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In many ways, the NBN will be business as usual – only quicker. But there are several interesting technological leaps around the corner that could make your business smarter, more efficient and most importantly, more profitable.
2012 is shaping up as a difficult year for many businesses, but the decisions you make now could determine how successful the next 12 months are. Here’s the four factors thriving businesses have in common, which Sid Edwards says any SMB can put into practice.
Local businesses are being warned to prepare for the arrival of eight customer service ‘megatrends’ over the next decade, or risk losing business to savvier competitors both locally and internationally.
Want to learn the tricks for making your small business appear bigger than it is? Join Dynamic Business and five-time entrepreneur Roger Courville for the first must-attend webinar of 2012.
Change is something that Australian executives and office workers strive for yet find difficult to achieve. New research from Canon has revealed some interesting statistics…
Looking for the kind of feedback you get from a customer focus group, but can’t afford the expense of putting one together? Mark Capps, CEO and co-founder of online retailer Sneaking Duck, writes about how four inexpensive weekends at the Bondi Market left his start-up with enough feedback to improve and streamline its offering.
Customers will be the focus of many SMB business development strategies this year, as businesses work toward attracting their attention and creating loyalty to survive the two-speed economy.
Is your New Year’s Resolution to promote your business better? Do you have no idea where to start? Then this is the perfect event for you. Learn the tips and tricks of how build your business through public relations (PR) and social media.
Buying the latest business equipment is a necessary evil if you want your business to stay ahead, right? Maybe not. Here are the key reasons SMBs should consider leasing equipment.
Learn how two smart and tech savvy SMEs are making the most out of their mobile devices while operating their business on the go.
An ongoing review process helps you to identify potential growth areas so that you can direct your resources appropriately.
We asked a variety of SME owners to tell us what they’ve learnt about their business this year and to share their resolutions for 2012. There’s some great food for thought for everyone here.
Online business directories are evolving to become customer engagement tools for small businesses. In this opinion piece, TrueLocal’s Simon Carson argues that it makes sense for SMBs to capitalise on the benefits of listing their companies online, which is often free.
A Google boss talks about how technology at work is undergoing a fundamental shift into more flexible, collaborative, online ways of working.
Reader Lisa Fox won Dynamic Business’ competition to attend the 2011 Global Leadership Forum, presented by The Growth Faculty. After six amazing speakers and seven hours of inspiring thoughts and advice, this is what she learnt…
WatchGuard Technologies’ security analysts have announced their 2012 security predictions. Here are their top 10 predictions for the year ahead…
If you have a growing business, one of the most important characteristics of your IT system is its scalability and ability to grow along with your company.
Mergers and acquisitions are excellent strategies to generate growth. In many cases, the goal is often to create a sustainable competitive advantage or protect market share. However, pursuing a merger or acquisition does have its risks. So here are some key considerations for mergers and acquisitions.
Five key areas to consider before rolling out your brilliant new business idea too quickly.
If you are a small business owner who believes marketing plans are only for large corporations, perhaps you don’t understand the real benefits. A marketing plan turns your vision into actions, so that you will be confident that you can reach your sales target.
