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New data finds airfares soar as airlines squeeze capacity
First 5000 | September 16, 2019New data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) reveals that domestic airfares have increased by almost 19 per cent over the past three years, more than three times the rate of inflation
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Two weeks left to register for CIIE 2019
First 5000 | September 16, 2019The deadline for professional visitors to register their attendance at this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) will fall on 30 September.
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Five things SMEs should be doing
First 5000 | September 16, 2019Owners of small and medium businesses often become so overwhelmed with the amount of work their business needs they overlook some of the most important tasks to help them grow. Andrew Laurie, entrepreneur, CEO and elite business coach explains where to focus your efforts.
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Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams
Nina Fountain | September 13, 2019Leaders today are watching the proliferation of distributed teams. But how do you make them work? Nina Fountain of Transformed Teams uncovers five critical success factors.
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More than 80 per cent of Asian-Australians experience discrimination: new study
First 5000 | September 13, 2019New research finds that many Asian-Australians experience discrimination in the workplace, which impacts on opportunities to move into senior leadership positions
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Deregulation good for Australian small businesses
First 5000 | September 13, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s latest commitment to cutting red tape and is looking forward to working closely with the deregulation taskforce on its key priorities.
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Motorcycle commuters ready to ride
First 5000 | September 12, 2019On Monday October 7, Australia’s motorcyclists will kick Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week into gear, saddling up for a week of two-wheeled commuting.
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Digital marketing training programs launched
First 5000 | September 12, 2019The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) is launching a new digital marketing training program in tandem with specialist agency, Indago Digital, to enable executives to become savvy in the deployment of SEO, content marketing and web analytics.
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MTA NSW initiative to help address automotive skills shortage
First 5000 | September 12, 2019The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing thousands of automotive businesses in NSW, has developed a school-based program aimed at showcasing to High School students the opportunities available for apprenticeships within the automotive industry.
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City of Sydney awarded inclusive workplace and employer of choice for women
First 5000 | September 11, 2019The City of Sydney has been recognised as a diverse and inclusive workplace and an employer of choice for women, winning a major national human resources award.
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Bulk carrier detained in Brisbane for unpaid wages
First 5000 | September 11, 2019The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Xing Jing Hai in the Port of Brisbane for unpaid crew wages.
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Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams
First 5000 | September 11, 2019As a leader today, you are no doubt watching the proliferation of distributed teams. No longer just the domain of IT, distributed and global teams are now often seen in sales and marketing, science, research and other industries.
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Have your say: customer loyalty schemes
First 5000 | September 10, 2019Customer loyalty schemes, including frequent flyer, supermarket and credit card operators, must ensure they are not misleading consumers according to an ACCC draft report released last week for comment.
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The importance of looking out for your mates at work
First 5000 | September 10, 2019Ahead of R U OK? Day on Thursday 12 September Ambassador and MATES in Construction Field Officer Justin Geange highlights the importance of looking out for your mates on your worksite.
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How to improve your website conversion rate
Raul Harman | September 10, 2019Ever since the digital has become the norm, businesses of all sizes have come across a myriad of ongoing, constantly evolving challenges to stay relevant and visible.