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Poor websites could cost SMBs billions this Christmas – half don’t even have a...

Executive Chairman of the National Online Retailers Association, Paul Greenberg, said businesses should consider upgrading their online presence in time for Christmas to take advantage of the increasing number of digital savvy shoppers.

Why it is mission critical to choose the right accountant for your business

As a business owner, it’s important to choose an accountant that acts not only as a bookkeeper, auditor or tax advisor but also as...

Droid, iPhone4, Microsoft Phone 7: Which can take the heat?

There are already countless videos on the Interwebs that present side-by-side comparisons of the most popular smart-phones. You know -- which has the fastest browser, the brightest screen, the quickest boot-up. This is not one of those videos. All we can say to the person who put this video together is, "Dude, we wish we had that kind of money to burn."

Shame: the new meme that’s righting the wrongs between cats and dogs [VIDEO]

For far too long, cat videos have ruled the internet. You know it's true. It's about time the wrong was righted. However, the current internet meme, and 'over-night' user-generated photo site has something that is near, and dear, to the hearts of many: dog shaming.

How Ozfounded is mapping Aussie Startups (Yours too!)

Ozfounded.com is building a map to promote the tech startup community in Australia. The map has been started, but Ozfounded needs your help to keep it fresh. The map features over 120 startups already, and more are being added regularly. The best news is, your startup can be added, too. Talk about community.

Delivery of specialist advice (CCI ‘Call for comment’)

Yesterday, as a continuation of our five part blog series calling on members of the private sector to join me in responding to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research’s 'Opportunity for Comment', we asked readers to help us respond to the first part of the Department's SmartForm, 'Addressing the Commercialisation Gaps'. Today, we're turning our attention to the second section, which we're calling: 'Delivery of specialist advice'.

Now, this guy knows how to apply for a job!

The following clip takes the job application process to another level. The work of a Monash student and aspiring Junior Project Manager, it was submitted to Pollenizer and posted for all to see on YouTube. It was soon after spotted by MitchelLake and posted on the recruitment outfit's homepage. What's the moral of the story?

Are you involved in risky business? And we're not talking about miming songs in...

Tom Cruise has a lot to answer for. The least of which is that classic scene in the movie, Risky Business. As an entrepreneur, you know only too well that legal compliance can make or break a business. The legal considerations for employees and the terms of their engagement with your company has many legal considerations to consider. If you're not adhering to these, you are indeed, running a risky business.

This Sydney business school wants to develop entrepreneurship in Mynamar

Ever since Myanmar went through reforms and opened its economic gates to the world, foreign investors and local entrepreneurs have been eager for a...

Will this new video website change how we get hired forever?

First came the Skype interview... now the video interview revolution is fully upon us with the launch of myInterview.com, a brand new video recruitment...

‘Social TV’ brings its A-game in the battle for living room supremacy

Holy multitasking. According to a new study by telecoms stat gurus Ovum, a cool 74 per cent of consumers with a broadband connection cruise the interwebs while watching the telly.

Elanation launches after securing a $110,000 seed funding round from Sydney Angels

Securing $110,000 in capital from the Sydney Angels investor group, Elanation proved a popular venture with a further 14 Australian investors backing the budding start-up. A Series A round is now planned for 2017.

An upcoming hackathon is determined to empower more women in Australian tech

Australian start-up incubator Tech Pilot Fund are hosting a weekend-long hackathon event in Sydney with a difference. The event is the initiative of Tech Pilot Fund founder and CEO Simon Anquetil to help foster a healthy start-up scene in Australia and reinforce the crucial role of women in the tech industry.

Climbing Mount Everest: how startups can stay the course on their business journey

Entrepreneurs have to be everything to everyone, we wear multiple hats every day and throughout the journey. As a lifelong entrepreneur, I have identified five key ingredients to launching a successful startup and staying the course.

The world’s favourite… pro bono workplace

The next time you feel the urge to complain about your economy class seat, spare a thought for British Airways staff who may have...

Pitch Club Melbourne This Month!

Promotion: On the back of Hobert Pitch Club last month, we are back in Melbourne (14th April 2011). Pitch Club assists aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their new business ideas. We provide a forum to Pitch ideas; tools to manage and syndicate ideas and match you up with quality advisors and business angels. Pitch Club chapters are in most major cities in Australia.

Roc solid advice: Jay Z shares his top 10 rules for succeeding in business...

Shawn "Jay Z" Carter is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He's one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and business...

Australian small businesses now have the chance to know their credit scores for free

The service, which is 100 percent online and free, will give small business owners access to a clearer picture of their financial situation and eligibility for a business loan.

Waiting for the great leap forward? I think it's already here [VIDEO]

Throw away your keyboard. Discard your mouse. All you need to do to control your computer is wave your hands about. No instruction manual needed, just a teeny, tiny device that reads your hand motions. Really. The revolution in human-computer interaction just took a massive leap forward.

Small is the new 'black'… again

Throughout the '90s and Noughties the trend in technology was to get devices as small and lightweight as possible. Well it would appear that, in conjunction with the advent of the iPad, LG believe that small is once again beautiful with the release of its ultra lightweight X300 notebook: so lightweight in fact that you can tape it to a wall.
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