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In these tough economic times, raises and bonus pay for deserving employees may be out of the question. Here are some alternative ways to keep your team happy and loyal.

Looking for smart ways to trim spending at your business? Here’s advice on how to get started.

The celebrated entrepreneur shares advice on how to grow your business and gain a competitive edge.

Are your prospects ready to buy? Eliminate the surprise factor and find out well before the close. Here’s how.

Exposure to nonstop negativity actually impairs brain function. Here’s how to defend yourself.

Building strong business relationships is vital to the success of your business. Here’s how to become the person your customers or partners can’t do without.

The sunshine state celebrated the work of its entrepreneurs in the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year northern region awards in Brisbane last week, with Jetts founder Brendon Levenson and Phillip Di Bella of Di Bella Coffee both getting a nod.

One entrepreneur grew his niche business by collaborating with bigger companies that didn’t consider him competition.

Development firm inMarket shares the secrets to building a successful app.

How to develop engaging, edgy content that draws customers to your website and keeps them coming back for more.

If you have staff from overseas claiming a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) you need to get up to speed with some changes coming on 1 October.

There’s no cure-all for jet lag. But there is a sane way to travel.

It’s easy to motivate yourself when you ask your mind (and heart) the right questions.

Here’s how to handle employees when a kick in the rear is more appropriate than a pat on the back.

When a company struggles, there are plenty of creditors knocking at the door. However new ATO legislation extends the personal liability of directors for unpaid super and PAYG for their staff, making them a priority in who gets paid first.

More than 50 percent of female business owners are unable to pay themselves a wage after they start up, according to new research, which has led an industry body to call for female entrepreneurs to be given better access to government contracts.

Three tips for making your website smartphone-friendly.

Even the most successful business owners pinched pennies when starting up, and many still do. Consider their money-saving advice when starting a business.

In creating a business plan, many entrepreneurs forget to bring along their roadmaps for how they’ll accomplish goals. Here are a few can’t-miss sights.

A jump in the number of businesses entering external administration should serve as a warning to SMBs to do research before taking on new customers, says a leading credit management expert.