#Business Communications
Communications Hubs: Solving the email deluge
Email is one of the greatest aids to business. But it is also one of the greatest time wasters. Most people do not use email efficiently. They do not manage their email – they let email manage them. Some people set aside a time each day to handle email, some try to maintain an empty inbox, […]
Five ways to protect valuable data on-the-go
The BYOD trend as well as the rise of cloud computing and remote video teleconferencing have meant that securing sensitive data on-the-go is becoming a growing challenge for SMBs. Here are five tips for every business owners to consider when travelling.
Six questions to ask before implementing BYOD
Employees often only see the ease and advantages of BYOD, but underestimate the potential consequences. There are six important questions to be asked of the IT department, before you allow staff to use personal devices for corporate reasons.
The case for a rock solid BYOD policy
Some argue that a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy is now as important a part of the business communications landscape as having a telephone number or a website. Here’s what you should consider.
Why two email databases aren’t better than one
eMarketing’s an important tool for small businesses, but many struggle to decide whether to manage email contacts within a single database, or across multiple databases. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of both scenarios.
Tips for building good public relations-ships
Wanting to improve the relationship your small business has with public relations? Follow these five tips and take your PR activities to the next level.
Six things email subscribers need to hear you say
Successful email marketers recognise the importance of building relationships with subscribers. But how exactly do you do that? Here’s some tips from Matthew Johnson for wooing your email database.
Four trends email marketers need to know
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released the latest installment to its Communications Report 2010-11 series, and there are four key trends email marketers need to be aware of.
Reduce the cost of business communications
Talking about reducing business communications costs inevitably leads to talk of ‘IP communications’ or ‘cloud technology’… but don’t space out just yet, the benefits and savings are real as increasing numbers of business owners are discovering.
Marketing for SMBs: Agency VS In-house
Nikki Mumford of Umm.. Communications tackles a question SMBs constantly ask her – should I go with a marketing agency, or do it in-house? “When you are a small to medium business owner there are limitations to what you can offer with regards to marketing in-house and there are generally big holes left within the marketing department (if you even have one), that need to be filled.”