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NFC, or Near Field Communications, is coming to a smartphone near you and will quickly change the way you receive and send data. So what is NFC and how does it work?

So you’re keen to run your own business. You’ll be leaving behind all the securities that come with a full time job to meet a host of new challenges, so here are just some of the considerations you should look into before going it alone.

Tough economic conditions and vanishing revenue streams mean organisations across Australia are searching for clever ways to maintain shareholder return. Ask these simple questions of your business to see if you can do the same.

Outsourcing aspects of your business shouldn’t be seen as failure. Rather, procuring the help of people who are better at doing those jobs than you are could be the key to your success.

It’s important that you and your employees know that what is said on Facebook is available in the public domain- it’s not just a whinge to your friends.

According to Twitter’s co-founders, the Web is awash in bad content. Are you part of the problem?

Six ways to keep your employees on track and working productively without getting worked up.

Tough Mudder, an extreme events company, has found Facebook advertising is a cost-effective way to drive people to the business.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of light commercial vehicles has increased in the past year accounting for 15.5 percent of all vehicles registered, just behind passenger vehicles. This means more SMBs are looking to leverage their vehicles and optimise operations – to gain a competitive edge and maintain superior customer service.

Have you ever wondered why some people can to run marathons, tackle multimillion dollar marketing campaigns, and keep up to date with their Facebook comments while you struggle to tick off your daily to-do list? One of these 6 reasons may be the cause.

Did you know commercial lighting can attribute to up to 25 percent of a company’s total energy costs? It can be overwhelming to consider all the options out there to make your business more energy efficient, so here’s a simple idea to get you started.

Call it an insurance misconception, but many business owners have a fixed idea of what they believe is an appropriate amount to pay for insurance. If they paid $2000 last year, they think $2000 will do for this year. But when every other aspect of your business could have changed, why would the same amount still be valid to protect you into the future?

Sharyn Smith launched the country’s first word-of-mouth marketing agency, and she’s revealing how she’s built a business by promoting your business.

Want to learn how Dynamic Business has used social media to grow its audience and create a community of engaged, loyal readers? Social web editor Lorna Brett will be revealing the secrets at an upcoming seminar.

Pricing your product at a premium can mean higher profits for you and better value for your customers.

Tips from the Search Engine Strategies conference about how social media can make your business run more efficiently.

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network might be faltering, but don’t count out the woman with the Midas touch. Here’s what any entrepreneur can learn from her recent startup struggles.

Did you miss this week’s webinar but want to learn how to master the art of making instant and genuine business connections? An on-demand recording of the session is available now.

Today’s sales environment is so complex that the skills required to be successful are at the standard of high level University qualifications. Despite this, sales hasn’t had a place in the academic agenda; only a few papers here and there. That is, until now.

The Olympics is one of those rare occasions where the entire world comes together, setting aside various differences for the competition. Unfortunately, it’s this goodwill that attackers prey upon and although the Games are over, the spam, malware and phishing scams continue. This is what you should be on the look out for.