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Good news if you're an Australian setting up an online shop 
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Good news if you're an Australian setting up an online shop

by Adam Turner  |  5 Jun 2013  |  Comment now
Online shopping is growing strongly in Australia, but consumers prefer local outlets to overseas vendors
Work in a restaurant, café, shop? This familiar to you? 
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Work in a restaurant, café, shop? This familiar to you?

by William Maher  |  24 May 2013  |  Comment now
If you work in cafe, restaurant or a shop, you might relate to this video. Take a look.
eftpos to trial "mobile wallet" 
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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.
The money, the lifestyle: is starting an online business for you? 
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The money, the lifestyle: is starting an online business for you?

by Brad Howarth  |  2 May 2013  |  Comment now
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.
Mr. Pretzels chooses Australian technology for Sydney kiosks 
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Mr. Pretzels chooses Australian technology for Sydney kiosks

by Krishan Sharma  |  23 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Mr. Pretzels, which has over 200 kiosks around the world, will install Australian point-of-sale technology in two new Sydney kiosks, according to Kounta.
Can my customer ask for a refund? 
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Can my customer ask for a refund?

by William Maher  |  11 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Customers who ask for a refund can cause fierce arguments in retail shops, but who is in the right?
The tills are alive with the sound of Muzak 
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The tills are alive with the sound of Muzak

by Adrian North  |  4 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Opinion: I spent the Christmas of 1988-89 stacking shelves in a liquor store. It paid $2 per hour (a pittance even way back then), and the boss made me mop the floor before vacuuming it, which continues to annoy me far more than it should.
Watch Telstra's video of how they think the future might look in 7 years 
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Watch Telstra's video of how they think the future might look in 7 years

by William Maher  |  3 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
From virtual waiting rooms to machines that talk to each other, we wouldn't be surprised if several of the things in this video are commonplace at some point
Small business "not the bad guy" on credit cards, says industry body 
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Small business "not the bad guy" on credit cards, says industry body

by Daniel James  |  27 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
From taxi fares to restaurant bills, paying extra by credit card can be a sour note for customers. But small businesses shouldn't be the ones copping flak, argues an industry group.
Retailers: would you wear this gadget around your neck? 
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Retailers: would you wear this gadget around your neck?

by Krishan Sharma  |  27 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
It's a two-way radio, bar code scanner and a way to give your shop staff a job list - is this the future of in-store sales?
Work in a shop or help run one? This will get you thinking 
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Work in a shop or help run one? This will get you thinking

by William Maher  |  14 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
This could be an eye-opener if you are not up on the technology could eventually change shops around the country.
Run a restaurant, cafe, or outdoor shop? HP's POS survives 40 degree temps 
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Run a restaurant, cafe, or outdoor shop? HP's POS survives 40 degree temps

by Daniel James  |  14 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
HP's new point-of-sale system could be useful for outdoor dining areas and non air conditioned premises in the hotter parts of the country.
Woman forecasts sales of $7 million, selling knitting yarn online 
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Woman forecasts sales of $7 million, selling knitting yarn online

by William Maher  |  8 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
In the first month, she says she made $19 in sales. Now her web business selling knitting yarn is forecasting $7 million in sales.
Wesfarmers boosts sales, but online still a challenge for retailers 
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Wesfarmers boosts sales, but online still a challenge for retailers

by Charis Palmer  |  30 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Retailers should make it easier for shoppers to buy in-store and online say experts.
3 clever technologies to help small shops fight the Internet 
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3 clever technologies to help small shops fight the Internet

by Mathew Dickerson  |  18 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Retailers are seemingly fighting a losing battle to the Internet but all hope is not lost. Here are three technologies that can help.
Tech 101: What does "omnichannel" mean? 
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Tech 101: What does "omnichannel" mean?

by Daniel James  |  15 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
If you're in the retail business, get ready for "omnichannel" to become a cliche. So, what is it?
Tech 101: What is Vend? 
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Tech 101: What is Vend?

by Anthony Caruana  |  10 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Vend's marketing is full of trendy, happy shop owners that don't look stressed in the slightest. So what actually is it?
Beautiful, bold, breathtaking: 19 eye-catching Christmas store displays from around the world 
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Beautiful, bold, breathtaking: 19 eye-catching Christmas store displays from around the world

20 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
From mermen drinking cocktails to muppets and wild animals, feast your eyes on some of the most extravagant Christmas displays from the world of retail.
The Click Frenzy that wasn't 
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The Click Frenzy that wasn't

21 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
David Jones and Click Frenzy suffered a series of e-commerce glitches as they attempted to run separate national online shopping promotions.
PayPal Here arrives in Australia: but what is it? 
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PayPal Here arrives in Australia: but what is it?

by Daniel James  |  15 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Paying for a dress or a cup of coffee requires no cash or credit cards using the PayPal Here system, which is now officially available to Australian shops.
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