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Get your business in front of Tourism Australia's 3 million+ Facebook fans 

Get your business in front of Tourism Australia's 3 million+ Facebook fans

by William Maher  |  25 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Looking to attract tourists from other states or countries? It couldn’t hurt to list your business here.
Samsung Galaxy S III: Examining its business chops 

Samsung Galaxy S III: Examining its business chops

by William Maher  |  4 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The Samsung Galaxy S III has all the bells and whistles of top-end consumer phones, but it’s also being offered on business plans. So is it a good choice as a work/home handset?
Download a free carbon tax toolkit 

Download a free carbon tax toolkit

by William Maher  |  29 May 2012  |  Comment now
Not sure what your business needs to do about the carbon tax? MYOB has released a freely downloadable guide.
Hard target: where is your business's data the safest? 

Hard target: where is your business's data the safest?

by William Maher  |  25 May 2012  |  Comment now
Thousands of credit card details have been exposed. So is your business’s data any more at risk in the cloud than on your own network?
Windows and 4G: a better office in your pocket? 

Windows and 4G: a better office in your pocket?

by William Maher  |  24 May 2012  |  Comment now
Telstra is pushing Windows phones for small business with the HTC Titan 4G, the first 4G handset running Windows Phone for the Australian market.
For the diary: how to build a brand 

For the diary: how to build a brand

by William Maher  |  23 May 2012  |  Comment now
Not something that every business thinks about, but if you’re looking to expand your business, this advice might be useful.
Tax, labour costs blamed for small business gloom 

Tax, labour costs blamed for small business gloom

by William Maher  |  23 May 2012  |  Comment now
A combination of labour costs and falling profit margins is hurting small businesses, says a new report by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Web site vs Facebook: social media on the rise for small business 

Web site vs Facebook: social media on the rise for small business

by William Maher  |  22 May 2012  |  Comment now
Using Facebook or Twitter to promote your business online is growing in popularity, according to a survey by MYOB.
For the diary: Starting your biz, retaining customers, finance basics 

For the diary: Starting your biz, retaining customers, finance basics

by William Maher  |  22 May 2012  |  Comment now
Thinking about starting a new business or think some fundamental financial advice could help you? Here are some places to go for help.
Westpac giving away $1,500 grants to small businesses 

Westpac giving away $1,500 grants to small businesses

by William Maher  |  21 May 2012  |  Comment now
Total money being given away will be more than $90,000, divided among 63 winners.
The high churn rate of Australian business - what's wrong? 

The high churn rate of Australian business - what's wrong?

by William Maher  |  21 May 2012  |  Comment now
If you're going to grow beyond 20 staff, you're going to need a management system that will take you there - and an IT plan.
Carbon tax countdown sparks scam alert 

Carbon tax countdown sparks scam alert

by William Maher  |  18 May 2012  |  Comment now
Phone calls offering carbon price compensation aren’t a surprise windfall for your business, they’re a scam.
Prepaid $199 water resistant phone here from Optus 

Prepaid $199 water resistant phone here from Optus

by William Maher  |  18 May 2012  |  Comment now
Tradespeople or anyone who uses their phone on the job in bad weather might be interested in the Motorola Defy MINI which will cost $199 from Optus.
Get one business name to rule them all 

Get one business name to rule them all

by William Maher  |  18 May 2012  |  Comment now
A new national register will allow you to register your business name in all states and territories in Australia for a flat $30 fee.
Telstra launching Australia’s "first 4G smartphone for business" 

Telstra launching Australia’s "first 4G smartphone for business"

by William Maher  |  17 May 2012  |  Comment now
What’s a "Business" phone you ask? We’re interested to find out too.
Minister defends carbon tax, weighs in on bank loans 

Minister defends carbon tax, weighs in on bank loans

by William Maher  |  17 May 2012  |  Comment now
Electricity prices will rise by 0.2% as a result of carbon tax, says the Minister for Small Business Brendan O’Connor.
Payroll tax rebate reportedly coming to Western Australia 

Payroll tax rebate reportedly coming to Western Australia

by William Maher  |  17 May 2012  |  Comment now
A small dose of good news for small business in WA today, with a payroll tax rebate reportedly to be announced by the Barnett government this afternoon.
Got an idea for a web business? The Pollenizer Bootcamp is here 

Got an idea for a web business? The Pollenizer Bootcamp is here

by William Maher  |  16 May 2012  |  Comment now
The high-profile business incubator Pollenizer has literally a handful of tickets remaining for its “baseball draft” for entrepreneurs.
Federal Budget 2012: Q&A with Minister for Small Business tonight 

Federal Budget 2012: Q&A with Minister for Small Business tonight

by William Maher  |  16 May 2012  |  Comment now
Tune in to this web video to see what support the government is offering for small and micro businesses, and practical ways to benefit from the 2012 Federal Budget.
Never used a database? 

Never used a database?

by William Maher  |  15 May 2012  |  Comment now
This free FileMaker event in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland looks like a useful way to find out if a database could solve a few problems for your business.
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