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Spammers are getting ready for one of the biggest events of their calendar year. Symantec Security Response have released a report listing the top five spam subject lines related to February 14, which are: 1. Increase your length, the best Valentine’s gift. 2. Show off your length for Valentine’s Day. 3. Get it before Valentine’s […]
The Fair Work for Small Business website has launched a Vietnamese language component to assist small business owners and managers to understand the new industrial relations laws in their mother tongue. The website already offers language-specific help in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian and Greek. The Vietnamese language component was launched at Asean Travel and Tours […]
An area in south-west Brisbane, Queensland, is determined to lure away businesses from Melbourne and Sydney in a battle of the buck. Greater Springfield is planning a conversion from a greenfields site to a community with intent on building a 390ha CBD featuring global businesses. Launching the We Mean Business campaign, developers revealed a survey […]
The results of an analytical study of the 32 million consumer password breaches exposed in the recent Rockyou.com breach was released last week by leading security software provider Imperva, providing a unique glimpse into the way that users select passwords and highlighting consumer susceptibility to cyber attack. The most commonly used passwords identified are: 1. […]
Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs has announced the long-awaited arrival of the iPad, a tablet computer similar-looking to an oversized iPod Touch. Expected to be available in Australia as early as June, the device has a 9.7-inch colour touchscreen and allows users to access the web, email, music, photos, eBooks and games. It also […]
The Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) applauds today’s decision by the National Australia Bank to abolish a series of fees for its small business customers. “The Council of Small Business has long campaigned for reduced fees for small business and we are pleased to see the NAB recognise these concerns,” said CEO […]
NAB Business Banking announced today it will abolish a number of its fees and it’s particularly good news for small businesses. From Monday (February 1), NAB will get rid of several fees, including: Fees for cheques that are dishonoured Fees for electronic payments that are dishonoured Fees for deferring periodic payments–when there are insufficient funds […]
With the best day for job hunting just three days away, candidates have been urged not to hesitate if they’re in the market for a new role. According to national recruitment firm IPA, employers should also take advantage of the large, quality pool of candidates in the marketplace on what is anticipated to be the […]
After months of speculation, the hype surrounding the Apple tablet has reached fever pitch as they announced plans to release a “major new product” tomorrow [today in local time], but refused to release any further details. Thought to have a 10-inch touchscreen with finger-sensitive controls similar to an iPod touch, and wireless internet capability, the […]
Is your boss reading your emails? Do you online shop and watch YouTube videos while you’re at work? Time to ‘fess up! By taking a few minutes to complete the latest Dynamic Business survey on internet security, you’ll be in with a chance of winning a BlackBerry Curve 8520 and a case of 2007 Premium Riesling […]
So, it turns out some of you non-media types are actually interested in what us journalists do on a day-to-day basis. And while it’s definitely not all glamour at Dynamic Business, to the less cynical and jaded people out there, some of the days in the life of an editor are really pretty cool. Take […]
In 2009, the Federal Government’s Investment Allowance offered businesses a once-in-20 years opportunity. So if you ordered a new vehicle or equipment last year, you’ll need to have it installed and ready for use by the relevant deadline this year to reap the rewards. Mark O’Donoghue, principal of Finlease, points out: “You must fund your […]
The results of a Dynamic Business survey today reveal more small business owners are using iPhones than BlackBerrys. We asked the 600 members of our official Facebook group which device they were using and 57.5% said iPhone while 30.% said BlackBerry. The remaining 12% don’t use either. Why not join the Facebook group to take […]
If you are thinking about engaging in PR activity to build your brand awareness this year, I have one very important piece of advice for you. Please keep media deadlines in mind. I understand if you do not work in the media industry there is no reason why you would know when journalists’ deadlines […]
Spammers and phishers have been quick to exploit the Haiti tragedy to generate fraud scams, according to the latest MessageLabs Intelligence Report. Analysis reveals spammers have launched new campaigns related to 2010 events to sustain the high levels of spam experienced toward the end of 2009. The start of 2010 saw the typical special New […]
Online business directory TrueLocal.com.au is giving small businesses a free online course to help them understand the new Fair Work Act implemented earlier this month. The Fair Work Act 2009 is the second major overhaul of the industrial relations landscape in four years. The first phase of the new legislation came into effect on […]
The latest Google Maps initiative was launched today at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. The Street View Trike will enable Google to capture imagery from places cars can’t go. Taronga Zoo is the first, but the public are being asked to suggest locations too. Street View launched in Australia in August 2008, letting Aussies take a virtual […]
We’re recruiting for a key role here at Loyalty Media: editor of this very website. Interested? You can apply via Seek but the details are below: Web editor Can you stop traffic? Well we don’t want you! We want someone who can build traffic to the successful backend.dynamicbusiness.com through a combination of editorial and marketing initiatives. […]
Telstra today introduced Australia’s fastest, most flexible mobile broadband card. The Telstra Elite is the fastest wireless internet device of its type in the country. Offering download speeds of up to 8MB in capital cities and selected regional areas, the mobile broadband card is up to twice as fast as Telstra’s previous generation express card. It is […]
Microsoft will be serving up an exciting addition to live TV coverage of the Australian Open. The new Windows 7 SNAP feature will feature within live broadcasts of tennis matches on Channel 7. As one of the most popular Windows 7 features, SNAP simplifies life by making it easier and more intuitive to navigate, arrange […]
