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To help small businesses manage their finances on the fly, Xero has developed a free smartphone application for download from the Apple App Store.

Brad Callaughan blogs about developing new business strategies to prepare for a potential downturn.

“In times like these, cashflow will be your biggest issue. Debtors are paying in 30 to 60 days but creditors still want their payment within 7 to 14 days. A cash flow forecast with a strong focus on collections is how to keep your head above water.”

Four top Australian sales experts will deliver the secrets to their success at the launch of Small Business September, a Dynamic Business sponsored event.

The Smart Green Business program has officially entered phase two, having already assisted Sydney’s small and medium sized business save over 80 Olympic pools of water and $800,000 in annual bills.

Small businesses impacted by recent natural disasters in north-east Tasmania have been given access to tailored, low-cost or free one-on-one mentoring.

Small businesses with an online presence reap almost half their average turnover from the internet, according to study by Telstra and the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA).

The Federal Government has released a list of quick and simple power saving tips business owners can implement to better the profitability of their organisations, lessen power bills, reduce carbon pollution and conserve energy.

According to Danielle MacInnis, small businesses are well placed to build brands that create great customer experiences.

“More than ever branding is about being human, real and having a meaningful connections with your customers.”

Local small and medium businesses are bearing the brunt of the close to $29 million lost annually in media scams, with more than 150 fake publications tricking businesses into parting with their cash in the last 12 months alone.

Rick Mapperson blogs about tackling those big business decisions.

“Decisions involving money or long-term investments are always hard. For you that might mean increasing your business’ marketing budget, purchasing property, altering your budgeting or spending, agreeing to take out personal insurance, committing to an ongoing donation to a charity or taking on a new project.”

Industry and Commerce has been found guilty by The Federal Court of misleading local small businesses into signing up for its online business directory.

If your company’s getting on board and designing the next profitable green technology, you’d better make sure you protect your ideas from everybody else.

Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features a celebrated Australian entrepreneur, household name and much-loved personality – Dick Smith.

Two Sydney entrepreneurs have developed a free smartphone application to improve the taxi ordering service for both passengers and drivers.

The best entrepreneurs in Western Australia were recognised at the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Western region awards ceremony last night, with Rory Vassallo and Aaron Begley amongst the winners.

The 2011 City of Sydney Business Awards has broken all records, with 640 small businesses nominated and over 67,000 votes tallied.

Jennifer Bishop blogs about new LinkedIn features, which make it akin to the Flux Capacitator.

“Forget the static CV. LinkedIn have just removed the need for the static 1.0 CV/resume and propelled you all into an interactive 3.0 web world of LinkedIn.”

Phoebe Netto looks at the advantages and disadvantages of giving discounts and freebies in business.

“Never give your core product/service away for free. Never, ever. Never! Do not offer a free version of what you sell.”

Australia’s business travel market is about to become more competitive – and deliver better value for your travel budget.

Over two-thirds of small businesses aren’t paying bills on time, with the number of organisations paying invoices more than three months late jumping to 20 percent.