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Modern business strategies that focus on lean supply chain networks and just in time deliveries have left corporations vulnerable to disruptive forces ranging from natural disasters to cyber-attacks, according to University of Sydney researchers. Inspired by natural food networks, a multi-faculty study has found that complex networks that include connections to both strong and weak product and service providers allow...

With information sharing a key underpinning for many businesses today and potentially the development of new businesses in the future, Canberra Business Chamber is seeking the views of the ACT business and wider community on how to position our region to capture the benefits of Open Data. A discussion paper has been developed by the Chamber's Innovation Taskforce to explore...

Admissions by Meegan Fitzharris in the Assembly today about the unreliability of the ACT's health data, goes back to at least 2010, spawning no less than four reports of the Auditor-General and another from PwC. Still, the health minister cannot get it right, Shadow Minister for Health Vicki Dunne said today. "Health data records and reporting are critical to ensuring...

The President of the Law Society of the ACT, Sarah Avery, today acknowledged the call by the Shadow ACT Attorney-General for an independent review of the bail system in the ACT, prompted in part by the tragic events in Melbourne. "Like others, the Society was deeply saddened by the events in the CBD in Melbourne and expresses its deepest sympathy...

2017 is expected to be a year of deliverables for small business and it is important that governments do not lose sight of the sector's priorities, which would risk undermining future economic growth and prosperity, according to Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell. "Whether it be small business tax cuts, competition reform, unfair contracts, government procurement...

Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry announce Canberra will host the 2017 NRL ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand on Friday 5 May at GIO Stadium. Minister Berry joined NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue, Kangaroos player Shannon Boyd and Kiwi player Jordan Rapana to announce the clash, which is another exciting opportunity for the...

International advocate, author, and 2015 Queensland Young Citizen of the Year, Yassmin Abdel-Magied, will appear at a special She Leads In-Conversation event, hosted by YWCA Canberra on Wednesday 22 February at the University of Canberra. Abdel-Magied has achieved national and international attention as a leading advocate for social inclusion and cultural diversity, as well as being a prominent woman in...

Some of us aspire to become 'trusted advisors'. But what does this mean and how does one attain such lofty status. Well, unfortunately, you are not born a 'trusted advisor'. You have to work your way up to this valuable position. You have to, in fact, earn this level of trust. So, what is a 'trusted advisor'. The term came...

We all make personal New Year's resolutions with a view to improving areas of our lives. It is no different for the business side of our lives as well. The start of the year is a great time to reflect on better ways to do things. We may even have the energy to implement and stick to some of the...

This year, many children may have had the excitement of finding a mobile phone or iPad under their Christmas tree. It is not uncommon for separated families to have different rules and perspectives on the use of electronic devices, access to the internet and access to social media by children. This can create problems for children who have to navigate...

With the new-year upon us and hopefully a chance to rest and recuperate we have a unique opportunity to reflect on how our business is going and what we can do to improve it. While we all have a feeling on how our business is travelling without some accurate figures we are really working in the dark. Are our management...

Life for Rose Pisano was great. She was 40, happily married and the kids were growing up nicely, doing what kids usually do…. Then she began noticing that she was exhausted every day, her speech was slurry, and she was tripping when she walked. Holding a pen felt strange as she could no longer sign her name or write properly....

The success of business-to-business relationships between customer and supplier depends on many factors. From speed of response & quality of delivery through to return on investment, every little bit counts in an increasingly competitive commercial market. And as our calendars get busier, so does our reliance on digital channels as a preferred method of communication. But with our increased use...

Inspire success on the rooftop of Australia at a conference destination with a difference. The Thredbo Alpine Hotel offers endless conference options year round away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Host your corporate event in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park and give your guests an invigorating environment to clear the mind and focus on an...

HorizonOne Recruitment's Canberra Employment Market Update 2016 saw a steady, consistent growth in recruitment activity through most of the year lead predominantly by the Government sector. However, November and December saw a big surge in activity across all sectors. Buoyed by the 'book end' of a looming Christmas break and big plans for 2017, December was a record month for...

Every business owner is aware of the importance of keeping costs low while continuing to offer customers the best service possible. Equally, that no matter how profitable your business is there is always a bit of fat that could be trimmed away to reveal a faster, leaner, more effective operating model.Rapid advances in technology are making this balancing act much...