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New report reveals challenges facing small business sector
First 5000 | August 29, 2019The Australian small business sector is facing a major shake-up over the coming decade, with the highest proportion of small business owners aged between 45 and 59 years.
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Overcoming the challenges of managing larger teams
First 5000 | August 29, 2019Successful business owners aren’t automatically great team managers however, as the business grows, the importance of managing teams grows along with it, according to Andrew Laurie, entrepreneur, CEO and elite business coach.
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ACCC finds food franchisors not disclosing critical information
First 5000 | August 28, 2019The ACCC has found that franchisors in the food services sector are commonly providing inadequate information to potential franchisees.
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Compulsory registration of engineers to increase safety standards
First 5000 | August 28, 2019Engineers Australia has welcomed the passage of the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 through the Victorian Parliament, saying it will result in higher levels of community safety.
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5 high-risk jobs that actually pay well
Carolin Petterson | August 28, 2019While being a soldier in the peacekeeping corps, working on a construction site on a high altitude, and being a coal miner are all quite dangerous professions, they aren’t really regarded as well-paid jobs.
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Space activities between Australia and Europe take a big step forward
First 5000 | August 27, 2019Australia could work with Europe on future space missions, thanks to a joint statement of intent signed between the Australian Space Agency and the European Space Agency.
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Australia’s productivity challenge
First 5000 | August 27, 2019Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is spot on to highlight Australia’s productivity challenge and has moved to restore the confidence of business to invest, according to Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott.
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6 tips to gain more from influencer marketing
Jitendra Bhojwani | August 27, 2019As the digital competition is getting tenser day by day, it has become really important to build a distinct reputation in the digital arena. One of the best ways to do that is to take the help of social media and the emergence of influencers.
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Ultra fast highway charging network for electric vehicles
First 5000 | August 26, 2019The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $15 million in funding to Evie Networks to roll out the largest ultra fast battery electric vehicle (EV) charging network along Australia’s highways.
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The power of intuition in the workplace
Craigh Wilson | August 26, 2019When shaking someone’s hand for the first time, you often get an instant feeling about the person on whether you can trust them or not. Do you listen to it?
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Important things you need to know when dealing with a workplace accident
Carolin Petterson | August 26, 2019Workplace accidents are something most business owners don’t give a lot of attention to until it actually occurs at their business.
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The importance of resilience when running a business
Pamela Jabbour | August 23, 2019In business and in life we all have good days, bad days, and days where our whole world gets thrown upside down. These days can turn into weeks, weeks into months and even months into years of feeling like nothing is going right.
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Former PwC partner urges SMEs to get ‘business fit’ before scaling up
First 5000 | August 23, 2019You can’t run a marathon without preparation, but Karen Crawford, ex-PwC partner and current Advisory Board Chair for several growing businesses, says that many emerging businesses are trying to do just that.
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Regional locations set to bid for more business events
First 5000 | August 23, 2019Regional destinations around Australia will now have greater access to crucial funding to help them secure lucrative international business events, thanks to changes being made to the Morrison Government’s Business Events Bid Fund Program.
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Commercial construction facing mixed outlook
First 5000 | August 22, 2019Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front.