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Features Can Twitter help grow your business?

Can Twitter really be a game-changer for your business? There is no simple answer to that, but it’s important not to see it as magic instant fuel to your sales.

News Small business still not friends with social media

More than three-quarters of small businesses don’t utilise social media such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, according to new research.

News Google gets social with search changes

Google has again tweaked its system by integrating updates from social networks in its search results.

News Social media usage differs by gender

A new survey reveals that men prefer instant messaging to communicate with colleagues and customers away from the workplace while women gravitate towards social media.

News HTC Facebook phones set to challenge BlackBerry, Google

Mobile technology provider HTC has unveiled its ChaCha and Salsa “social phones”, featuring Facebook buttons, at the Mobile World Congress.

News Duo launch 24-hour social media marketing marathon

A couple has launched a new book via a 24-hour online marathon using social media.

Taskmaster Run a competition

Today, with social media, running a competition and getting people involved is a cinch.

News CBA in hot water over social media policy

A legal expert says start-ups can learn from the mistakes of the Commonwealth Bank, which has been criticised by the Finance Sector Union for introducing an “unfair and unworkable” social media policy.

News Internet Explorer users warned over hijack threat

Internet Explorer users are at risk of a vulnerability that could allow hackers to hijack computers, according to software giant Microsoft.

News Consumers turning to online comparison sites

A new report reveals consumers regard comparison sites as the most useful format for online shopping, ahead of search engines, online marketplaces and retailer websites.

News Facebook offers up user content to advertisers

User-generated Facebook content will soon be turned into advertising, with the social media site announcing a new “sponsored story” option for advertisers.

News Social media start-up Roamz secures investment from Salmat

Social media service start-up Roamz has joined forces with director main and marketing giant Salmat, with Roamz saying it will utilise Salmat’s digital capabilities to further expand its reach.

News Social media security threats on the rise

Small businesses are being urged to ramp up their security measures around social media, with a new report revealing a 90% increase since 2009 of social networking users being sent vicious malware.

News Facebook comps can put off consumers

Start-ups should refrain from becoming over-reliant on Facebook as a means of promoting their competitions, according to a promotions marketing specialist.

News Social media start-up Trunk.ly hits global stage

Trunk.ly has lured global customers and become one of the top 20,000 websites in the world, less than a month after launching a new kind of social bookmarking service.

News Franchisees urged to get online to compete

Franchisees who wish to compete with overseas online retailers should approach their franchisors about enhancing their web presence, according to eCommerce experts.

News Qantas and Commonwealth Bank top worst PR disasters of 2010

Budding entrepreneurs can learn from the mistakes of Australia’s worst PR disasters of 2010, with Qantas and Commonwealth Bank topping a top 10 list of the year’s biggest slip-ups.

News Small firms warned about Christmas social media slip-ups

A security expert says small businesses should review their workplace policy in the lead-up to Christmas in order to minimise the risks associated with social media.

News Twitter trends have lessons for small firms

Small businesses are being urged to study Twitter’s top trending topics for 2010 in order to contribute to conversations and build their profile.

Start-up TV The Social Media Guru

Does your business need to plug its blog into its Facebook and whack up its Twitter? If so, then you need the Social Media Guru

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