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The #1 thing you need to fix to keep customers
Darrell Hardidge | July 11, 2019Edwards Deming said, ‘without data you’re just another person with an opinion’.
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Super oblivious: One in four Australians unaware they have multiple super accounts
First 5000 | July 11, 2019Disengaged consumers want the Government to act on multiple super accounts, and ensure default super funds should be good quality, with low fees and a history of good performance, new polling has revealed.
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Vocus’ Australia Singapore Cable operating at 50% more capacity
First 5000 | July 11, 2019Vocus has announced its Australian Singapore Cable (ASC) system was now operating with an end-to-end total capacity of 60 terabits per second (Tbps) – 50% more capacity than it launched with less than 10 months ago.
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Workplace Relations system review will take vision, leadership
First 5000 | July 10, 2019The founder of Australia’s largest workplace relations consultancy has urged theGovernment to be courageous in delivering the workplace relations system review.
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Optus customers urged to check for refunds
First 5000 | July 10, 2019Optus customers are encouraged to check if they have received an email or SMS from Optus about a refund they may be entitled to in relation to Optus’s Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) third-party billing service.
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Fast Track needed for infrastructure as building activity dips
First 5000 | July 10, 2019Governments at the state and territory level must work together with the Federal Government to fast track recent commitments on infrastructure, including both transport and social infrastructure projects, in light of today’s very mixed results for building activity.
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No correlation between MySuper risk and returns
First 5000 | July 9, 2019There is no relationship between the performance of MySuper products, their level of volatility and the riskiness of their underlying investments, according to a report.
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Deloitte Access Economics report adds to migration debate
First 5000 | July 9, 2019New Deloitte Access Economics analysis on Australia’s Significant Investor visa (SIV) program – and its economic and social potential – is set to add to the country’s ongoing migration debate.
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Ten Steps in Successful Recruitment
Kara Atkinson | July 9, 2019Investing in a team of rock star employees is the most profitable investment you will make. Here’s how to take the coin-flip out of your hiring process.
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Low and middle income tax offset passes parliament
First 5000 | July 8, 2019The government’s income tax cuts package passed through the Parliament late last week and the ATO said it is implementing the necessary system changes for taxpayers who have already lodged their tax return.
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Tax cut does not make up for penalty rate cut: union
First 5000 | July 8, 2019Hospitality workers waking up to a harsh and unfair pay cut today will still be out of pocket even if they receive the full tax cut for low and middle-income workers.
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Business SA launches Digital Champions
First 5000 | July 8, 2019Do you need help with your digital processes, or is your software letting you down? Over the next two years, Business SA will be offering free digital support services to members with up to 19 full-time equivalents as part of the Digital Champions Program.
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Brisbane Lord Mayor launches new business awards
First 5000 | July 5, 2019Micro and social enterprises are among the Brisbane businesses encouraged to nominate for the new-look 2019 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards.
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Global mentors to help Queensland businesses fast-track export learning curve
First 5000 | July 5, 2019Queensland businesses with global ambitions can be connected to business experts from their target markets, in a new program launched by Trade and Investment Queensland.
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Queensland exports rebound as to Australia’s Trade Surplus reaches record
First 5000 | July 5, 2019Queensland exports led by a rebound in coal sales and elevated liquefied natural gas shipment help propel Australia to a record trade surplus of $5.75 billion in seasonally adjusted terms according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).