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  • Productivity

  14 productivity tips for SMEs

  Maria Espie Vidal     |      July 1, 2019

  Business productivity is an essential building-block for the growth of any company.
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  • Foreign workers

  Working Holiday Visa expansion has benefits at home and abroad

  First 5000     |      July 1, 2019

  An expansion of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program which takes effect today will have benefits for farmers and regional communities, while fostering closer ties with dozens of countries.
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  • Online Retail

  Online shopping growth will drive product prices down: survey

  First 5000     |      June 28, 2019

  New research has revealed that Aussie shoppers have developed distinctive habits in their online shopping, that differ markedly from their in-store shopping habits. It’s both good and bad news for e-tailers.
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  • Business
  • Insurance

  ‘Loyalty tax’ payments costing consumers up to $3.6 billion in Australia

  Allan Fels     |      June 28, 2019

  From July 1, insurers of home and contents, motor, personal and small business in NSW will be required to include last year’s premiums in any renewal notices.
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  • Workplace Environment

  Remote workers driving business: the future of work

  Zack Halliwell     |      June 28, 2019

  Remote work is certainly on the rise, and although working away from a corporate office has been a possibility for years, it is now becoming more mainstream.
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  • Sustainability

  Consumers splash cash with ethical mind and heart

  First 5000     |      June 27, 2019

  As the global retail industry remains in a state of flux, new research by Monash University reveals an increasing number of consumers prefer – and are prepared to pay more for – products that use sustainable or recycled materials.
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  • Consultation

  Have your say: local government election reforms

  First 5000     |      June 27, 2019

  The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking feedback on its recommended changes to what councils pay for local government election services provided by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC).
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  • Politics and Policy

  Building a fair, effective and accountable franchising network

  First 5000     |      June 27, 2019

  The Morrison Government has established a Franchising Taskforce to advise on reforms to the sector and build a framework that supports franchisees and franchisors.
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  • Superannuation

  Countdown to super insurance changes: 5 days left to act

  First 5000     |      June 26, 2019

  Mums and dads at home on parental leave and other Australians taking a break from the workforce only have five days left to check if they’re affected by changes to super and insurance coming into effect on 1 July.
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  • Professional Development

  Five keys to a successful business partnership

  Ak Sabbagh     |      June 26, 2019

  Nothing is of more importance to a successful business than working with the right people. When it comes to partnerships, that’s even more crucial. The person you work with can make or break your business, your prosperity, and by extension, your wellbeing.
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  • Workplace Environment

  New Zealand’s older workforce should inspire Australia

  First 5000     |      June 26, 2019

  There’s a lot we can learn from the Kiwis about how we keep our older employees in the workforce, according to an Edith Cowan University (ECU) workplace expert.
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  • Marketing

  Flybuys takes out top Australian loyalty program

  First 5000     |      June 25, 2019

  Flybuys has continued its run as Australia’s top-ranked loyalty program for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual Australian customer loyalty program research study For Love or Money.
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  • Economy

  International Day of the Seafarer

  First 5000     |      June 25, 2019

  Australians are being urged to consider the significant contribution of merchant seafarers to the country’s economy and society as the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer.
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  • Construction

  4 exciting trends in the Australian construction industry

  Carolin Petterson     |      June 25, 2019

  The construction industry is embracing change and innovation is at the forefront of the industry. Carolin Patterson explores trends emerging in 2019.
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  • Tourism

  Australia targets new and emerging tourism markets

  First 5000     |      June 24, 2019

  Record numbers of tourists from South and South East Asia are spearheading strong growth in new and emerging markets, according to the latest International Visitor Survey.