Business innovation is about new ideas, products, services, marketing and distribution methods, but it’s also about the culture of an organisation. So, how can you create an innovative business culture? Read on to find out how other innovative businesses do it. The Panel: Sonja Bernhardt, CEO of Thoughtware, an IT company specialising in human resources services, […]
Innovation may be the key to running a successful business, but if you can’t finance your business ideas, then you’ll have trouble getting them to market. Here is a grants guide to government grants and private industry grants and awards programs, if you’re looking for business funding. Adair Innovation— www.ausinnovation.org Supported by government and private […]
In times of high inflation and rising interest rates, steady cash flow is crucial. Rob Lamers, CEO of Oxford Funding, writes about smart business practices to manage your money. It’s clear, from the Reserve Bank’s recent blunt statement on the need to rein in inflation, that monetary policy will be tighter in the period ahead, […]
With technology like the internet readily available, streamlining business practices is a breeze. Gavin Dixon, CEO of Reckon Limited’s Business Division, shows how businesses can use technology to increase profits. Every organisation from the nation’s largest multi-national corporation to your one-man neighbourhood plumber is touting its website, so much so that many of us don’t […]
This keyboard and mouse combination may be easy on the eyes, but it also makes it easy to navigate your PC. The wireless Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution’s rechargeable mouse has a precision scroll wheel, allowing you to move through up to 10,000 lines of a spreadsheet in about seven seconds. And with the […]
Designed to allow flexibility in small and medium-sized venues, the Sony VPL-ES5 projector is designed for those looking to avoid a tight squeeze. The front-inclined design aims for the best possible image placement; the height can be adjusted from the rear without blocking the image on screen. The projector, working from distances as little as […]
Want just one headset for your mobile, desk phone, and PC? GN Jabra has launched a Bluetooth bundle that comes with the Jabra BT5020 and the A7010 Hub, so you can use one headset for all of your devices—including both your personal and professional mobile. Jabra claims the headset is comfortable enough to wear all […]
Are you forcing yourself into awkward positions to use your notebook computer? The Targus Portable LapDesk can change this. The LapDesk creates a workspace wherever you’d like, and it can also be turned into a tilt stand with five adjustable angles. Its non-skid surface supports all notebook sizes and also improves air circulation to keep […]
Wirelessly processing card payments on the spot isn’t easy. But if you’re looking to accept payments outside of the office, Mint Wireless may be the way to go. The Mint system is a palm-sized card reader and printer that wirelessly processes credit card and other payments and immediately prints a taxable invoice for customers. Better […]
With so many government grants on offer, how do you choose and secure a grant that’s best for your business? “There are steps any business can take to determine if a particular government grant suits the organisation,” says Adrian Chugg, business advisory manager at William Buck Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants. “No matter what type […]
