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Maria Pantalone blogs about keeping on track when presenting something to a client, either verbally or via email.
“Whether your document is a report, proposal or an email you want your reader to actually read it. You wouldn’t be writing it if it wasn’t important, would you?”
The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment has risen 8.1 per cent in September, spelling good news for consumer-facing businesses.
Employees who are involved in the design of their personal workplace have been found to be up to a third more productive, according to office and care management studies by University of Exeter chartered psychologist Dr. Craig Knight. Knight spoke to Dynamic Business about the impact a work environment has on employee productivity.
Shoppers want everything; from ‘touch and feel’ and the customer service to the social interaction. Increasingly, shoppers also want digital browsing at their fingertips, online access to stock details and round-the-clock notifications. The question is; is the Australian retail market meeting their needs?
Cenk Baban looks at the benefits to business of using Foursquare and Facebook Check-in deals.
“Nearly half of us have a smartphone or are about to buy one. Smarthphones have features such as built-in GPS, which offer new marketing opportunities based on the location of their owners. These new opportunities are especially tangible to businesses in the retail and hospitality industries.”
Business confidence dropped in August, thanks largely to increased global uncertainty, major falls in equity markets and a widespread fear of European debt.
The Greater Building Society has moved into the digital age, updating its iPhone app to facilitate improved mobile banking for its customers.
Mothercare has broken the record for sales on LivingSocial, with over 21,643 vouchers sold in seven days at a total pre-discount retail value of $2.9 million.
Julian Smith blogs about how vital it is for a business to have money in the bank.
“While Aussie businesses are definitely starting to get the right attitude, we’ve got a lot of ground to make up. Post GFC, the average small business owner is saving $1.27 for every dollar spent – but there are still many who don’t have any savings to fall back on at all.”
Business failures around the world are at an all time low, but it seems local businesses aren’t enjoying this global trend.
With the Federal Government’s October Tax Forum kicking off soon, a new study by MYOB found 71 percent of local business owners want the Business Activity Statement (BAS) simplified and 76 percent want GST rules reviewed. In light of this, MYOB has released an online petition for business owners to send a clear message to the government to introduce legislation that makes life easier for SMEs.
Online entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan has announced he’s expanded the range of electronics on his online store and is now selling Apple, Canon, Nikon and Samsung products at significantly discounted prices, by sourcing the products higher up in the supply chain.
The September issue of the magazine is out now, and it’s packed full of news, information and tips for small business. Check out what’s inside…
Bankers are judgmental – they have to be as they’re given limited information about their client and are expected to spot clues about credit risk from the basic information available. Given this, there are a few simple ways you can ensure your business appears low risk to the bank.
Anna Cairo blogs about the importance of getting to know social media, before engaging with customers in the space.
“A different way to look at social media, is not by defining ‘what it is’ but by understanding ‘what it provides’. This subtle distinction offers better awareness of social media and the certain characteristics that shape it, which separate it from traditional media.”
The volatility of the share market has left many of us with not-so-super feelings about our superannuation. As a small business owner however, there are some easy steps you can take to gain control of your Super, and it’ll have knock on benefits for your business too.
HTC will show off its EVO 3D smartphone along the east coast this month, in a series of experiential marketing campaigns at select Westfield Centres.
Dick Smith has made it clear he’ll no longer abide rich Australians who don’t share some of their wealth with charities, calling them “selfish” and suggesting they “rack off” if they continue to refuse to donate.
Hamish Anderson blogs about whether banks have a social responsibility when it comes to letting their customers know about phishing scams.
“Surely, with fraud and phishing so rife, there should be more responsiveness from big business, especially if specific companies know they are the targets of phishing scams. Surely they have a responsibility to inform the public.”
The Rugby World Cup could inject as much as $US1.67 billion into the global sports economy and $US654 million to the New Zealand economy, thanks to the influx of international visitors to the host country.
