Seven secrets to nailing content marketing as a small business owner

It's about entertaining and informing readers, without bludgeoning them with overt sales messages.

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Tony Featherstone

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Six traits you should be looking for when hiring in 2017

There are plenty of job seekers out there, probably with multiple qualifications and outstanding results to match, but are they really what you need?

How to win at business if you're an introvert

Apparently, as many as 40 per cent of us business folk are introverts. Here's how to play to your strengths.

This is why customer engagement is important

There’s no point in having good customer service if you don’t have a customer engagement strategy.

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Don't have the cash to get your idea off the ground? Here's how.

Six common office problems that kill productivity

Ever think about how emails actually prevent collaboration in the workplace?

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Aja Stuart

Five ways to create added value for your customers

If you’re looking to build stronger brand loyalty, larger or repeat sales, engaged customers, and a better bottom line, add some value. Here are five ways to do it.

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Tinder for burgers? Burgerhead app leads people to the best

“You can swipe right for the burgers you are interested in and left for the burgers you would rather pass on,” says Burgerhead founder, Aaron Rocca.

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Tom + Captain: A dog adventure startup taking over Melbourne

Tom + Captain run immensely popular dog walking adventures in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, and they’ve hit on a serious win-win situation.

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ShortPress

VR is on the up: Academy Xi talk about its importance for business

Virtual Reality might not be on your radar as a ’go to’ medium for your small business – yet – but you need to get onto it.

Aja Stuart

BlueChilli's Alan Jones: Why all small businesses need a niche

With huge aspirations it might seem like the opposite of what you're aiming for, but finding your niche is all part of the long term plan.

Margaret Paton

What makes the difference between an entrepreneur and an employee?

"While others see many good ideas and opportunities just float by, entrepreneurs have the opposite problem; stopping themselves chasing too many good ideas at once."