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More retail failures on the cards for 2020
First 5000 | January 16, 2020More retail failures likely in 2020 unless Aussie retailers evolve, according to insolvency specialist, Andrew Spring.
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Google Ads strategies that work for SMBs
Lillian Connors | January 16, 2020Creating an excellent Google Ads campaign for SMBs can be tricky. Your budget is usually limited, and you have to choose the right set of keywords to be genuinely useful.
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2020 will be another testing year for businesses seeking insurance cover
First 5000 | January 15, 2020Businesses seeking insurance cover will be tested in 2020, according to the latest report from Honan Insurance Group.
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Why blending software rather than one vendor focus will be the way of the future
First 5000 | January 15, 2020Blended Digital, a marketing automation and digital transformation consultancy, founded by Adam Crow and Damon McMillan, smashed its first-year financial targets to surpass the million-dollar mark and is projecting significant growth into its second year.
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The human cost of ‘fast fashion’
Sophie Mayo | January 15, 2020The global fashion industry is increasingly under pressure to address issues of sustainability, from both an environmental and human perspective. How has the globalisation of the fashion industry functioned to empower and oppress women across the global north/south divide?
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Podcast: branding for the mid-market
Craig West | January 14, 2020Does your brand align with your vision? Host Craig West speaks to Chris Nelson from Juicebox Creative about the biggest branding mistakes mid-market businesses make and how to maintain authenticity in branding, even as your business grows.
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Co-ops and mutuals take the lead in promoting workplace diversity
First 5000 | January 14, 2020BCCM (the Business Council of Co-operative and Mutuals) has launched a Disability Inclusion Toolkit to support co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs), to become employers of choice for people with diverse abilities.
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A guide to utilising social media for local business
Maryn Mcdonnell | January 14, 2020Social media has become one of the primary drivers for big business, but did you know that it can work wonders for small business owners too?
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Business community initiatives to support those suffering
First 5000 | January 13, 2020Businesses – big and small, across Australia and the Business Council of Australia are acting to help Australians suffering from the bushfire crisis, by coordinating to provide support and relief.
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Space infrastructure project grants open
First 5000 | January 13, 2020In the 2019-20 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the $19.5 million Space Infrastructure Fund (SIF). This investment into infrastructure will help to grow the Australian space sector.
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Eight steps to an effective dunning campaign
Koben Williams | January 13, 2020If you sell to customers on credit, you are probably already using dunning letters. These are simple notes that tell a customer “Hey, you’re overdue. Can you please pay us?”
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Next decade must be about policy adaptation on key national issues
Mark McKenzie | January 10, 2020Small business is a bellwether when it comes to the economic and social well-being of local communities – and the first half of 2020 looks set to be really challenging.
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How to be the person who consciously evolves their own mindset
Melis Senova | January 10, 2020Melis Senova, founder of strategic design consultancy, Huddle, delivered a keynote address at Global Access Partners’ 10th Annual Economic Summit about embracing the evolution of education and lifelong learning.
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The changing profile of CEOs: report
First 5000 | January 10, 2020A new type of CEO is emerging as companies seek different skillsets and backgrounds from CEOs appointed today versus a decade or more ago, according to the Route to the Top 2019 report from, executive search company, Heidrick & Struggles.
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Bushfire crisis shows importance of Australian shipping
First 5000 | January 9, 2020Australian shipping is playing an important part in the relief effort following the devastating fires in NSW and Victoria.