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Hamish Anderson blogs about new cyber threats every business needs to be aware of.
“Smishing is the use of SMS and bogus phone calls to dupe a recipient into providing personal information to a hacker – akin to a phishing scam.”
A new survey has found that whilst Australian workers are some of the most highly motivated in the world, close to a fifth of their time at work is wasted at a cost of $109 billion to businesses, in wages alone.
Matthew Johnson blogs about improving your email marketing.
“Don’t trick people into opening your emails. Be truthful about what’s inside. Set readers up for a positive experience as this will help your open rates.”
In the eyes of customers, it’s small businesses that are winning the service stakes, with over 81 percent reporting a belief that SMEs place more emphasis on looking after customers than do large businesses.
Innovation Minister Kim Carr has announced a team of small business and industry experts will oversee the new R&D Tax Incentive and advise the government about its performance.
Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about the six questions you should ask yourself before entering into any conflict, discussion or any interaction
“It’s so easy to want to make everything right, fix people, fix situations but you sometimes have to step back and say ‘this isn’t mine to fix.'”
The team behind Shoes of Prey launched a new online start-up last week, with Sneaking Duck opening for business and offering a $25 gift card to every customer who orders frames before Wednesday 19 October.
Had a busy week and missed what’s been happening in the business world? Don’t worry, we’ve wrapped up the most important news of the week for you.
Ticket registration is now open for the 2011 Premier’s NSW Export Awards, the state’s largest export event which will be attended by guest of honour and New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell.
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features a Aria head chef and restauranteur, Matt Moran.
Hairhouse Warehouse has been named Established Franchisor of the Year by the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA), for its commitment to providing excellence in franchising practice.
The iPhone 4S officially launched in Australia this morning, with Optus celebrating by detailing reduced handset repayments on its $59 cap.
Catriona Pollard blogs about making the most of your relationship with a PR agency.
“Effective management of this relationship and an understanding of the activities & capabilities of your agency results in a happier agency & higher ROI.”
Pet food start-up pawsforlife.com.au has opened doors to orders, promising to change the way its customers buy quality food for their dogs.
Though it might not feel like it yet, summer’s just around the corner which means air-conditioners will soon start adding dollars to your business power bill. But there are a few simple ways to keep usage under control during the hot summer months.
Unemployment made a surprise fall last month, slipping 0.1 percent as the number of people employed in full-time and part-time work jumped.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has the market power of Coles and Woolworths in its sights, warning it will be watching for any “unconscionable conduct” when it comes to negotiating supply arrangements.
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.
According to retail in-store traffic expert Mark Ryski, same-store sales are looking a little flat and retailers need to find ways to deliver better results.
“There’s still a scent of the financial melt-down lingering, but you survived that crisis and it’s time to start getting the sales needle to move in a positive direction.”
New South Wales’ first Small Business Commissioner will tour regional areas of the state this month, to meet with small business owners and operators and learn how she can advocate on their behalf.
