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Mobile pitfalls: why businesses need to go back to basics for successful mobile strategy

I would argue that a successful mobile strategy presents one of the biggest profit opportunities for Australian businesses, and it doesn’t take nearly the level of investment and resources as being on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s tech.

How can you help your business boom in foreign markets?

Taking your small business to the international stage can be very challenging particularly considering your small budget, limited international exposure, and economic uncertainties in...

Should businesses be ditching employee ratings?

Performance management has been one of the hotter topics over the past years, partly because the process has caused so many of us angst. ...

Is corporate social responsibility (CSR) the new bottom line? Here’s why I think it...

As a global community, we’re facing a raft of social issues, that only seem to be increasing. As a corporate community, it’s our job to ensure we’re taking responsibility.

How to properly capture, clean and manage data for better business outcomes

Valuable data is something most businesses already have access to in some form or another. But it’s knowing how to ‘capture’, ‘clean’ and ‘manage’ this data that sets businesses apart when it comes to improving performance and sales.

Negotiation – A key entrepreneurial skill and critical requirement for success

Negotiations are a delicate balance of give and take. Learning to strike this balance is necessary for any entrepreneur hoping to build a flourishing business.

“You sent what?!” Here’s what to keep in mind about automated emails during COVID-19

Continuing blindly with pre-programmed automated marketing and communications during a period of flux or crisis is not just short-sighted, it’s customer service and branding suicide.

7 innovative businesses creating intermediate guide to social impact

Businesses have evolved multifold over a short period. This write-up presents 7 innovative businesses which are not only being creative but also creating social impact through it.

Worried about your business being hacked? Here’s everything you need to know

Start-ups are filled with some of the most skilled and computer-literate people on the planet. However, don’t rest easy on your tech-savvy laurels, because it’s this false sense of cyber security that hackers are keen to exploit.

The top small business tax deductions to keep in mind this financial year

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) recently said it’s expecting a ‘tax time like no other’. That’s because, in the wake of an...
Transitioning to a hybrid workforce - Expert insight from a technology chief at Poly

Transitioning to a hybrid workforce – Expert insight from a technology chief at Poly

Ultimately hybrid working is a change that offers both employees and employers flexibility and choice, where collaboration and communication drive productivity, and where businesses thrive through motivated and engaged teams.

Show me the money! Here are four easy steps to keep your cash flow...

Cash is the oxygen that enables a small business to not just survive, but prosper, and is the primary indicator of business health.

How businesses are experiencing the benefits of offering virtual reality apps

The VR technology now available enables businesses to give audiences an in-depth and detailed look at parts of their business that would be tough to show in other ways.

How to learn the art of avoiding slow paying customers (and getting paid on...

The issue of unpaid invoices is one that’s familiar to every business owner. While most businesses have a few late payers to deal with, having too much of your cash flow held up can have a lasting impact on the overall health of your business for years to come.

Are you investing enough in your business’ frontline staff? Here’s why you should

We don't have any control over customers, but we can invest in our front line. When you focus on nurturing your staff, then everything else comes together and that in turn increases the chances of attracting and retaining customers.

Looking to foster collaboration in a digital workforce? Here 3 key tips to keep...

So it's a question of how do you bridge that gap, even in a technology business or digital business, with access to digital tools and a digital workforce? How do you bridge the old approach and the new approach?

What lies ahead for a nation that says yes to mediocrity?

There’s something fundamentally wrong with a nation that takes little interest in a brighter future. Yet, it seems that’s...

Whizz deepens online home services market position by acquiring Removal marketplace

Furniture removals are worth upwards of $2 billion dollars in Australia”*. With WHIZZ’s expertise in on-demand marketplaces, combined with our category knowledge and proven track record, we are well positioned to disrupt the relocation industry in Australia.

What is an explainer video and why does your business need one? [VIDEO]

The age of the explainer video has levelled the playing field, allowing SMEs with a little creativity to grab the attention of millions of people – a feat that was previously only achievable with the kind of marketing budgets that only large companies could afford.

The benefits of game-based learning for compliance training [SPONSORED]

While there have been numerous innovations to improve the effectiveness of compliance training, one that has shown extraordinary results is game-based learning.
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The Top 5 Most Insanely Dumb Mistakes made by Rookie and...

LinkedIn is a professional and commercial platform. What you do on LinkedIn matters: it really matters, and if you’re not careful, your actions can backfire and tarnish your brand and your integrity. We're going to throw out a wild guess and say that you don’t want to get burned by your mistakes. Fair enough. This FREE REPORT from David Hobson has the five most common LinkedIn mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

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New Zealand’s Xero eyes US IPO, further disruption as subscribers increase...

Xero recently held its annual meeting in Wellington, during which the company revealed some interesting details about its future. As has been widely suspected, the...

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