Small Business
Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws
BOSSES fear staff blackmail over new powers imposed by the former Labor government for workers to dob in an office bully.
The words that are killing your career
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STILL waiting for that elusive promotion? You might be doing things all wrong. Here are the 10 buzzwords that could be killing your career.
The secrets of successful people
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GLAMOROUS lives and high flying jobs make them the envy of millions. But behind the scenes it can be a different story. Here is the other, dark side of success.
Fear, misery and the shock decay of a superpower
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IT'S the land of opportunity where anyone willing to work hard can make their dreams come true. But inside an increasingly destitute America, a war is being waged between the new class of poor and the wealthy.
Why online shopping is about to get pricey
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BETTER get all your online shopping out of the way soon. If the government has its way, it might be about to get rather expensive.
Mystery of the shadowy Bitcoin master
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WE ONLY know one thing about the founder of this shadowy billion-dollar enterprise - his name. It just gets more mysterious from there.
Sweeten christmas sales with discounts
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When it comes to luring shoppers this Christmas, there are a few sure fire ways to get it right. Here are tips from the experts on how to have a bumper season.
One less headache for small business
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GOOD news for small business - the Government's going to give you a big helping hand.
Poor manners, typos costing business
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BUSINESS leaders say typos in emails and failure to return phone calls can be major factors when awarding contracts.
Three tips to keep your startup alive
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SO you've got a great idea and want to be the next Sergey Brin – but what’s involved and where the hell do you start? Here are the essential tips to save your start-up from crashing.
Why it's time to support small business
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AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to throw their support behind small businesses by spending up big at their stores. Find out how it can benefit you.
Sink your teeth into government pitch
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Don't be daunted by the prospect of punching above your weight and tapping into some big government contracts.
St George to offer free office space
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ST GEORGE are putting their money behind a boom in small business and are offering up free office space to support the idea.
No bangers: Are these TV ads really offensive?
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THESE are some of the complaints that have tied up Australia's advertising watchdog in the past year. Some are more than a little ridiculous.
17 things you should never say to your boss
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AS MUCH as you might want to, there are certain things you should never, ever say to your boss. If you want to keep your job, that is. Here are the top 17.
New privacy rules protect entrepreneurs
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THE privacy of thousand of small business operators who work from home is now being protected under new rules demanded by the Coalition.
Foods that should be banned from the office
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WE asked. You answered. Here are the top foods our readers want to never, ever see again in the office. Too bad if it's what you have for lunch.
Nail the worst interview question
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THERE'S one question in a job interview that makes everyone squirm. Here's how to nail it without sounding like an idiot.
Horoscopes essential reading for CEOs
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FORGET sales forecasts and revenue reports, CEOs of multi-million dollar companies from all over the world are choosing to act based on the stars. Really.
Franchise concepts whip up interest
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FROZEN yoghurt, ice-cream, Mexican fast food and pop-up retailing are the latest franchise innovations. But it pays to do your homework.
Social media a perfect fit for business
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SMALL business owners are hitting the centre stage nationally and globally by tweeting, facebooking, instagraming or youtubing their way to success.
Head in the sand fuels regret
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STRUGGLING business owners need to spot the warning signs early if they want to prevent their business from sliding into insolvency.
Small is large for big four banks
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SMALL business is a key industry sector for the big four banks and business owners can use this to their advantage.
Manage your reputation online
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USING social media well can be crucial to the success of a small business. Here's how to do it well and not get bogged down by bad reviews.
How to turn your idea into reality
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BREAKING out as your own boss is an Aussie tradition worth preserving. Here's how to turn your bright idea into a business.
Are staff blowing your business secrets?
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DOES the word "confidential" make your ears prick up? If so, you're not alone. There are plenty of ways well-meaning staff could be blowing your business secrets.
Making transaction fees count
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FEES charged on business transaction accounts are falling, but there is still plenty business owners can do to cut their banking costs.
Counting on business outsourcing
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OUTSOURCING can be a cost-effective way for small businesses to grow and prosper, but it is vital that operators are aware of the potential pitfalls.
Aussie business an organic beauty
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FROM humble beginnings in the Blue Mountains to five-star resorts, these savvy business operators have won a Telstra Business Award.
Cheap fuel site no tanks to Rudd
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TIRED of waiting for the Government and the ACCC to keep petrol companies honest, a major motoring group has developed a potentially revolutionary tool.
Simplify your financial reports
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BALANCE sheets, budget analyses and business activity statements - the number of reports available to a small business can bamboozle its owner.
Finding right mix key to success
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WORK-LIFE balance is still the holy grail for small business owners, with a recent survey showing nearly one in five would do things differently if they could start again.
One small business is off to Super Bowl
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A SMALL business star will be born during a commercial break in Super Bowl XLVIII.
'It would be nice to go viral'
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HE'S no Kanye West, but a middle-aged former book store owner thinks rap - and the F-bomb - is the way to make people listen.
Send business red tape packing
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TECHNOLOGY is helping ease the burden for businesses, but some say red tape can be a blessing in disguise.
The rise of the 'mumpreneurs'
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HER husband may have raised his eyebrows when she decided to turn her back on a six-figure salary to become a life coach, but Kathryn Hocking had no doubt it was the right decision.
Cash-in hand crackdown
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THE taxman will crack down on cash-in-hand payments, targeting blue collar workers in its quest to catch out cheats.
Transform your hobby into a business
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THERE is a fine line between a profitable hobby and a small business, and it has as much to do with motivation as it does dollars.
Roll up your tights
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FASHION lover Emina Dzananovic has found herself in a tight spot with her hosiery business.
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Wow. This T-shirt will make your jaw drop
GRAPHIC IMAGE: There's Not Safe For Work and then there's this. American Apparel are famous for the 'sexploitation' of their ads but this T-shirt is way out there.