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Payment times review will identify Australia’s worst payers
Review of payment times.
This week in the news
The latest in small business news.
Meriton manipulated their TripAdvisor rating by preventing guests from posting bad reviews
The Federal Court has found that accommodation provider Meriton engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by implementing a strategy to minimise the number of negative reviews its guests posted on the TripAdvisor website. In November 2016, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted proceedings against Meriton in the Federal Court, alleging that between November […]
Why SME mustn’t be afraid of online reviews
Customers have never previously had such a powerful voice thanks to the ever-growing capabilities of the internet and social media. The customer voice has also been amplified with the rise of online customer reviews. Online customer reviews can sometimes be feared by businesses due to the potential for customers to post negative feedback and rate […]
Too good to be true: why a negative review could be exactly what your business needs
With more Australians turning to ratings and review sites to help them make purchase decisions, it is imperative that businesses have a strategy for responding to negative reviews. Why bad reviews aren’t so bad A negative review isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it can also provide businesses with an opportunity to develop the business […]
R&D Tax Review report recommends capping refund available to start-ups at $2 millon
The Federal Government has encouraged businesses to submit feedback on findings from Research and development (R&D) Tax Incentive Review report, released this week Undertaken by Chair of Innovation Australia Bill Ferris, Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel and Secretary to the Treasury John Fraser, the review had the purpose of identifying opportunities to “improve the effectiveness […]
Is your business effectively using review sites to reach consumers?
For many people, getting your business online consists of starting social media accounts and finding the best ways to keep your website up to date. These can be expensive and time-consuming tasks and may make you wonder whether digital marketing actually generates a return on your investment. But did you know more than 78% of […]
NSW Retail Leases Act review: Have your say
If you have leased a retail space in New South Wales, you are in the best position to have your say on the upcoming review of the Retail Leases Act 1994.
Smartpens to instantly digitise handwriting
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.
Loan agreements – 6 key clauses to watch
Businesses enter into loan agreements on a regular basis, but it’s crucial that that you review any loan agreement you sign off on.
Online directory listings lure local business
Local businesses are missing a trick if they neglect to stake out an online presence, according to Australian review website TrueLocal.com.au.
Yelp Australia to promote local businesses
Community-led search website Yelp has announced the launch of Yelp Australia, which will allow users to create accounts through which they can swap opinions of and experiences with local businesses.
Livescribe Echo review – not your everyday pen
I hate transcribing. For a journalist, this kind of hatred can be fatal. In my chosen career, I spend a lot of time recording interviews and then writing them up. Enter the Livescribe pen.