Tech
The chance to be recognised as an outstanding entrepreneur and small business operator is something that can work wonders for any business – and there are a number of opportunities currently on offer.
Estimates vary significantly when it comes to comparing the cost of building an app versus a mobile site; here’s what you should consider.
Google has launched its new tool designed for small business – Google My Business – a one-stop shop that brings together Search, Maps and Google+ in one place.
Brisbane coffee king Phil Di Bella has learned the hard way that mouthing off on social media can come at a price.
When consumers head online in search of business info, what are they looking for?
Most Australian SMEs are not prepared for the switch to chip and PIN based card payments according to new research commissioned by PayPal Australia.
If you haven’t considered using the principles of thought leadership to help grow your business, here are a few reasons why you should.
‘The devil is in the detail’ is a phrase that does not apply here. This is an app which really is as simple as it sounds – perhaps even more simple.
The wealthy financial services industry is being targeted by emerging tech start-ups keen to take a share in the huge profits being generated in the sector. The founders of two of Australia’s most successful technology companies, SEEK and Atlassian, this week warned that the “insane” profits of the major banks (amounting to nearly $30bn per […]
The solution to tackling youth unemployment is to encourage entrepreneurship. At least that’s the mission of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, convening in Sydney next month.
Businesses must adapt to the new wave of so-called “digital disruption” sweeping the economic landscape or risk extinction. This is the dire warning from senior Reserve Bank of Australia official, Sarv Girn, who warns that ignoring the pace of technological change is a sure pathway to dwindling profits and declining market share. Mr Girn, the […]
Tradies may have been slow to adapt to the digital revolution, but a new breed are breaking the mold, engaging with social media and utilising cloud services as they compete to market themselves online.
The social web is forever changing the way people and companies use the Internet.
The Australian Taxation Office is increasingly concerned at the growth in crypto-currency Bitcoin. It will soon release a ruling on how the digital currency is to be treated for tax purposes. The decision may have significant consequences on the usage of the currency in Australia. The ATO was initially unconcerned by the emergence of the […]
Businesses are coming up with more creative ways to harness the power of social media platforms and engage with consumers as they promote their brand.
Despite the known risks, many small businesses don’t take backups seriously.
A new report on the development of digital technologies has provided a glimpse of the future of work in 2025 and set-out the scale of the adaption challenge successful businesses will face.
Apple users have reported attacks by hackers who lock people out of their devices, and demand ransom payments to restore access.
The Montague vs Capulet relationship between online and bricks and mortar retail may soon be no more.
SEO is very tricky in terms of understanding which provider is a true SEO provider, and not a snake-oil salesman. Here’s some questions you should be asking SEO companies to try and weed out the genuine companies from the fake.
