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Accounting for Business – Tips, Tricks, and Things to Know
Carolin Petterson | March 28, 2021Accounting is a crucial part of running a successful business. It involves managing your company’s financial records and making informed decisions based on that information. For businesses, managing accounting can be a daunting task, but it is necessary to ensure that the company is operating smoothly and efficiently. Here are a few must-know accounting tips […]
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How to get a better deal for Australia under the Business Innovation and Investment Program
First 5000 | March 26, 2021Investment manager Atlas Advisors Australia is calling for better use of migrant investment to fill critical gaps in Australian venture capital and industry.
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New mental health support service for business owners
First 5000 | March 25, 2021Stressed small business owners can now connect to a new, tailored mental health support service by visiting the My Business Health portal.
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Federal Court ruling provides clarification on statutory unconscionable conduct
First 5000 | March 24, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the landmark decision of the Full Federal Court to make ‘a sufficient departure from the norms of acceptable commercial behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘unconscionable’ under the Australian law.
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Watch out for the family friendly workplace facade
Gary Martin | March 23, 2021Far too often, a purportedly family friendly workplace ends up delivering no more than a family friendly façade. While family friendly perks may be promoted, employers are generally under no obligation to make true on those promises, Professor Gary Martin explains.
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Corporate governance in COVID times
Carla Christofferson | March 22, 2021Australian success and American failure in the fight against COVID-19 demonstrate the need for strong leadership and a centralised approach in times of crisis, according to Carla Christofferson from DXC Technology.
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GAPs’ ‘Second Track’ process offers compliance and creativity
Peter Fritz | March 19, 2021Global Access Partners’ Second Track process offers a proven method to generate and test new ideas based on evidence and experience, rather than faith, tradition or vested interest. Peter Fritz explains.
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Understanding the retiree workforce
Lanning Bennett | March 18, 2021Getting people into work improves the collective mental health of our nation, drives stronger economic growth and better corporate performance. Surveys have consistently shown that up to 50% of retirees would like to work if they could find the right job, Lanning Bennett explains.
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How to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in the workplace
Keith Coppersmith | March 17, 2021Before the COVID-19 pandemic, research showed that at least 50% of people did not wash hands after using the toilet in many countries. Keith Coppersmith explains how to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in the workplace.
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Your business enhancing ‘thrival’ guide
Timo Topp | March 16, 2021Wellbeing has become front and centre for businesses and business leaders need to support and care for their employees. The good news is, it is actually a lot easier than you think to look after yourself and your team, Timo Topp explains.
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Productivity and profits underpin sustained confidence in Australia’s farm sector
First 5000 | March 15, 2021Australian farmers are forecasting another productive and profitable year ahead, with rural sentiment still at historically-high levels thanks to “perfect” summer conditions in much of the nation’s east and exceptionally strong commodity prices.
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Healthcare sector should reach out to technology scale-ups
Zivit Inbar | March 12, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology and opened opportunities for the health industry, but also showed us that we need to make some critical changes, Zivit Inbar CEO of DifferenThinking explains.
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Using virtual reality technology to target mental health
Edwina Griffin | March 11, 2021AtOne Australia uses virtual reality technology and staff training to target mental health and improve performance of staff.
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Time’s up for toxic workplaces
Gary Martin | March 10, 2021The workplace that runs the country is regularly cast into the spotlight amid allegations it acts as a fertile breeding ground for any number of toxic behaviours such as bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct and assault, Professor Gary Martin CEO of AIM WA explains.
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Are the worst of COVID-19 business impacts over or are they yet to come?
Stephen Barnes | March 9, 2021A year ago, we were entering into the great unknown of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and while we were certainly worried about the health implications, it was also the business and job impacts that were front of mind too, Stephen Barnes explains.