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BI-GOODNESS is a bi-monthly column dedicated to the quirky, generally funny and often dangerously impractical inventions and business concepts that occasionally come our way....
Busting the top 5 myths & misconceptions of VoIP telephony
With NBN on the horizon, there has been an increase in businesses looking to take the ‘virtual leap’ towards high-quality, feature-rich IP voice solutions, commonly called VoIP (Voice over IP) or hosted/virtual PBX. There are other options to the traditional landline for business telephony.
The WAN is dead, long live the WAN: What lies in the future of...
The wide area network (WAN) that companies have today is likely be the last they ever use. The race to move applications and services to the cloud, and the availability of high performance broadband, are fuelling the greatest networking revolution in a generation.
Aussie space startup Fleet disrupts satellites, books 3 million sensors on its IoT network
Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) startup Fleet Space Technologies has announced the major success of Project Galaxy, registering a million devices to its low-cost satellite network in less than 24 hours, with an additional two million devices and counting on its waiting list.
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.
As our digital future becomes our digital present, here’s why we must get serious...
Digital transformation isn’t a temporary trend but a permanent shift and if businesses can’t trust their online security, they can’t truly embrace a digital future.
How freelancers can climb the career ladder post-COVID
In times of economic stress the freelancer economy expands, bringing with it new opportunities to reimagine your career. In response, millions of workers around the world began freelancing for the first time, as a way to insulate themselves against the economic uncertainty.
The threat that remote working presents to company culture in post-COVID-19 times
Leaders should take this rare moment in time to consider how their systems, processes, procedures, decisions and actions align to their overall purpose and values.
Sometimes you have to put the competition aside and join forces – why collaboration...
Small businesses finding and sharing core competencies is a boon for smaller businesses looking to grow. Using the competitive advantage of another business, to the mutual benefit of both, is a legitimate strategy
Are you facing rapid business growth? Focus on your people
As an entrepreneur, it is an incredible feeling when your small
business begins to succeed. Suddenly sales are up, business is booming. It...
The top 5 latest trends on business security that every business owner should know
Due to the advancements in technology, there is cause for concern today for businesses and companies not just with their physical security.
8 factors that influence the cost of residential and commercial painting
It's critical to understand how commercial painting expenses are determined to comprehend why project costs vary from one project to the next.
WorkPilot launches Remote-Work platform after securing seed round
WorkPilot, a Melbourne-based knowledge management platform for remote-teams, is preparing to launch after closing an undisclosed seed investment round. The investment round...
Going global: Exporting 101
Most Australian entrepreneurs claim to think big from the outset. But you need more than a good idea and a broad Aussie smile to conquer the world. Bi-lateral free trade agreements are tearing down barriers, but exporters must still negotiate the vestiges of international protectionism and the rollercoaster Aussie dollar.
Should you work at a startup? What to consider before joining a new company
Working for startup companies sounds attractive to many people. Job descriptions often mention that there’s room for quick advancement and that the...
Submit your nominations now for the 2011 NSW ICT Entrepreneur Awards!
Last year, the Pearcey NSW ICT and Digital Media Entrepreneur awards celebrated much talent, including that of Lars and Jens Rasmussen for the pinnacle award. The awards are back and the committee needs some nominees!
Editors’ Choice: Grace Bowe, 2012 Anthill 30under30 Honourable Mention
Weddings and weight loss: the two industries are a match made in heaven. Grace Bowe's Bride Body targets that very specific yet popular niche of women who want to walk off the kilograms before walking down the aisle.
Aussies bring home 18 Stevies from New York
Aussies won three highest-category Gold Stevies but Sydney-based online jobs platform OneShift and its 23-year-old founder Genevieve George picked up three Silver Stevies. Red Balloon's Naomi Simson won multiple awards.
The issues of pricing strategy [PODCAST]
PreneurCast is a business podcast. Each week, author and marketer Pete Williams and digital media producer Dom Goucher discuss entrepreneurship, business, internet marketing and...
This start-up sees a $240 billion opportunity for investors as banks continue to fail...
Bank aversion to unsecured SME loans has led to a $240 billion yearly opportunity for investors according to online marketplace invoice lender, FundX