Tag: Australia

Small business owners are hard workers, full stop. Magazine editor Jen Bishop shares her thoughts about women in business and her at times conflicting views about women’s networks.

Banking reforms may be on the way with draft legislation coming before Parliament within a matter of weeks, though the banking sector says the consultation period has not been long enough.

Android smartphones have taken the top spot in the US… but what about the iPhone?

If you don’t have a website for your small business then perhaps Facebook is a good alternative. Here’s are some tips for business owners, including a step by step, top-level look at how to create a page for your business.

Just bought yourself and iPad? Too slow. There’s a newer version. The new device has more memory, is faster and features front and back cameras, but that’s not all.

Retailing is more than a price war. Technology can give your business an added edge, says contributor Ian Whiting, Managing Director of Markinson Business Solutions.

Small businesses are hurting as tobacco laws unintentionally push smokers to large grocery outlets and illegal tobacco traders. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) says regulations must change.

Haven’t got a website made yet? You’re not alone. Between 50 and 60 percent of Australian businesses do not yet have an online presence, but no more excuses: from today, the first 50,000 businesses to sign up get a free website from MYOB and Google. No strings attached.

Google lost messages and contacts for hundreds of thousands of people at the weekend as a result of a gmail glitch. To help prevent a tragic data loss, here’s how you can back up your business and personal gmail accounts.

Whether you’re running an established business or looking to start a brand new business getting the right advice is key to operating a successful venture. In Australia, small business owners have some high quality, inexpensive sources of advice and information that can help.