Flying or failing: industry sectors set for success in 2014
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to business success, however economists and trend watchers concur that some sectors have greater potential for prosperity in 2014 than others.
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There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to business success, however economists and trend watchers concur that some sectors have greater potential for prosperity in 2014 than others.
A new survey has found many Aussies plan to change jobs or start their own business this year, but some commentators believe the media is dishing up a skewed view of what life is truly like as a business owner.
The NSW Government is currently seeking expressions of interest from businesses and organisations able to start and run a pilot ‘Smart Work Hub’.
SMBs have been urged to keep cyber security at the top of the agenda in the new year as attacks on businesses are expected to increase.
Using an infrared camera, the easy to use Livescribe 3 smartpen connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth to instantly capture a digital version of what you’ve written – it’s a copy of your handwriting though, not a digitised font.
Office managers and employees across Australia say their daily IT and printing frustrations lead to increased costs and decreased productivity.
Hospitality product retailers believe that locally made products still reign supreme in the sector.
You’ve got your business website up and running, it looks great – but still the phone isn’t ringing. It could be because your website is ‘invisible’.
2014 is set to be a big year for the digital signage and augmented reality industry in Australia. Digital signage is the using of screens in stores to deliver marketing messages and improved shopping experiences to consumers, while augmented reality apps are increasingly being used in conjunction with catalogues or magazines to unlock extra video […]
The CEO and co-founder of SEEK has had a big year. For Andrew Bassat, winning the 2013 title of EY Entrepreneur of Year last month was the culmination of hard work and believing in oneself.
Buying a new computer for your business can be an overwhelming decision. With so many different choices on the market, how do you decide which machine and configuration is going to be right for you? Much of the jargon and computer terminology that you hear from sales people is incomprehensible to those without an IT […]
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The 2014 predictions are pouring in – here’s what’s getting the futurists excited about the year ahead.
Microsoft and the University of Melbourne are partnering with the State Government of Victoria to open a major research centre dedicated to new social interactive technologies.
Australians are doing the majority of their Christmas shopping during office hours this year.
Today, it’s just not enough to be brilliant. People must know and remember that you are. For start-ups, that means a focus on creating a compelling brand right from the beginning.
Ah, social media. What is it? Why use it? Should you ever try to sell anything there? Unforgiving are the pitchfork-and-brimstone masses of social media, and let’s face it, they don’t like business.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recorded an increase in misleading conduct related to bogus online reviews.
Reach out to the people you already know, says Nick Bowditch, Facebook’s Head of SMB.
It’s the set of frustrations that everyone can relate to: slow browsers, lengthy startups and general slowdowns.