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15 basics to know if you use Excel spreadsheets
15 basics to know if you use Excel spreadsheets
Don't like that annoying habit Excel has of trying to guess the right format for a cell you're updating? Here's how to turn it off, plus other handy tips.
 
The money, the lifestyle: is starting an online business for you?
The money, the lifestyle: is starting an online business for you?
If you've ever dreamed of starting your own online business or you have a close friend or family member that's actually doing it, we highly recommend reading this article.
 
Quick tip: how to create a PowerPoint show with audio
Quick tip: how to create a PowerPoint show with audio
Want a snazzy slideshow or show-reel you can play at a seminar or sales event while the audience files into the room or breaks for lunch? Here's a quick tip using PowerPoint 2013.
Tech basics: Is a hybrid laptop right for you? 

Tech basics: Is a hybrid laptop right for you?

New hybrid laptops are part laptop, part tablet computer. But are they right for you? Click to find out more.
How much does it cost to use the NBN? 14 providers compared including iiNet, Telstra, Internode 

How much does it cost to use the NBN? 14 providers compared including iiNet, Telstra, Internode

Click to see our table of prices comparing costs and data limits between all the big NBN providers including iiNet, Internode, Telstra, Optus and others. [UPDATED]
"We freaked out": The scary reality of starting a web business 

"We freaked out": The scary reality of starting a web business

Think starting a successful web shop is a walk in the park? Here are some of the difficulties the co-founders of "cute" gift site for kids Tinyme went through for their site to find success.
Five hotels in Sydney that offer free Wi-Fi 

Five hotels in Sydney that offer free Wi-Fi

Heading to Sydney for business? Here are five hotels that offer free Wi-Fi in Sydney.
Dropbox for Teams: is it suitable for business? 

Dropbox for Teams: is it suitable for business?

Jon Honeyball is shocked at the lack of security in Dropbox for Teams. Click to read why.
Running a home business: how to take work calls without tying up the phone line for everyone else 

Running a home business: how to take work calls without tying up the phone line for everyone else

What if you could be making a work call in your study, while someone else uses the home line for a personal call in another room? Here's how to do it.
Business basics: Can some online business directories harm my Google ranking? 

Business basics: Can some online business directories harm my Google ranking?

You will come across thousands of business directories, but choose carefully before advertising your business. Jayne Day explains why.
Tech basics: Dual SIM phones explained in 60 seconds 

Tech basics: Dual SIM phones explained in 60 seconds

Whether you’re a regular overseas business traveller or you go interstate often, dual sim phones might come in handy. Here’s why.
Dreaming of setting up your own web business at home? 

Dreaming of setting up your own web business at home?

Are you a Mum or Dad dreaming of setting up a web business from home? Here are three important tips from a Mum with 3,000 customers.
List of 5 hotels in Brisbane with genuinely free Wi-Fi 

List of 5 hotels in Brisbane with genuinely free Wi-Fi

From room rates to data limits, here are five hotels we found in Brisbane with free Wi-Fi, including one where you get 1GB free per day.
Data Backup Basics: 3 types of NAS explained 

Data Backup Basics: 3 types of NAS explained

Did you know there are different types of NAS - some can cost $350 and you'll find them in home electronics shops, other cost thousands of dollars. What's the difference?
IT basics: How can I backup a LOT of data online? 

IT basics: How can I backup a LOT of data online?

What's the difference between Dropbox and cloud backup? Can I store hundreds of gigabytes online and how much does it cost? A basic introduction to cloud backup.
Australia, China: where to get your product manufactured 

Australia, China: where to get your product manufactured

Want to get your own product manufactured? An Australian business tell us what's involved in getting it made in China and Australia.
How a travel agency converts visitors into buyers, with help from web videos 

How a travel agency converts visitors into buyers, with help from web videos

Using an HD camera and Youtube, Australian travel agency ecruising.travel claims video is helping get customers over the line.
Which department? How a Hosted PBX helps you cope with lots of incoming phone calls 

Which department? How a Hosted PBX helps you cope with lots of incoming phone calls

From transferring calls and adding hold music, to IVR (interactive voice response) menus that route calls to the correct department, here's how a Hosted PBX can smooth out your phone woes.
5 clever things you can do running your own business at home 

5 clever things you can do running your own business at home

From using a business centre as your postal address, to getting two phone numbers for work and personal calls, here are five clever things you can do running a business from home.
Home office: What to do if you run out of power points 

Home office: What to do if you run out of power points

Are you relying on a single power point or two to run all your various laptops, printers, routers and other home office gadgets? Here's what you can do.
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