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  • 'Rock Star' Customers Can Help Your Small Business Grow

    An interesting article on BizBest.com recently made the case that existing customers can be 'one of the most powerful growth engines ever' for your small business. 'One way to put this engine to work is to identify and harness the hidden... More...

  • How to Design a Website that Helps Your Small Business Instead of Hurts

    In an ever more competitive global economy, having a website is an important piece of your marketing strategy. This is especially true if you are a small business, because you simply can't compete with the advertising budgets of bigger, more established... More...

  • Get Up, Stand Up: 6 Reasons to Work On Your Feet

    Man was not made to sit on his bum (and neither was woman). Unlike the quadrupeds, our ‘two feet, two arms' structure dictates that we're meant to be upright. For better or for worse, technology and business progress has led a great... More...

  • 5 Tips to Maintain a Work-Life Balance… with Newborns

    Trying to maintain a work-life balance is something that can be very hard to do in the first place even for those who do not have children. However, when children are added to the picture it can make things even harder – especially newborns. So,... More...

  • Rogue security threats in small business and how to deal with it

    An emerging threat for standalone computers is known as scareware, and otherwise known as rogue software, pretending to be an antivirus program. Once it launches onto your system it quickly spreads to take over the system and is known to disable many... More...

  • What Kind of Small Business Should You Start

    Deciding to set up your own small business is a very important decision that you have taken to move ahead in life. Given below are a few guidelines that will not only help you understand what kind of business opportunity should you start but also how... More...

  • Common GST mistakes to watch out for

    The year 2010 marks a decade since GST first appeared on the tax landscape. It may not be an anniversary that warrants cake and bubbly, but certainly serves as an occasion to take a look at what doesn't seem to be working so well with businesses... More...

  • How do credit cards work?

    Here is the basic way in which a credit card works: The customer applies for their chosen credit card. The credit card provider assesses their application and accepts or rejects it based on credit history, and personal and financial details. If accepted,... More...

  • Top Tips For Small Business In Tough Times

    Judy Hartcher, CEO of the Finance & Treasury Association, has six top tips to help you though the recession… Improve Cash Flow 'Cash is king' so delay capital purchases, extend payment times, collect outstanding debts quickly and... More...


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  • Buying Property Is Not Shopping!

    Whether you want to build a real estate portfolio or buy a home, acquiring a property is an important step to take – it is a long-term decision. Defining your long term objectives and keeping up-to-date with the Sydney real estate market and its elements,... More...

  • Profit is not Cash!

    It’s understandable that most people in business measure success in terms of the profit they make. They know that a profitable business can pay its bills and provide a living for its owners. While this is generally true, it isn’t the whole story.... More...

  • Marketing In The Downturn – Part 2

    Part 2 of marketing in the downturn features how you can get more from your existing infrastructure and most important assets your. 1. Website Usability; • Prepare a basic guide for what you want to test, and the kind of questions you want answered... More...

  • Marketing in the Downturn – Part 1

    With Australia's likelihood to ride out the global economic crises now looking bleak, the belts are tightening and marketers are starting to feel the pressure to deliver more results with fewer resources. So just how can you get more from less?... More...

  • The cost of buying Australian property

    In addition to the purchase price, there are buying costs one should include in the total budget allocated to buying one's home or investment real estate. Your local Stamp Duties office can provide you with information on how much stamp duty you... More...

  • 2009 Australian Digital Marketing Predictions

    Digital Marketing Lab have been canvassing the web to bring you the hot digital predictions for 2009. The Australian interactive media association has predicted that Australian businesses will spend $17.9B online in 2009. The economic downturn is having... More...

  • How To 'Recession-Proof' Your Business!

    Australia, like the rest of the world, is facing the probability of a recession next year due to the global financial meltdown. Consequently, many business owners fret that a recession will mean fewer customers and reduced sales as people limit their... More...

  • Add Your Articles To SBSN

    Article marketing is an effective way to build back-links to your site and establish a good reputation for you name/business. SBSN offers registered members the opportunity to submit items to two main sections on this site. They are the 'Your News'... More...

  • Does Your Child Know What a Credit Card Is?

    In a time of mass credit card debt, teaching children how to use plastic money is a task of key importance. Are your children ready for adult life full of credit card transactions or do they still believe credit card is a magic tool for getting free money? Learn... More...

  • Earn Money with Rewards Credit Cards

    Rewards credit cards can be beneficial both for credit card companies and for consumers. The situation with rewards drives profits for the credit card companies and it gives consumers something back for their credit card spending. Nowadays the majority... More...