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Now that everyone is a so-called entrepreneur, the word has become meaningless.

It’s that time of the week again, so we’ve put together the most important headlines of the week gone by for you busy small business owners to catch up on.

Imagination is one of the country’s most underrated business assets, a new report has found, coming in last place on a list of 15 workforce characteristics valued by employers.

Online shoe retailer StyleTread has secured $12 million in funding to expand its online presence and explore new overseas markets and international opportunities.

One isn’t always the loneliest number. In fact, it may be all that’s needed to operate a successful business.

Text messages can be a highly effective way to connect with customers. Here are some tips to keep in mind when creating them.

These tech accessories can increase your efficiency and productivity when you do business from home.

Apple will refund any customer who purchased the new iPad believing it could connect to the Australian 4G network, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) filed an application with the Federal Court claiming the world’s most valuable company was misleading consumers.

Are you relevant? (Are you sure?) Here are the top warning signs you may be alienating your customers.

Retailers welcomed today’s decision by the New South Wales Government to update retail trading laws, the most significant of which will allow them to open for business on Boxing Day.

For bootstrapping entrepreneurs, consulting is often a fact of life. But how do you keep all those side projects from overwhelming your start-up?

When you can’t meet in person, use these rules to build rapport and communicate more clearly.

Local businesses remain mostly positive about the state of the economy, despite the fact a sentiment survey registered its first decrease in business confidence in six months.

Cashflow shortages, interest rates hikes and increasing global economic concerns are all threatening the livelihood of local SMBs, a new survey has found.

Want to find out how your Twitter and Facebook posts are affecting your bottom line? Google’s new reports might provide the answer.

How can you go from ‘public speaking isn’t my thing’ to full-fledged confidence? The Esquire guy helps you step up to the podium.

As your company grows, you can transition from startup entrepreneur to coach and mentor. Hint: It starts with trust.

Adelaide has been named the country’s most livable city, thanks to its affordable housing and low pollution, while Sydney has been voted the second least liveable city due to being unaffordable and for its poor traffic conditions.

Marketing isn’t only about the pitch, but also the delivery. We asked young entrepreneurs how you’re getting it wrong.

The best mentor isn’t the one that kindly guides and supports you. What you really want is someone who scares the bejesus out of you.