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Businesses looking to save costs when re-opening
First 5000 | November 5, 2021Marty Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer at Smartpay, encourages SME merchants to shop around for better deals, as a way of being more efficient with their business when reopening.
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Super sting costs NSW mums $500 million
First 5000 | November 4, 2021NSW mothers have missed out on more than $522 million in superannuation contributions because the government refuses to pay super on its parental leave scheme.
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No “snap back” for lowest income earners between lockdowns
First 5000 | November 3, 2021While the period between COVID lockdowns was a time of hope for many, it was more a case of chronic COVID than “snap back” for others who fell deeper into financial despair, according to a new Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) report.
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Report calls for permanent mental health committee
First 5000 | November 2, 2021A parliamentary inquiry found that the COVID-19 pandemic and successive natural disasters have amplified social disadvantage, service demands, and the number of mental illness presentations, as well as exposed the limitations of Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention and aftercare service systems.
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How to Avoid Insurance Scams and Frauds
Amelia Atkins | November 1, 2021Insurance fraud is a serious crime, one that affects thousands of citizens around the world, and costs consumers millions in higher premiums, unpaid claims, and increased prices for goods and services. As the majority of insurance scams often goes unreported, the exact cost and impact of this fraudulent activity can often be difficult to determine, […]
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2022 Product of the Year winners revealed
First 5000 | November 1, 2021Over 5,000 Australian shoppers have had their say and cast votes for their favourite supermarket and everyday products, in the annual Product of the Year Awards (POY) for 2022.
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Sustainable Kid-Friendly Activities to do As a Family
Amelia Atkins | November 1, 2021Teaching children about sustainability and the importance of protecting the planet is vital. So, try to practice eco-friendly activities with them from their earliest age. Whether you have them watch you plant a garden or allow them to help you repurpose the old clothing, having them involved in any way will set a good example […]
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Back in business: 5 ways to optimise your marketing strategy after COVID-19
Derek Lotts | October 28, 2021Businesses are opening back up in Victoria and New South Wales as COVID lockdowns ease, and firms can adopt some simple strategies to keep in touch with their customers and entice them back through the door.
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The New Normal – the rise of business with purpose
Bronwyn Reid | October 27, 2021Times are changing, and attitudes are changing, according to author, business mentor and educator Bronwyn Reid. People now value businesses with purpose – those with a strong, believable “why” that has a positive impact upon society.
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CoAct named ‘Employer of Choice’ for innovative approach to people
First 5000 | October 26, 2021Not-for-profit employment services provider, CoAct, has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (EOC) for the second time in The Australian Business Awards 2021.
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Use sustainability to inspire business, brand and employer brand transformation
Rachel Bevans | October 25, 2021We’re now living in the decade towards 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and with COP26 literally around the corner, we’re faced with increasing awareness and experience of the gaps in the plan – illness with Covid, the climate crisis and growing inequality. Rachel Bevans from The Healthy Brand Company explains.
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Not-so-free trade in the Asia Pacific
Shaun Cameron | October 22, 2021Free trade facilitated rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, but new trade barriers, geopolitical rivalries, the COVID-19 pandemic, and regional inequality are threatening this expansion. Shaun Cameron explains.
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How has COVID changed the way we should collaborate and innovate?
Kate Bettes | October 21, 2021Many organisations will retain hybrid working to improve collaboration, communication, productivity and innovation as COVID restrictions ease. Kate Bettes explains.
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How to recover from a ransomware attack
Glenn Maiden | October 20, 2021Next week’s Australian Cyber Week 25-29 October 2021 is designed to help Australians raise their awareness of and improve their online security. Awareness and resilience have never been more important as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to Glenn Maiden from Fortinet.
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‘Buy Australian Now’ and support your local makers and growers!
First 5000 | October 19, 2021‘Buy Australian Now’, the latest campaign from Australian Made is urging all Aussies to support local jobs and economic recovery by backing our local makers and growers as the country begins to open up and prepare for the festive season.
Business owners were already struggling with staff issues in the second half of 2021, well before the January 2022 Omicron spike exacerbated their staff shortage woes, according to @ScotPacBF first5000.com.au/blog/staff-wor… #covid19
The @ASBFEO @BillsonBruce has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a critical mental health program tailored to small business owners - first5000.com.au/blog/critical-… #Mentalhealth #smes
An optimistic mindset will help reframe the challenges of our time as opportunities rather than constraints and bring people together in the search for solutions. @victorperton @Centre4Optimism explains - first5000.com.au/blog/is-optimi… #positiveleadership #resilience #optimism
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed us; made us question our values and re-evaluate what’s important to us. Poly’s ANZ Managing Director Andy Hurt shared his predictions for how the pandemic will change the #workplace in 2022 and beyond. first5000.com.au/blog/trends-fo…
Australian farmers are predicting the “magic combination” of high commodity prices, low interest rates and good seasonal conditions will continue in 2022 – sustaining a continued high level of confidence across the sector - first5000.com.au/blog/farmers-f… @RabobankAU #agriculture
Looking at the world through rose coloured glasses can be difficult at times but Victoria Coster @CreditFixOz says positivity flows from herself to her credit repair business team and ultimately onto their clients and relationships - first5000.com.au/blog/positive-… #positiveleadership
Inspired by the recent lockdowns, productivity expert @DonnaMcGeorge has published her latest book, The 1 Day Refund, which shares practical strategies to create 15 per cent more capacity in their lives, equivalent to 1 day per week first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-cr…
Following an alarming rise in cyber attacks against Australian businesses, experts are warning January is a prime time for ransomware attacks. first5000.com.au/blog/7-tips-to… @BusinessAU #cybersecurity #cyberattacks
What a year! 2021 saw a exciting array of stories as we tackled issues from mature workers, resilience as well as the ‘new normal’. Thank you contributors, @GlobalAccessAu and readers. Here's our top blogs first5000.com.au/blog/first-500… #resilience #newnormal @AIMinWA @karen_tisdell
While it’s more convenient for consumers to use digital wallets and contactless transactions, merchants are seeing their card transaction fees increase as well as trying to survive post-lockdown. first5000.com.au/blog/post-lock… #transactions
Australia is on the cusp of the busiest shopping period of the year, with many of us traditionally leaving our festive shopping to the last minute, according to @eftposAust data - first5000.com.au/blog/tills-exp… #shopping
Despite the travel restrictions imposed by COVID 19, 2021 was all about building @GlobalAccessAu (GAPs’) international network and placing Australia at the centre of global thinking. @cfritzkalish explains - first5000.com.au/blog/global-ac… #covid19 #leadership
Companies must embrace automation if they’re going to grow and remain competitive into the future, according to Daniel Milford CEO of robotics programming company @Chironix - first5000.com.au/blog/embracing… #robotics #programming #automation
With the holiday season fast approaching, will you get to relax, or do you let work creep into your down time? If you fit in the latter category and can’t seem to keep work at bay, you may be putting your health at risk, says @UniversitySA #unisa first5000.com.au/blog/email-can… #relax
The worst Christmas present any leader can give their team is a project in December and a note attached with a Christmas deadline, says a corporate leadership coach Travis Thomas. first5000.com.au/blog/why-the-a…
An Online B2B platform business model has overcame the obstacles caused by buyers being unable to travel interstate or overseas to source stock and the inevitability of delays in deliveries of stock from overseas. first5000.com.au/blog/tech-plat… #onlineretail #newnormal
The New Normal is here, and it’s staying. I don’t know what the next business crisis will be, but I know there will be one. Preparing is our best defense, and we have two years of very uncomfortable lessons to draw on. Let’s start planning now! twitter.com/First5000/stat… Retweeted by First 5000
First 5000 has been publishing a series of articles on The New Normal for several months. Now, some hard research is starting to show up to confirm (or discount!) our predictions. @bronwyn_reid explains first5000.com.au/blog/5-big-pos… #newnormal #covid19
The report of the @GlobalAccessAu on the New Normal outlines the key issues raised during the event, including the value of age-old leadership skills to bring people through the crisis together first5000.com.au/blog/gap-summi… @cfritzkalish #newnormal #resilience
In a year that’s lacked any sparkle, it’s important businesses don’t close their doors for the year without some Christmas cheer and tinsel, according @MaureenKyne first5000.com.au/blog/why-a-wor… #positiveleadership #covid19