PAID parental leave would cost taxpayers half as much as the Government’s key economic adviser says; and would create an extra 8900 jobs by stimulating the economy. In a paper to be released today, the Australia Institute has challenged... read more
This week: Podcasting, Seesmic Desktop, the new Women in Business eNewsletter and Making Videos with the Mino-HD Freshly shucker oysters, boulliabaise (sp?) and tuna done rare. Is there better food on a sunny Sydney afternoon? Winter take your time!... read more
Amazon special on “Dummies” Social Media books ends 31 March… some good titles. I’ve ordered the SEO one. http://bit.ly/zxyPp # Just had sneak preview of tomorrw’s Beyond Blogging webinar. Excellent info on how to engage with & create yr... read more
I know it’s old but still thrilled at the innovation that is: hear song in Starbucks, go to iTunes on my iphone, artist/song listed, BUY. # Matching business mentors with mentorees (women business owners) for Mentoring program which starts... read more
Describe your business to us and how you got the idea and put in into reality? My brother Con and I have been business partners for the past 24 years, buying bankrupt food businesses and turning them around or... read more
YES! If your business doesn’t have a website your business will eventually get lost in the Stone Age. Recent studies show that 80% of people look for products and services online first, and even research your business, before they... read more
Having a strong online presence is imperative for all businesses. Increasingly, Australians are turning to the Internet, and search engines particularly, as their first point of call for researching businesses, products and services. Over 11 million Australians are now... read more
Whether you are offering a product or a service, the Internet enables you to reach customers all over the globe, who can conveniently order from your online store 24 hours/7 days a week. The primary difference between a regular... read more
Tell us about your online business and how you got started. I created Wedding List Co in 2003 following a less-than-inspiring experience with a department store registry. We were handed a clipboard and sent off to write down 13-digit... read more
Community guidelines create the context for participation. Just like the corporate culture in good organisations does. Makes sense. #sxsw # Is your community fun like Govt or like a party at your house? What happens when ppl offend is... read more
I started ‘tweeting’ regularly in October 2008. Since then it’s become a major distraction/addiction/pastime and strategic tool for business. When people ask: “What is Twitter?” I often reply by saying “it’s a micro-blogging platform that allows you to share... read more
Here are ten reasons to be active on Facebook: Meet your peers Facebook is not just for college kids anymore. Members are typically older and more mature than on other sites, and there are more white collar users. Find... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop on 14 November.
