Lorna Brett

To help small businesses manage their finances on the fly, Xero has developed a free smartphone application for download from the Apple App Store.

Four top Australian sales experts will deliver the secrets to their success at the launch of Small Business September, a Dynamic Business sponsored event.

The Smart Green Business program has officially entered phase two, having already assisted Sydney’s small and medium sized business save over 80 Olympic pools of water and $800,000 in annual bills.

Small businesses impacted by recent natural disasters in north-east Tasmania have been given access to tailored, low-cost or free one-on-one mentoring.

Small businesses with an online presence reap almost half their average turnover from the internet, according to study by Telstra and the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA).

The Federal Government has released a list of quick and simple power saving tips business owners can implement to better the profitability of their organisations, lessen power bills, reduce carbon pollution and conserve energy.

Local small and medium businesses are bearing the brunt of the close to $29 million lost annually in media scams, with more than 150 fake publications tricking businesses into parting with their cash in the last 12 months alone.

Industry and Commerce has been found guilty by The Federal Court of misleading local small businesses into signing up for its online business directory.

Small business owners are being urged to be more aware of scam emails encouraging them to disclose personal details or transfer money, with iiNet delivering tips to identify and avoid phishing scams.

Two Sydney entrepreneurs have developed a free smartphone application to improve the taxi ordering service for both passengers and drivers.