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How to see the bigger picture
5:18PM | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | Linnet Hunter
Sometimes in business, we can be so caught up in the small details that we fail to see the big picture. However, a lack of vision and perspective can be costly.
PlanningFour ways to identify more business opportunities
5:18PM | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | Amanda Jesnoewski
Are you looking to grow your business? If so, here are four key ways to identify new business opportunities.
PlanningI’m struggling to come up with a name for my business. What should I do?
5:18PM | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | Michael HalliganFrom brainstorming to researching the brand names of similar products, there are a number of techniques you can employ to find an effective name for your business.
PlanningWhy privacy laws are set to get a lot tougher for start-ups
5:18PM | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | Nina Hendy
Recent changes to the privacy laws mean businesses can be hit with fines of up to $1.7 million for violations. Here’s a guide to what you must do to comply.
TechnologyStart-up numbers continue post-GFC slide
5:11AM | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
Start-up numbers dropped off slightly during the past financial year, according to official statistics, continuing a trend that has seen fewer people launch new businesses since the global financial crisis.
PlanningMore SMEs are on social media, but still lag behind consumer habits
5:59PM | Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
More Australian small businesses have a social media presence than ever before, but are still far behind the number of consumers on social networks, prompting warnings for SMEs to start investing more in their social strategies.
TechnologyAussies in the dark over cyber security: Seven top tips to follow
5:10PM | Monday, 20 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
PayPal has issued some top tips for sharing information safely online after a report revealed more than half of Australians are unsure how many websites hold their personal information.
Legal mattersSmall business to be a cabinet role in Coalition government
5:03PM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Rose Powell
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced in his budget reply that small business will be a cabinet position in his Coalition government, if elected.
Business GrantsGovt throws extra $7.8m at business names register – but will it fix the problems?
5:41PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
A small business group is confident the additional $7.8 million allocated to the National Business Names Register in the 2013 federal budget will fix the problems businesses face with the regime, after the opposition voiced its concern.
Legal mattersEight tips for a successful business blog
5:41PM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Lauren Ridgway
Building a business blog is a fantastic way to create brand awareness. Here are the eight key things you need to do to build an effective blog.
MentorWorking from home: The seven golden rules
5:48PM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Amanda Jesnoewski
Do you want to work from home productively? If so, here are the seven golden rules you must follow.
MentorShould I ask a family member to invest in my business?
5:54PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Reuben BuchananFamilies can work together and build successful companies. But you must have open communications and properly documented agreements.
Sole traderThe smart way of getting things done
5:43PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Linnet Hunter
When it comes to setting goals and tasks for yourself, there’s a dumb way and a SMART way of doing it.
PlanningFrom paper mess to paperless in six easy steps
5:39PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Amanda Jesnoewski
There is no productivity booster quite like a clean desk. However, if your home office is buried under a pile of tax forms, there are six steps to get on top of it.
LeadershipFive top tips to monetising your blog
5:33PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Scott Allan
Affiliate marketing is an effective strategy for monetising your business blog. However, before you jump in, there are five criteria you have to consider first.
GrowthFewer businesses trading at a loss: ATO
5:49PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
The number of companies operating in Australia at a loss has decreased, according to the latest figures from the Australian Taxation Office.
Financing a businessMelbourne entrepreneur wins $30k scholarship for SV university program
5:15PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
University of Melbourne graduate Zezan Tam will join 79 entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley next month for a 10-week program at Singularity University, after winning a $30,000 scholarship for his carpooling concept.
TechnologySEO update time as Google rankings shift, expert warns
5:27PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
Australian businesses have been warned to give their search engine strategies another tune-up, with rankings for several popular keywords having undergone some curious shifts in the past few days.
TechnologySydStart “triple-decker” event expected to attract 2000 entrepreneurs
5:16AM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
SydStart founder Peter Cooper has promised this year’s iteration will be twice or even three times the size of the previous event, with up to 2000 entrepreneurs expected to attend alongside a stellar lineup of investors and speakers.
MarketingBusiness tax concessions in firing line for federal budget
5:43PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
The federal government will crack down on business concessions in the upcoming budget, with new reports saying thin capitalisation rules and resource companies will be targeted.
Financing a business