Tech
Not only can your performance at work be monitored, employers are increasingly turning to social media to monitor their staff’s personal behaviour. But what legalities do managers need to be aware of? Here’s a look.
Seems there’s an app for everything these days. But which ones are actually useful for the small business owner? We’ve done the hard work and research for you, and picked our 9 favourites.
There are some SMBs who are still catching up to the online world. This is how to explain the benefits of online to someone who’s not there yet.
Ever wished you could anonymously compare key financial product information with people in a similar situation to see whether you’re getting a good deal? That’s exactly what the founders of the new Moneytribe app are helping consumers do. Here’s the story behind this social start-up.
The world is flattening and borders are blurring: eCommerce has revolutionised the world of retail, opening new channels and opportunities for retailers of all sizes. Here’s what this ever-growing global marketplace could mean for your business.
Online video was once perceived to be an expensive option, but in the last few years it’s become a leading marketing strategy for small businesses. Here’s how video can help increase your online visibility and build business – without spending a fortune.
More than half of small and medium businesses are not aware of important changes to the instant asset write-off scheme, according to a recent poll.
The rapid rate of adoption of technology has had a major impact on the retail sector, and many businesses have been struggling to keep up with the demands of their customers. Here’s how not to disappoint them.
Global expansion is never easy. The key is to not allow a great business decision to become derailed by a costly and time-consuming IT decision. For many businesses, it could be as easy as looking to the cloud.
Starting a successful retail business is now easier and more affordable than ever: the barriers to entry have fallen dramatically and reaching your first customers and making your first few sales has become easier than ever. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into retail, this 5-step plan is for you.
Cloud computing is currently a hot technology topic and if it isn’t on business owners’ minds today it will be soon. But misunderstandings often create confusion and hinder adoption, so with this in mind, here are 4 key cloud myths – busted.
Should you be worried about what you put in the cloud? There are some security and privacy issues that you do need to be aware of. For the prospective adopters of cloud computing, binding laws such as the US Patriot Act have brought risks to the table that most businesses are simply not comfortable dealing with.
LinkedIn is now allowing users to follow influential people on the network – follow the US President and leading movers and shakers on the platform with a newly launched feature.
Australians are more reliant on their mobiles than ever before, with 88 percent of people working outside of their regular hours through their device according to a recent survey.
Advances in technology mean that there are a huge range of apps and cloud-based services that can help your business to run more smoothly – and hopefully free up some of your time to focus on the things that really matter.
There are risks associated with social media and some employers are quick to ban it in the workplace as a means of trying to control these potential risks. However, banning social networks in the workplace does not consider the bigger picture of social media – it shows a lacking of understanding around the technology.
If you’re actively using your Facebook page for promotion, you should be aware of how you use it complying with advertising and customer standards.
Creating an impressive landing page is incredibly important to catch your audience from the outset. Here are five easy ways to make yours pop.
Social media has long been hailed as the god of simple, easy and commitment-free communication. But with an ever-increasing number of tweets, messages and images bombarding us when we’re online, is the addictive nature of social media becoming too much?
After testing a new social network idea in the music industry, Rebekah Campbell saw a wider reach for her social search platform, Posse. Now, with the backing of some illustrious web personalities, more and more people are putting together their posses.
