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Logitech unveils iPad mini version of Ultrathin Keyboard 

Logitech unveils iPad mini version of Ultrathin Keyboard

by Daniel James  |  27 May 2013  |  Comment now
We've been very impressed with the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover and now the good news is there's a version for the iPad mini.
Xero announces new "Pay Now" button for online invoices 

Xero announces new "Pay Now" button for online invoices

by Daniel James  |  27 May 2013  |  Comment now
Cloud accounting software Xero has a new feature - a 'Pay Now' button on online invoices that allows customers to pay their account by credit card or PayPal.
7 accounting packages for Australian small businesses compared: including MYOB, QuickBooks Online, Reckon, Xero 

7 accounting packages for Australian small businesses compared: including MYOB, QuickBooks Online, Reckon, Xero

by Daniel James, William Maher (Additional interviews)  |  27 May 2013  |  Comment now
Shopping for a small business accounting package like MYOB, Quickbooks Online, Xero or Reckon? Here is our special guide to making the right choice with this important business software.
Australian students to advise Chinese business people investing in Australia 

Australian students to advise Chinese business people investing in Australia

by Daniel James  |  21 May 2013  |  Comment now
MBA students at the University of Sydney will advise Chinese enterprises planning to invest in Australia or do business with Australian companies.
Buying a printer? Here is a handy feature 

Buying a printer? Here is a handy feature

by Daniel James  |  21 May 2013  |  Comment now
Here's an interesting feature: a printer that can print your document straight from your Google Drive account, without using a computer.
eftpos to trial "mobile wallet" 

eftpos to trial "mobile wallet"

by Daniel James  |  17 May 2013  |  Comment now
eftpos, the operator of Australia's most widely used debit card system will soon start a mobile payments trial.
New iiNet 4G phone plans include free calls between phones on same account 

New iiNet 4G phone plans include free calls between phones on same account

by Daniel James  |  16 May 2013  |  Comment now
iiNet's new 4G mobile business plans provide free calls between handsets on the same account as well as free voicemail, which can be a big cost saver.
Clever business apps: let your customers design their own shed 

Clever business apps: let your customers design their own shed

by Daniel James  |  16 May 2013  |  Comment now
One of the more interesting examples we've seen is the new Fair Dinkum Sheds app that's being launched this week for iOS, Android and web surfers.
Bullying at work: a matter of simple humanity 

Bullying at work: a matter of simple humanity

by Daniel James  |  15 May 2013  |  Comment now
The Federal Budget has allocated an extra $21.4 million to enable the authorities to handle complaints about workplace bullying.
MYOB announces "new era" with BankLink purchase: what it means 

MYOB announces "new era" with BankLink purchase: what it means

by Daniel James  |  14 May 2013  |  Comment now
MYOB's purchase of BankLink gives them control over an increasingly important data source for small business accounting.
Dick Smith claims we waste an incredible two weeks a year on paper jams 

Dick Smith claims we waste an incredible two weeks a year on paper jams

by Daniel James  |  14 May 2013  |  Comment now
That involves a lot of swearing, we'd argue. Technology is getting better, but apparently some things never change.
Protecting your data: Is your small business server backed up? 

Protecting your data: Is your small business server backed up?

by Daniel James  |  11 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Acronis has new software for keeping a local backup of the files on your server, as well as a copy stored in the cloud.
Work gadgets: Panasonic's Windows 8 Toughpad and Toughbook 

Work gadgets: Panasonic's Windows 8 Toughpad and Toughbook

by Daniel James  |  10 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
They're not cheap, but this Toughpad and Toughbook are the type of computers that will suit working the rain, dust and will cope with being knocked around.
Communicating with your customers: don't forget Facebook 

Communicating with your customers: don't forget Facebook

by Daniel James  |  8 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Bank robber Willie Sutton said he targeted banks "because that's where the money is." Businesses should take a similar approach to Facebook.
QuickBooks "here to stay" in Australia 

QuickBooks "here to stay" in Australia

by Daniel James  |  8 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
The QuickBooks brand is "here to stay in Australia", says a statement from the company behind QuickBooks Online.
There are 51,000 paying users of Xero accounting in Australia 

There are 51,000 paying users of Xero accounting in Australia

by Daniel James, William Maher  |  5 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Despite some fears about cloud accounting software, the number of users of Xero has tripled in Australia in the last year.
This new Axis "lipstick" camera won't ruin your shop's look 

This new Axis "lipstick" camera won't ruin your shop's look

by Daniel James  |  4 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Don't want an ugly big perspex security camera wrecking your sleek shops design? Meet the "lipstick camera".
Vaya announces 4G phone plans starting from $9 per month 

Vaya announces 4G phone plans starting from $9 per month

by Daniel James  |  4 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Vaya has announced 4G plans starting at $9 per month for phones and data-only plans for tablets from $33 per month.
Dreaming of opening your own bar? 

Dreaming of opening your own bar?

by Daniel James  |  3 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
The City of Sydney is tonight hosting a free workshop presenting the basics for new and would-be bar owners.
QuickBooks: It's now called Reckon Accounts 2013 

QuickBooks: It's now called Reckon Accounts 2013

by Daniel James  |  2 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Use QuickBooks? Click here to see what the new announcement about Reckon Accounts means for you.
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