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Forming a board of directors can help a business grow to the next level. Here are tips for recruiting and retaining one.

An early review of Google’s new cloud storage and syncing service.

Virtual technology and pay-as-you-go business services are the key to effectively cutting business costs while simultaneously spurring growth, a new survey has revealed.

It’s not enough to have a great product anymore. Consumers want to buy into company culture.

New psychological research shows that mild intoxication can actually boost creative problem solving. So, go ahead. (Hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!)

Whether or not your marketing takes off–and takes on a life of its own–isn’t really up to you. But you can set yourself up for success.

The former CEO of the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) and the youngest woman ever to be elected to the WA Parliament died at the age of 35 last month, and tributes from people in the business community have begun to flow for Jaye Radisich.

Companies are turning to social media as the next frontier for advertising — and even small businesses can afford to get in on the action.

For many small-business owners, the answer is probably more.

Why did small businesses go bankrupt in this downturn? They didn’t plan for catastrophe. Here’s a guide to the risks your business should consider and plan for to thrive no matter what.

OzForex has launched a new prepaid travel card allowing business travellers to manage nine currencies wholly online, removing the need to visit a bank branch.

Woolworths has announced impressive third quarter sales figures of $14.07 billion, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year.

Suppliers who neglect to review the spelling, grammar and appropriateness of their customer communications risk hurting their relationships with their small business customers, according to a new study.

Friday is upon us again, which means it’s time to catch up on the most important small business headlines of the week gone by.

Working women say they still suffer setbacks in the office. One guy weighs in with a few suggestions.

By taking the time to reflect on why you lost a customer or failed to close a sale, you’ll find ways to improve on the next one.

Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn: Feeling a little overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s how one expert handles it.

The recovery in economy-wide spending appears to have consolidated as business sales remain positive, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI).

Can customers view your business website on a smartphone? Should your business have an app? We walk you through the basics of going mobile.

One great way to stretch a small marketing budget is to find a marketing partner that can help you boost exposure for your products.