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4 heavy-duty covers that stop your phone getting smashed and scratched 

4 heavy-duty covers that stop your phone getting smashed and scratched

by Alex Kidman  |  6 May 2013  |  Comment now
Perfect for when you're on the job, these heavy duty phone cases claim to protect your screen from smashing.
Attacks against small businesses tripled in 2012, according to Symantec 

Attacks against small businesses tripled in 2012, according to Symantec

by Alex Kidman  |  6 May 2013  |  Comment now
Malicious Internet users stepped up data attacks on small businesses last year, states a report from the security company.
Business cards, web pages, now freelance designers will transform your Facebook page 

Business cards, web pages, now freelance designers will transform your Facebook page

by Alex Kidman  |  3 May 2013  |  Comment now
Is your Facebook page up to scratch? More businesses are starting to pick designs for their Facebook page from crowdsourcing sites, one such site claims.
Optus socal media "warning" to Australian business 

Optus socal media "warning" to Australian business

by Alex Kidman  |  2 May 2013  |  Comment now
The hype wave surrounding social media seems relentless, but it's not always the golden branch between you and your customers.
ABC show searches for "the most expensive Wi-Fi" 

ABC show searches for "the most expensive Wi-Fi"

by Alex Kidman  |  1 May 2013  |  Comment now
We all know wi-fi in hotels can be expensive when you're travelling for work. But how expensive?
Who's nervous about cloud computing? 

Who's nervous about cloud computing?

by Alex Kidman  |  1 May 2013  |  Comment now
Are you prepared to put your accounts in the cloud, rather than keeping them in desktop software? It seems there's still plenty of caution among Australian small business people.
Buying a laptop? Here is Toshiba's new Portégé Z10t laptop/tablet 

Buying a laptop? Here is Toshiba's new Portégé Z10t laptop/tablet

by Alex Kidman  |  30 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
A key feature is the Portege Z10t has a screen which actually detaches from the keyboard, like the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix we looked at recently. Click to see the price.
CeBIT Australia is coming up, but is it worth going if you run a small business? 

CeBIT Australia is coming up, but is it worth going if you run a small business?

by Alex Kidman  |  29 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
It's pitched as the "largest annual business exhibition" in Australia. But is it for you?
Should you pick Telstra for your next mobile broadband plan? 

Should you pick Telstra for your next mobile broadband plan?

by Alex Kidman  |  20 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
Telstra's announced that it's ramping up the speed of the devices that access its 4G network, but does that mean that they're your best small business choice for data services?
Breaking rule #1 about working from home 

Breaking rule #1 about working from home

by Alex Kidman  |  25 May 2012  |  Comment now
The first rule about working from home is not to be distracted by all the shiny new things on the Internet. But turning yourself into a recluse isn't the answer, argues Alex Kidman.
Streaming music and your business: Don't get caught out 

Streaming music and your business: Don't get caught out

by Alex Kidman  |  22 May 2012  |  Comment now
With the launch of Spotify Australia, streaming music services are at the media forefront right now. But before you start streaming your music subscription around the office or shop, be aware of your legal obligations.
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