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Social media might seem a simple enough concept, but it’s really all about strategy and execution. Here are some of the challenges SMBs need to overcome before they can successfully build brand awareness via social media.
A client objection can be a real knock to the ego, and if not handled correctly can see the end of a good client relationship. Here’s some expert advice for dealing professionally with objections.
Two-thirds of the population now suffer from ‘nomophobia’, the fear of being without or losing their phone, and it’s because business commitments mean we’ve never been more attached to our mobile phones, and they’ve never held quite so much sensitive information.
We asked some experts to share their views on things first time exporters need to consider and what they often forget.
Did you know that 20 percent of consumers who write negative reviews about a business will become loyal brand customers if they get a response? Here’s how you should be responding to negative feedback.
Before blowing the whistle on dodgy professional conduct, experts warn you need to be aware the onus of personal protection could fall on you as the law might not be able to help.
To attract the right employees, businesses must focus on what they have to offer to future staff.
Planning an off-site team building exercise to get your employees ready for the year? Think again. Experts suggest a better approach is to focus on consistent recognition programs that drive a business’ objectives throughout the year.
SMBs are open to two main types of cyber attacks – those targeted directly at an organisation and the mass shotgun attack style designed to infect anyone and everyone. Here’s five easy ways businesses can protect themselves online.
With Valentines Day just around the corner, employers are being warned to make sure their sexual harassment policy is up to scratch to avoid issues that can arise when attraction between employees isn’t reciprocal. Here’s what you need to know…
There are a lot of ‘so-called’ gurus out there; marketing gurus, sports gurus, relationship gurus, sales gurus, wealth gurus… how are you supposed to stand out from the crowd?
Twenty-twelve is shaping up as another tough year for retailers, so businesses in the sector should look at implementing these five strategies now to encourage customers to buy from them more often.
Just received a redundancy payout and thinking about investing this in becoming your own boss? Here are the two questions that must be answered before you start your own business.
Don’t rely on the excuse that you need to “wait for the economy to pick-up” before improving your business, check these five aspects off your 2012 bucket list now.
Customers aren’t just concerned about what they’re buying, they want to know what they’re buying in to. Follow these tips to become the face of your brand.
The virtual assistant (VA) sector is one of the fastest-growing ‘work from home’ industries in the world, as the promise of flexibility drives administrative professionals to set up these home run businesses. Here’s 10 benefits of hiring a VA to help run your business.
What’s your business card saying about you and your business? Cheap, flimsy or poorly printed business cards do little to create a favourable first impression, so consider these five ways of enhancing the impact your card has on everyone you meet.
With redundancies hitting the headlines, no doubt some are considering taking their career into their own hands by starting a business. But how do you know if you’ve got what it takes to make the leap into entrepreneurship?
Digital technology has already begun changing the way we do business, but what’s in store for 2012? Dr. Hugh Bradlow, Telstra’s chief technology officer, delivers his five predictions for the 2012 small business technology landscape.
This year is shaping up as yet another difficult one for SMBs, but there are a few easy ways to stay ahead of the game and avoid the roads that lead to insolvency.
