Growing

In these days of social media and eNewsletters, is there still a place for good old-fashioned direct mail through the letterbox? One man says yes.

The old saying, you have to spend money to make money might be true, but one expert offers some insight into negotiating the best banking deals, so you don’t have to spend as much to get started or keep going.

Did you break your 2011 New Year’s resolution to develop a business plan? Business solutions director Andrew Graham says ditch the standard business plan in 2012 and embrace a more agile approach to business development.

Thomas Dureya Consulting founder and 2010 Ernst & Young Young Entrepreneur of the Year Andrew Thomas talks to Dynamic Business about corporate social responsibility, business ethics and positive environmental practices.

The majority of businesses expect sales to grow in the new year, despite the fact many continue to feel unsure about an economic recovery occurring any time soon.

Leading networking experts say business owners need to understand that networking isn’t just about getting leads for your business, urging they shift their attitude towards this important business tool.

Verizon has put together a list of 10 technology trends for 2012, predicting the connections between people, machines and their environments will shape the way small businesses work.

If you’re a small business owner with ambitions for growth but struggling with the usual day-to-day challenges while wearing 20 different hats, the free event Keeping your Business in Business is for you!

We asked three bankers their opinion on how small business owners should choose their business bank, the questions they should be asking, whether they need a separate bank for their personal affairs and how important fees are.

NBN Co has announced it will offer telecommunications and internet service providers the ability to tailor its high-speed broadband services to better meet the needs of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) businesses and other SMEs.

Telstra has detailed its new Cloud Services portal, designed to make virtual servers more available and affordable to small business.

By now you’re aware you need to get your business online, but do you know how to drive people to your website? One easy method is writing and uploading a press release.

Strategy is the ‘how’ you are going to achieve the outcome. Objectives are ‘what’ you want to achieve. The plan is the step-by-step ‘actions’ you are going to take to get there. How’s your business strategy looking?

So you’ve heard about the benefits of including Google AdWords in your small business advertising mix, but are still unsure how how it will work for you? Join Dynamic Business’ first-ever webinar and have your questions answered! You could also win a one-on-one online marketing session with a Google expert.

In her first interview, Yasmin King shares her plans to be an advocate for NSW’s 650,000 small businesses.

In this case study, Zintel’s Kim Irvine looks at how a call recording service helped Moving Angels owner Jane Korn keep better track of her staff as her small business grew.

Changing market conditions mean small business owners need to be more adaptable, and a survey has found those that manage this are enjoying greater financial rewards.

As we celebrate 20 years as Australia’s leading magazine for SMEs, we asked a variety of people to predict what the SME will look like in 20 years time, with some interesting views on what 2031 will hold. In Part 3, read what Ruslan Kogan, Suncorp’s Gerard McDermott and Powerbuy’s Joal Montgomery think.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging the franchising sector to work towards bettering its image, if it wishes to continue to see growth.

A new, national not-for-profit (NFP) body has been established to represent SMEs around the country, promising to deliver group buying facilities, professional advice and networking opportunities to its members.