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Cloud computing made easy
If you hang in the right circles, you may hear variations on the concept of cloud computing. Cloud computing also goes by the name of the cloud, hosted services, utility computing, grid computing, Software as a Service (Saas), Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). With so many super-catchy titles, just what the heck is it? So glad you asked…
Five marketing activities you should quit doing immediately
Are you sitting at your computer wondering where your marketing dollars went? You’re not alone. Many business owners start marketing plans with grand ambitions, then quickly lose track of what’s been spent where, with what, if any, return.
Before you launch that awesome iPhone app, make sure you’ve understood your legal obligations and responsibilities
So, you have a great a great idea for an iPhone application. All you want to do then is get on with it and ace your rivals. Not that fast. You might be better off thinking through the entire gamut of consequences — most of all the legal ones that could haunt you for years.
Million dollar business secrets: Lessons from The Voice
Think that a reality show has nothing to do with business? Think again. I don’t know about you, but I’m hooked on The Voice. With other talent’ programmes delivering pretty much the same old format, The Voice has a positive new take that’s proving a ratings winner for the networks.
Six hard questions that will make you find direction in life
Without having clearly-defined goals, the chances of living the life you deserve are not in your favour. Do some serious navel gazing and then, you need to ask yourself a few powerful questions. What are the chances of achieving your goals if you have not set them?
Six things every business must include in their strategy if they want to be a social business
People are at the centre of almost every business. Customers, shareholders, staff and other stakeholders are increasingly talking to one another. Lately, their conversations increasingly are taking place online and even more so on social media platforms. So, whether you like it or not, you are in a social media business.
The Top 11 rules to make you a master of your own finances
I believe there is no decision more important than to take charge of your own financial future. We live in a country of opportunity and yet most Australians are buried in credit card debt, car loan debt, personal debt and other debt. Don’t get me wrong, debt is not a bad thing per se, but there’s good debt and bad debt.
Stop undermining your own business. Why discounting is a bad idea
Do you cut prices, and give up your margin, because you don’t know how to say ‘no’? If you do, it’s time you realise that it is no good for anyone — not you, your customer or the industry.
Three years building it, three days to close it. How I made the decision to shut down my startup
Two months ago, I made one of the hardest decisions in my life. I decided to shut down my startup business, Skimp. It took me three years to build the business. In the end, it took me just three days to close it.
Three things women say that are annoying
“Things just fell into place”
“I guess I was due a turn”
“I’ve been lucky”
Rubbish. You make your own luck. Preparation and hard work is what will put you in the right place to experience ‘luck’ and bring new opportunities.
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