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Starting up isn’t always going to land you fame and fortune. But, if you’re lucky, you will control your own destiny. Before you start up, consider the truth about common myths.

There’s no magic formula for how to use Twitter to promote your business. But here are a few things to try.

Not only is Google+ not deserted, it might be a better platform for business than Facebook and Twitter. Here’s why.

These common blind spots could be preventing you from being the manager you need to be.

Despite business confidence continuing to fall as a result of weak consumer spending, half of SMBs remain optimistic about their ability to ride out the tough times, a new report has found.

Microsoft has been named the best employer in Australia and New Zealand in an annual index, thanks to its ongoing efforts to ensure employees feel valued.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by .25 basis points to 3.5 percent in its meeting today, citing a slowdown in growth as a key driver behind its decision.

With June 30 closing in, experts warn thousands of business owners may miss out on tax concessions and run of the risk of paying too much tax as EOFY confusion continues to reign.

Here’s how visual images, questions and videos can get your fans buzzing.

Keeping a steady job can help sustain you while your business is just getting off the ground. Here are five factors to consider before letting go of your 9 to 5.

These tips and inexpensive tools can help streamline your efforts across multiple social media sites.

A large proportion of SME’s are doubly invested in today’s interest rate decision with many using their home loan to finance their businesses.

When it comes to web advertising, it’s fine to go it alone. Just make sure you’re not throwing money down the drain.

Because a little humour never hurts: 10 Monty Python quotes every business owner should know… and use!

If you have a great business, you probably have at least a few competitors. Here’s how to set yourself apart.

Some 2.5 million Australians have been impacted by workplace bullying at some point in their working lives, and now a major employer hopes that by conducting reference checks on potential young employees will break the cycle of bullying in the workplace.

A one-of-a-kind website aimed at creating a novel “workplace community” has now gone live, which will allow staff to anonymously review both past and present employers.

The end of the week is upon us again, so we’re taking a look back at the most important small business headlines from the past five days.

The career choices of international professionals working in Australia may be affected by the Government’s decision to abolish the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).

Are you guilty of these major search-engine optimisation mistakes with your business website? Here’s how to avoid them so you can really compete against the big boys.