s defence, trade and international relations will turn its attention to public health at its next public hearing. first5000.com.au/blog/covid-19-… @Aspen_Medical #covid19 #covid19aus
The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation has launched their annual Strive To Be Kind Campaign calling on Australians to spread kindness and participate in Strive To Be Kind Day on Friday the 31st of July. #strivetobekind #strivetobeequal first5000.com.au/blog/foundatio… #kindness
A new report from research agencies The Lab and Nature – “Brand New Australia” – reveals a divided nation in the wake of COVID-19, with dramatic differences in the way Australians think and behave. first5000.com.au/blog/meet-the-… #COVID19au #covid19aus #branding
Make the most of remote work with the hybrid week first5000.com.au/blog/make-the-… @NinaFutureWorks #remotework #workingfromhome #covid19
Government announces JobTrainer skills package for economic recovery, growth first5000.com.au/blog/governmen… #jobtrainer @ScottMorrisonMP #economy
Tourism major industry casualty of Coronavirus shutdowns first5000.com.au/blog/tourism-m… @ABSStats @VTICnews #tourism #covid19
The Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signalling new opportunities to increase space collaboration between the two nations. first5000.com.au/blog/australia… @AusSpaceAgency @JAXA_en #space
Food SA supports retailers to promote local brands first5000.com.au/blog/food-sa-s… @FoodSouthAus #covid19 #retailers #buylocal