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The team at Canberra consultancy firm Rubik3 have put their money where their mouth is when it comes to corporate social responsibility, handing over an impressive $20,000 cheque to the Indigenous Reading Project. The initiative has helped more than 1000 children who need assistance with literacy by providing access to e-readers and a huge library of e-books, with IRP students showing a 130 per cent improvement in reading time and a 30 per cent increase in fluency and comprehension.

DDCS Lawyers’s Julie Dobinson has been awarded the President’s Medal at the ACT Law Society Annual Dinner and Awards Night for 2018. The family law specialist was joined by Kellin Kristofferson of Artisan Law and Georgina McKay of the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, who took out Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The inaugural Pro Bono Service Award went to Clayton Utz’ pro bono partner Jennifer Wyborn. Congratulations to all the award recipients.

Genevieve Jacobs reports LIVE from a special event where Canberra consultancy firm Rubik3 donated a hefty $20,000 to supporting the important work of the Indigenous Reading Project. Genevieve speaks with Professor Marcia Langton, Patron of the IRP, CEO and Founder Dan Billing and Guy Earnshaw from Rubik3 about the vital role the organisation plays in helping young Indigenous kids discover the joy of reading and how corporate support can make a genuine difference.

Canberra is home to some of the most innovative, advanced and successful cybersecurity firms in the world but the issue with security is that any organisation, no matter how much they have invested in protection, is only as safe as its weakest link. Enhancing the ability of SMEs to safely connect with customers and suppliers is the current focus of the Canberra Business Chamber’s Innovation Taskforce.

Canberra’s space credentials are gaining momentum as the ACT lobbies for new a Space Agency to be based in the capital, with a satellite jointly developed by UNSW Canberra at ADFA and Defence Science and Technology launching from California and orbiting for more than nine months. The Buccaneer Risk Mitigation Mission cube satellite performed important experiments as part of a mission that was paving the way for small spacecraft development in Australia.

The Ray White Canberra team is on top of the world after winning a highly competitive international prize for their extraordinary commitment to customer satisfaction. The local firm beat 1000 other franchises from 11 countries to take out the award for dedication to its clients and leadership in customer service.

Meet the incredibly down to earth Bill Baker from Baker Deane & Nutt. He prides himself on fostering a positive culture in his firm and supporting the local community, and shares more about his story below.

Mentoring is becoming a big-ticket item among Canberra professionals. A mentoring session in the defence and security sector booked out within 24 hours, had to move to a bigger venue, and almost 300 people attended. Catherine McGrath went along to find out why mentoring is such a hot topic.

Many dream of quitting their day job and starting a business, but Dave Byatt went one step further and made his dream a reality. Back in 1994, he threw in the towel at his public service job and started Monaro Screens, and after a lot of hard work, determination and luck, the enduring Canberra business has found the secret to success.

Hannah Gill, Managing Director at Independent Property Group, has found her calling. Over the past decade, she has built a successful career and now mentors and leads others. Hannah says she feels grateful and fortunate for the opportunities she has received and values opportunities to help others achieve success. Find out more about what makes the impressive local leader tick below.

When energetic entrepreneur Guy Earnshaw started brainstorming a name for his management consultancy, he couldn’t go past the name of a popular puzzle for inspiration. Rubik3 delivers the right solutions when it comes to change management, business growth and efficiency, and like the cube the business is named after, the firm is focused on providing strategic problem-solving and simple solutions for clients. Brad Watts discovered more about how the consultancy helps businesses piece together their puzzles.

The Rolfe Motor Group is a Canberra success story, and part of the reason for its longevity is its philosophy of engaging with and giving back to the community. Dealer Principal Richard Rolfe spoke with Brad Watts about why the business is driven by getting behind local sporting teams and charitable organisations.

Canberra strategic management and IT consulting business Projects Assured has been acquired by DWS Group for $43 million in a deal that will give the national IT services group a significant footprint in the national capital and access to key Federal Government clients.

An impressive line-up of aspiring and accomplished female leaders will reflect on their own journeys and explore leadership, career development and life at tomorrow's (Thursday 5 July) Canberra Women's Leadership Symposium 2018. Here's why it's worth attending...

The ACT has the highest labour force participation and the lowest unemployment rate for people with disability in Australia, and a new partnership between Canberra Business Chamber, the ACT Inclusion Council and the ACT Government aims to get even more businesses on board. Four Canberra businesses are leading the way, with Capital Chemist Charnwood, Eric Martin and Associates, Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers and Gungahlin Lakes Club already reaping benefits from the initiative.

Can video or sound recordings obtained from a listening device be used as evidence in court? The experts at BAL Lawyers explain the complex issue.

No matter what industry you work in, there may be a range of things you’re not claiming at tax time that you should be. Here’s a guide to what you can and can’t claim, and some of the most common deductions and concessions you may not know about, from tax experts RSM Australia. Want to know more? The cost of managing your tax affairs is also deductible, so if you need to speak to a professional, get in touch with the team at RSM.

Canberra tech firm QuintessenceLabs has made the World Economic Forum’s list of Technology Pioneers in 2018. The local company, which was born from the ANU, is now a global player and was recognised for employing quantum technology to deliver very strong data protection and pioneering a new wave of cyber security.