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GM kills Holden
By Mike Sullivan >>
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) has retired what it referred to as ‘the Holden brand’ from sales in Australia and New Zealand. GM will also turn the lights out on its Australian design and engineering operations by 2021.
The slim glimmer of hope for Australia maintaining its capabilities in auto design on a global stage – Holden designers and…
Issue #95
LEADERS 2019–2020
Special Edition
AUSTRALIA’S MOST DYNAMIC
BUSINESS LEADERS
How innovation is built in for
sustainable growth.
Why astute access to capital
makes the difference.
Leading through knowledge,
networks, collaboration.
Latest Business News
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16 Feb, 2020Innova City and PlatON use blockchain to create smart city
Asia PacificBy Leon Gettler >>
IN CHINA, a blockchain venture seeks to create a smart city. The implications of the research will be global. It could create smart cities around the world.
Ada Xiao is the chief strategy officer for PlatON, the pioneering global privacy-preserving computing network. Located in Hangzhou, it is working with…
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16 Feb, 2020Small business ombudsman looks at legislation to fix payment times
LegalTHE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has warned that if big businesses continue to flout reasonable payment terms, she will have no choice but to recommend federal legislation requiring all businesses to be paid in 30 days.
“In the past week, Telstra and Rio Tinto have moved to…
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09 Feb, 2020Cooper joins Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre board
People on the MoveTHE Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) recently appointed Richard Palmer to its board of directors.
AMGC chairman Paul Cooper said Mr Palmer brought “a depth of expertise that is the perfect complement to the current team’s experience in the fields of engineering, manufacturing, and technology innovation”.
“We are…
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09 Feb, 2020Real digital innovation is about ‘customer centricity’
OverviewBy James Brett and Angus Dorney >>
THE CORPORATE WORLD is littered with buzzwords. From ‘agile omni-channel gamechangers’ to ‘disruptive synergies’. These words might have meant something once, but now they’re just empty syllables – the junk food of enterprise vocabulary.
But there’s one phrase fast approaching buzzword status…
Innovative Australian Companies
Sydney-based Video Translator AI smartens up multi-language video
By Leon Gettler >>
VIDEO these days is the best way to reach a big market. But what happens when there are many markets, with many different language…
Monarc Global system gives lift to air charter industry
MONARC GLOBAL’s innovative application of its hi-tech booking system, to the aviation charter industry, may be the re-set this challenging travel…
Bringing Australian bio-medical innovations to market: iQ Group Global
By Leon Gettler >>
AUSTRALIA has produced a number of innovations in the biotech space. Companies like Cochlear and Resmed have been global leaders.…
Companies on the Move
UK insurance firm provides tech to help prevent issues
By Leon Gettler >>
NEOS is an insurance company with a difference – a technological difference.
Apart from policies, the UK insurance firm also…
People on the Move
Cooper joins Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre board
THE Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) recently appointed Richard Palmer to its board of directors.
AMGC chairman Paul Cooper said Mr…
Innovation
Sydney-based Video Translator AI smartens up multi-language video
By Leon Gettler >>
VIDEO these days is the best way to reach a big market. But what happens when there are many markets, with many different…
Trade
Brexit: What’s next for Britain and Australia?
By Dan Hadley >>
AS AUSTRALIANS celebrate Australia Day this week and commemorate the arrival of the British First…
Asia-Pacific
Innova City and PlatON use blockchain to create smart city
By Leon Gettler >>
IN CHINA, a blockchain venture seeks to create a smart city. The implications of the research will…
Digital Business
Pixevety helps families and schools manage photo privacy…
By Leon Gettler >>
COLIN ANSON created Pixevety, a photo management system designed to provide families and schools…
Editorial
Australia needs leadership now, not rulership
BUSINESS ACUMEN’s special report on leadership, in edition 93, could not be more timely. Or more poignant. Or better…
Management
Why you must always have a Plan B
As Australia’s cyclone season arcs into action, it is vital that business leaders make sure they have a ‘Plan B’ at the ready, to deal with the…
Opinion
Real digital innovation is about ‘customer centricity’
By James Brett and Angus Dorney >>
THE CORPORATE WORLD is littered with buzzwords. From ‘agile omni-channel…
Business Travel & Events
Holiday at Home campaign to kickstart tourism recovery
In Brief
IPA warns employers about 'now lost' superannuation loophole
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has issued a warning to employers that a loophole, which has seen wage theft…
Research & Books
Australia’s ageing population: Pressure that’s only set to rise…
By Dan Hadley >>
AUSTRALIA’s population is ageing. Older Australians are a growing proportion of the total…
News Feature
What will be the economic impact of the 2019-20 bushfires?
Regional Economic Development
Govt's small business bushfire relief: up to $50k grants, $500k loans welcomed
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell said the Federal Government’s support…
Manufacturing Acumen
Shadow Minister Brendan O’Connor addresses workforce capability and availability at National Manufacturing Summit
SHADOW Minister for Employment and Industry, Science and Small and Family Business, Brendan O’Connor, will address delegates at the National…
Aviation Acumen
Monarc Global system gives lift to air charter industry
MONARC GLOBAL’s innovative application of its hi-tech booking system, to the aviation charter industry, may be the re-set this challenging travel sector has been looking for.
What Monarc does is to initiate significant…
Automotive Acumen
Walkinshaw Andretti United join fundraising race in Lloyds Bushfire Appeal Auction
ONE of Australia’s most popular Australian motor racing teams, Walkinshaw Andretti United, has donated an inspirational package to raise funds for those affected in the current bushfire crisis.
The…
Debt Recovery & Management
DG Institute warns on dangers of new credit file databases
THE new credit reporting laws will considerably affect the one in six Australians currently deep in debt, or anyone who has ever borrowed money in…
Legal
Small business ombudsman looks at legislation to fix payment times
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has warned that if big businesses continue to flout reasonable…
Acumen Archives
Less pain and effort now it’s Ezy-As
For many, the arduous task of donning compression stockings can be frustrating. This is especially true if the wearer is living independently,…
Business Incubator: ACS Labs
Technology association ACS to overhaul governance, form as a company
ACS, the association for Australia’s technology profession, is set to become a company limited by guarantee, in the wake of a special general meeting…
Queensland Leaders
SpareBizSpace engineers a new kind of ‘space-age’
SPAREBIZSPACE is an organisation solving dual problems faced in an ever-increasingly mobile and transient world: how to find the right business space at the right price, and how to make money out of…
NSW Leaders
Ceramisphere technology goes global
By Mike Sullivan >>
CAN CERAMIC micro-encapsulation technology – a new materials process originally developed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation – change the world for the…
Victorian Leaders
From HR Gurus to Millennial who-do
South Australian Leaders
Clarke Energy changes the power game
CLARKE ENERGY is building a reputation for being one of the most agile and innovative power generation suppliers in the country as Australia transitions to multi-source power generation.
The…
Western Australian Leaders
CFO Centre gives companies a new analytical edge
Creative Industries
Vloggi brings cheap (but good) video production to SMEs
By Leon Gettler >>
HOW CAN a non-profit group or business make a cheap video? The answer lies in team work and crowdsourcing.
Sydney tech start-up…
Sports Business
First Asia-focused sports tech investment house launched by…
VARCIS Capital recently launched what it labels the world’s first Asia-focused sports technology investment and advisory house.
Headquartered in…
Indigenous Business
Nominations now open for QRC’s 2020 Indigenous Awards
THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling for nominations for its 2020 Indigenous Awards which “recognise and…
Advertising & Marketing
CrowdMedia influences the Influencers
By Leon Gettler >>
HOW DO the big brands market themselves to millennials when the younger generation no longer watches TV or listens to…
Training & Careers
Improvement in women's representation comes across every…
MALE Champions of Change (MCC) have released their annual Impact Report (FY2018-19) detailing progress and outcomes in…
Finance & Investment
IPA cheers targeted, simpler small business tax concessions
THE Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has commended the Board of Taxation for its holistic review of small business tax…
Agribusiness
Dairy Code disputes: Farmers get help through the Small and Family Business Ombudsman
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell said her office was now offering assistance with disputes that…
Community Business
Australian shipping steps up to help bushfire-hit areas
AUSTRALIAN shipping is playing an important role in the relief effort following the devastating bushfires in NSW and Victoria.
Maritime Union of…
Better Business Technology
New 5G report helps Australian businesses ‘prepare to profit’
Environment
Australian researchers call for help to save our insects
SCIENTISTS fear Australian insect populations are on the brink of collapse and are calling for the public’s help to paint a better picture of the problem so they can develop solutions to help tackle…
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