In this complex and fast-moving environment, a core challenge for business owners and managers is to attract and retain skilled talent. The current workforce available for hire is incredibly rich and diverse. From the tech-savvy iGen looking for their first role, to the not-yet retired Traditionalists looking to keep busy, there are currently five generations […]
Most, if not all, self-funded entrepreneurs understand the challenges that go hand in hand with starting a business in today’s competitive start-up environment. For those that choose the self-funding route, the stress factor can go through the roof if you’re unprepared. At the same time, the benefits of self-funding can far surpass the challenges – […]
With the festive season already underway, there’s a range of workplace issues and obligations small to medium business should be aware of heading into Christmas. Below are a few things business owners and managers can get right over Christmas and set up for a successful 2017. 1. Say Thank You in a way that’s personal In […]
When I first came to Australia knowing no-one, Public Relations (PR) was one of the main tools I used to build my business. While I still believe in the power of PR, it has evolved dramatically since I first began. Furthermore, it is still being mythologised, leaving business owners uncertain as to how it works, […]
Marketing is absolutely critical to the success of any commercial enterprise, but it’s not always obvious what a business’s best marketing move will be. In the case of businesses with mobile apps or mobile websites, the ‘rules’ of marketing can seem hazy, leading some to fall into common marketing traps. Although they’re common, these traps aren’t […]
Launched in January 2014, ScheduGram is a software as a service (SaaS) that exists because Instagram missed a beat; namely, the platform’s standard Application Programming Interface (API) doesn’t allow people to schedule posts. Well, one company’s oversight is someone else’s gain. Founded by Melbourne-based entrepreneur Hugh Stephens, Schedugram schedules Instagram posts on the behalf of its clients, which include […]
When people think about being their own boss, there’s often the misconception that you can wake up in the afternoon, sit around in your PJs all day, whilst drinking coffee and working in front of the TV. If you think this is true, then think again. Becoming your own boss can be one of the […]
The brainchild of Nicholas Reid and Davide De Vincentiis, Konvo was conceived by the Queensland publishing and marketing duo as a unique social media and ecommerce hybrid. Currently in beta testing but with an official launch set for mid-January, the app-driven start-up is, Nicholas told Dynamic Business, “the next generation of social commerce (SoCom)”. “For […]
Nearly 70% of Australian consumers use social media [1], and we’re living in an increasingly social-first world. In fact, today more than 93% of social conversations between brands and people are one-to-one [2]. For businesses, being responsive is ‘table stakes’, and consumers now expect that social media will offer a better customer service experience than email or phone. More than half […]
A full-page newspaper advert for US electronics retail giant Radio Shack from 1991 is a great reminder of how much the way we do business has changed forever. This advert featured 15 pieces of technology that would have set you back $3000, or $5300 with today’s US dollar valuation, and might just have squeezed into […]
