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There’s a perception among SMBs that security on WordPress is a non-issue. That needs to change. They’re putting themselves at risk – many don’t even know it.

General business conditions were down for third quarter in a row, while businesses’ outlooks for their own conditions dropped for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Australian Government-led reforms to the energy sector are expected to provide businesses and households with cheaper electricity bills, with price determinations to provide a guide on charges.

Companies are struggling to engage their workers, a major factor being cited for the 28 per cent of local employees eyeing a change of workplace in the next two years. Another 25 per cent said they are considering a move on in the next 3-5 years.

The infrastructure that holds the internet provides access to about 3 Billion users. So it’s absurd that, when it comes to website hits, billions of humans are beaten by another, larger, community.

Despite the rise of all things internet, it appears the simple catalogue still holds a lot of weight when it comes to public opinion.

GAMURS, a social network aimed at the gaming market, has just secured half a million dollars in seed funding. Almost 4,000 members are already using the public beta, and the young man behind the company is only 19.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for the Senate Inquiry into Temporary Work Visas to slow the growth rate of the overseas temporary work program.

Believe it, Microsoft’s augmented reality tech is on its way, and they’re tying it with Windows 10 to boot.

The need for scalable technology to drive collaboration and communication has become a key factor in business growth, allowing SMEs to compete on a scale that was previously unreachable without the equivalent recourses.

The South Australian arm of electricity retail giant AGL has been penalised over $1 million for misleading customers on the discounts they would receive under the company’s energy plans.

Every business is a boat on the economic seas. Although bigger boats have a better chance of riding out storms, the small ones can have as much of a chance if navigation is mapped out with care.

As per usual, Google has snuck in a few other changes. In this case, it has made multiple changes to the way Google Maps search results appear.

92 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over consider the nursing profession to be the most ethical and honest of professions, while those in the business of selling cars remain the least trusted.

While Australian SME exporters continue to win contracts against global competitors, many find it difficult to access the finance they need to secure these opportunities.

How do you break into the progressing world of journalism? We check out top ways to turn your journalism or communications qualification into a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) career.

The Abbott Government has today released a draft legislation put forward to further protect small businesses from unfair contract terms.

Social media giant Facebook has introduced video calling into their Messenger service, allowing users to make video calls from mobile phone to mobile phone.

Remember, you may be invoicing business to business, but there are real people at the other end of the process and their emotions can and will affect how quickly you get paid.

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