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Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about how those emails you send late at night might be perceived by the receiver.
“Getting emails in the middle of the night also might make people question what you have been doing online till 2am. Sure the reality may be that you have to do these sorts of hours, but that is what the draft folder is for and send the email first thing in the morning.”
Catriona Pollard blogs about using social media as a listening post for your business.
“A common error organisations make is assuming social media is where people go to share photos of their breakfast…”
The first full cloud outsourced accounting department for SMEs has officially launched, with AccountsTeam giving small businesses access to services and experience traditionally only available to large corporations.
New consultation requirements under the OHS harmonisation laws mean employers must improve their communication with employees, creating more leg-work for bosses.
Charles Pludthura blogs about the many benefits of working remotely.
“More and more workers are managing to carve out successful careers, operating remotely from wherever they feel like settling down and getting connected. Whether it’s a beach in south-east Asia or a back bedroom in Coffs Harbour, the world really is our oyster!”
There’s been a strong rise in the number of businesses entering external administration (EXAD) for the three months to September, as poor sales and increased creditor activity takes its toll.
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for you to catch up on anything you might have missed this week. So, here’s your weekly wrap-up of the week in small business news.
Optus has joined the National Broadband Network fray, releasing the details of seven consumer and home office packages to be available from November 21.
Paris Culter is the entrepreneur behind Planet Cake, and the star of a new reality TV show based around her business. This week though, she’s starring as your Friday Entrepreneur Fix.
New survey results show local employees are experiencing rising stress levels, leading them to lose sleep over their jobs and report a rise in anxiety.
The jobless rate fell 0.9 percent last month, as the number of people unemployed decreased by 5,700.
Google data released today shows 2011 will be the biggest year yet for online retail, with a 29 percent increase in shopping related searches year-on-year – and retailers need to think mobile to meet consumer demands.
Christmas is just around the corner & no doubt many of you are planning your festive parties. But did you know that headaches, dehydration & alcohol related accidents account for 70 percent of first aid incidents during Christmas events?
Been reading about how cloud computing is good for small business but want to hear it from someone who’s been there, done that? Read all about it from the CEO of Kaggle, a one year-old startup.
Arndria Seymour looks at what makes a good business leader and manager.
“Be clear on what you want to achieve in life – personally and professionally. Don’t be afraid to engage the services of a coach to use as a sounding board and help you achieve your stretch goals.”
Approximately 90 percent of local employees are working in unsafe environments, despite the fact employers have an obligation to provide a safe working environment whether at home or in the office.
The November issue of the magazine is out now! Want to see what’s inside?
It’s important LGBT employees feel comfortable revealing their sexual orientation at work, according to Diversity Council Australia, for their own mental health and the general health of a business.
Female business owners are leading the SME social media revolution, as their male counterparts fall behind in embracing and investing in these new channels.
IKEA will open a third store in Sydney in 2014/15, in the north-western suburb of Marsden Park.
