The future of corporate social responsibility
In 1994, American author and entrepreneur John Elkington coined the phrase the “Triple Bottom Line”, meaning that community, the environment and profitability are equally important to a business’ bottom line….
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Growth in age
Australia’s population is ageing – rapidly. Around 16% of Australia’s population is aged 65 and over. That’s 3.8 million Australians – and counting. From a business perspective, there’s great opportunity…
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What does your reaction say about you?
I was standing in a line in a coffee shop in Melbourne recently and the lady ahead of me was waiting patiently for her coffee. As the barista walked over…
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Covering more of Townsville than ever before
Optus has been a part of the Townsville community for almost 25 years – basically, we’re locals! Our first Optus store opened in Stockland in 1996, and with three Optus…
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Marketing for survival
Have you recently struck hard times? Is the term ‘profit margin’ a term you remember using some time, a long time ago? Are you waiting for the ‘bad times’ to…
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Forget paperless; pursue the less paper office
We hear so many businesses say they are striving for a paperless office – and we’re sure you do too (or are you one of them?). The reality is, the…
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Skilled workers add value to business operations
TAFE Queensland is focused on improving regional prosperity and development by working with businesses, community groups and government agencies to build skilled workforces in line with our region’s present and…
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A salute to the region’s heart
With armoured vehicles powering up Hervey’s Range, Black Hawks hovering out past Cape Cleveland, and combat aircrafts circling over Magnetic Island, Townsville’s significant military presence is a unique component of…
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First impressions
Inspired by Gubbal, the Carpet Snake that is known as the creator and protector of the Palm Islands, the newly revitalised Palm Island foreshore is impressive to say the least….
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Townsville’s first mobile laundry
Townsville Enterprise Emerging Leaders have been working closely with Orange Sky Australia, to bring to life a mobile shower/laundry service to the region. Orange Sky is Australia’s first mobile laundry…
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