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  • Technology

  Why face to face meetings may soon be a thing of the past

  Andrew Tucker     |      October 30, 2019

  As technology continues to advance, businesses are ditching the face to face meetings and instead are opting for a video conference to save money, time, and the hassle of travelling.
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  • Diversity

  NSW leads the country in unlocking employment potential for refugees

  First 5000     |      October 30, 2019

  State government agencies and their partners are working in collaboration to connect refugee job seekers with secure, long-term employment.
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  • Financial planning

  Financial planning practices can excel – but growth must be the focus

  Ray Djani     |      October 30, 2019

  Generally speaking, boutique financial planning practices can excel and prosper in the new era of advice, however the rules have changed and standing still or staying small, is no longer an option.
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  • Politics and Policy
  • Workplace Relations

  Negligent employers face jail under new workplace manslaughter laws

  First 5000     |      October 29, 2019

  Workplace manslaughter will become a criminal offence, under tough new legislation introduced in Victorian Parliament today.
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  • Business

  Strong climate policy could make Australia a world leader in coal-free steel

  First 5000     |      October 29, 2019

  An ambitious policy on climate change and zero-carbon industry could make Australia the first country in the world to produce coal-free steel, said climate think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) today.
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  • Marketing

  In it for the long-term: business, brand and marketing strategy

  Rachel Bevans     |      October 29, 2019

  Having worked with mid-sized businesses, and evident in research by KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton and the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DOI) , the key problems are lower profit margins, cash flow and access to capital, explains Rachel Bevans.
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  • Business

  Why business owners should manage their business as an asset

  First 5000     |      October 28, 2019

  For many business owners, their business provides a means of employment and an income. Often, they started the business for that very purpose. However, by not treating their business as an asset, they could be missing out on growth opportunities, according to Andrew Laurie.
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  • Business

  Top recommendations for more productive brainstorming sessions

  Carolin Petterson     |      October 28, 2019

  Brainstorming sessions can be an important process for any business. Carolin Patterson explains how to make your meeting a success with rather than leaving people feeling like they have wasted their time.
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  • Space

  Australian Space Agency signs with Maxar at IAC

  First 5000     |      October 28, 2019

  The Australian Space Agency signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with US based company Maxar Technologies at the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington DC, last week. 
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  • Banking and Credit
  • Fintech

  Eftpos to open payments network to fintechs

  First 5000     |      October 25, 2019

  Eftpos today announced it will launch a public API program in early 2020 and is partnering with Stone&Chalk to build closer relationships with Australia’s Fintech community. 
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  • Consultation

  Insolvency practices inquiry inundated by survey responses

  First 5000     |      October 25, 2019

  The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell says there’s been an overwhelming public response to the Insolvency Practices Inquiry since it was launched two weeks ago.
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  • Corruption

  Poorly managed conflicts of interest enable corruption in Victoria: report

  First 5000     |      October 25, 2019

  Poorly managed conflicts of interest remain a major enabler of corruption according to a report released Victoria’s by the state’s anti-corruption body, IBAC.
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  • Education and Training

  Skills breakthrough builds a stronger Australia

  First 5000     |      October 24, 2019

  Employers welcome the release of the Australian Qualifications Framework review which makes recommendations to help deliver the stronger skills system Australians deserve, according to the Business Council of Australia.
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  • Cyber security

  How can SMBs prepare for cybersecurity challenges?

  Keith Coppersmith     |      October 24, 2019

  Cybersecurity has become one of the most important business factors for small and medium businesses. The ever-growing threats in the online world are not just focused on corporations and governments.
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  • Leadership

  Leadership tips to improve your business

  Carolin Petterson     |      October 24, 2019

  It’s never easy becoming a great leader. But it is something that every business person should strive to achieve. Knowing when to do and how to do it… and, more importantly, admitting a mistake.