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Procurement managers should consider compliance when contracting a fire protection specialist

When selecting a fire protection provider, it’s also important that organisations do their research to check whether the provider has the relevant operational experience, technical expertise and licences. Without proper credentials, compliance can be compromised and in the event of a fire, lives and property are put at risk.

Everything you need to know about the financials when kicking off your startup

To start with, a Business Plan should describe what business you are in, the products or services you will sell to make money and how it will operate, including what staff you may need.

The truth you should know about ransomware and what you can do about it

Prevention is clearly the best way forward and protecting against ransomware is very similar to other malicious computer code. The first key element is to ensure you have updated all of the software on your computer and phone.

65% of start-ups fail due to co-founder conflict – here’s how to create the...

It might come as a surprise, but 65% of start-ups fail due to co-founder conflict. That’s actually higher than the divorce rate in Australia. A business partnership can present a variety of difficulties however, it can also deliver great benefits.

Geospatial data isn’t just for marketers, here’s why every business needs to have it

Across all industries, retail and marketing included, geospatial data can be just as influential and vital to success. It’s less commonly discussed, and not completely understood by many. Unlike location data, it involves the spatial and logistical information about a particular position, region or area.

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.

How to find the best partnerships to align with your startup’s growth plans

I truly believe strategic partnerships should be a part of every startup’s journey, as they help nurture relationships with others in the same industry, and help grow both your business and others’.

Get used to video: it’s here to stay, and it’s about to get a...

Vudoo has spent a little over two years refining, tweaking, updating and pioneering interactive video—ushering in next-generation video engagement that has applications in marketing, HR, education, e-commerce and more.

Trust, compassion, clear communication: effective leadership in the time of COVID-19

Leading a team in the time of COVID-19 brings a number of challenges. First of all, the external environment is changing at an extraordinary rate.

Caravanning in your own backyard can be a great outdoor experience in the lockdowns

Having a caravan enables the individual indulging in any activity to enjoy their surroundings and still be able to retreat to their own boundaries when need be.

TikTok for business : creating a profile and important tips for entrepreneurs

The new social network has become a phenomenon of the last decade. TikTok gained an audience so quickly that many did not even notice how he took a leading position in the list of the most visited sites. The platform became famous for entertaining short videos and lip syncs when the main audience of the site were teenagers and children. But now the situation has changed dramatically.

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.
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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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