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Incubator for energy tech start-ups
editor | September 26, 2017EnergyAustralia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kiah Research, one of the TCG companies, to establish an incubator for energy tech start-ups, using the know-how of Energy Australia and the commercial nous of TCG.
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For midsize businesses to grow they need to act strategically
Prof. James Guthrie | September 26, 2017Midsize enterprises use innovative practices to grow and chartered accountants must also prepare themselves for a shift in their traditional role, just like the medium-sized clients they serve. Prof James Guthrie of CA ANZ considers the role shift.
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Coal – the inconvenient truth
David Shearman | September 26, 2017The debate on energy has omitted one vital factor that may have provided a rational outcome – health. Dr David Shearman AM, founder of Doctors for the Environment, considers the health ramifications of continued use of coal-fired power.
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Alternative alternatives – energy solutions
Max Thomas | September 22, 2017Transitioning from coal-fired power generation to renewable energy technologies is a necessary process but how do we do this most efficiently and effectively? Max Thomas considers some of our past disasters and successes.
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Do we have to let a crisis develop before we do anything?
Ian McAuley | September 21, 2017Governments are adept at responding to crises, but in the absence of a crisis policymakers are equally adept at ignoring trends that call for a policy response. Ian McAuley considers how the classification of a problem as a Left / Right issue is stymying progress.
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The future is bright and bold for advanced manufacturing
Dr Keith McLean | September 20, 2017Contrary to popular belief Australian manufacturing isn’t dying, it is evolving. CSIRO’s Director of Manufacturing Dr Keith McLean contemplates this shift.
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5 great ways you can get involved in charity work
Jason Juretic | September 19, 2017There has been a significant rise recently in corporates involvement with charity and community causes. Rather than just donating, there are more hands-on and meaningful ways to take part. Jason Juretic, CEO of Stepping Stone House, recommends five ways to get involved.
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SMEs – the label that’s killing our growth
Mike Rich | September 18, 2017The midsize business sector is not an officially recognised sector and by lumping medium enterprises under the SME label they are totally forgotten. Midsize business owner Mike Rich says it is now time to change this integration.
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Stuck in the middle? Mid-sized enterprises in Australia
Mark Cully | September 15, 2017Does Australia have too few mid-sized and large businesses and what barriers inhibit their growth? Mark Cully, Chief Economist at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science outlines the three underlying drivers in a speech given at Global Access Partners Annual Economic Summit on 8 September, 2017.
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Australian Defence Industry: Our National Endeavour
The Honourable Christopher Pyne MP | September 13, 2017Entrepreneurial midsize businesses will be crucial to our future wellbeing. The Honourable Christopher Pyne MP addressed the recent Global Access Partners Summit, discussing the opportunities and challenges facing midsize business and how we can work together to grow our defence industry to support the twin goals of national security and economic prosperity.
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Think Digital or Become History
The Honourable Ed Husic MP | September 12, 2017Technological change will shape the future of work. The Honourable Ed Husic MP spoke at the GAP Summit about the need for Australian SME’s to engage in digital transformation and to continue to innovate to remain relevant. His full speech can be read here.
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The Secret of Success for Midsize Business: Family Entrepreneurs
Albrecht von der Hagen | September 11, 2017The Mittelstand is a unique phenomenon from which Germany’s resilient economy has been built. Global Access Partners were privileged to have Albrecht von der Hagen, Chairman of the Association of Family-Owned Businesses, address its recent Summit on the significance of family-owned midsize businesses to the German economy.
