Tag: Small Business

How important is loyalty and leadership when getting a business up and running? In this blog post Michael Derin explores some lessons from history.

You’ve heard about it, you know what it is, but you’re not sure how to approach social media as a promotional tool? Here are some quick insights to set you on the path of social media success.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Federal Parliament is in uproar following Opposition Leader Mr Tony Abbott’s pledge to repeal the proposed carbon tax. Greens Senator Mr Bob Brown says Mr Abbott is being irresponsible, while industry observers say up to 34,000 new, clean, green jobs in regional Australia are at risk.

The milk price war that the big supermarket chains are engaging in is hurting the smaller businesses in the food production chain and farmers, cafes and independent food outlets are demanding the Federal Government steps in.