Australian small businesses have been forced to adapt their ways of working and protocols in the face of COVID-19, as many have. But now, how do these organisations ensure they are set up to survive and, ideally, thrive in the coming months and years? asks Luke Power, Head of Small Business Australia and New Zealand… Read more »
If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’re time-poor. In fact, recent studies by Yellow have suggested that small business owners are amongst the most stressed and overstretched of all Australians. So, if you’re starting a business and don’t want to be another statistic it makes sense to include technology in your business plan.… Read more »
Xero Managing Director Trent Innes has suggested small businesses need to take advantage of digital technology if they want to succeed in the future. Speaking to a rapt crowd of 3000-plus Xero devotees at Xerocon, the cloud accounting solution’s annual conference, Innes said data from the brand’s latest Xero Small Business Insights report revealed a… Read more »
Xero Managing Director Trent Innes has suggested small businesses need to take advantage of digital technology if they want to succeed in the future. Speaking to a rapt crowd of 3000-plus Xero devotees at Xerocon, the cloud accounting solution’s annual conference, Innes said data from the brand’s latest Xero Small Business Insights report revealed a… Read more »
Starting a small business is an empowering notion: Striking out on your own, taking control of your future, pursuing a passion. But while the rewards can be fantastic, running a business isn’t easy. From accounting and marketing to IT and human resources, small business owners have to wear numerous hats – many of which don’t… Read more »
Cisco and Curtin University have announced investment in a new research centre, the Centre for Intent-Based Networking, focused on advancing networking technology. The Centre is an element of Cisco’s recently announced Country Digital Acceleration investment in the Australian market. Researchers at Curtin will conduct blue-sky research to support industries that require a new approach to… Read more »
A survey by Dell of Australia’s businesses – The Dell Technological Digital Transformation Index – has found the majority of Australian businesses believe they have the right tools they need for digital transformation and are trustworthy organisations. 75 per cent of Australian businesses believe they have the right skills to achieve digital transformation with only… Read more »
ACS, the professional association for Australia’s ICT sector has launched Artificial Intelligence: A Starter Guide to the Future of Business, encouraging all Aussie businesses to embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The ACS launched the publication at their innovation hub at Barangaroo, Sydney. ACS President Yohan Ramasundara, said the guide provides an easy to understand… Read more »
New research from Techaisle has revealed old tech is having a serious financial impact on small business. The research, commissioned by Microsoft and Intel, surveyed 415 small businesses in Australia. The study found the cost of keeping a PC more than four years old is over $5000 for each device – more than enough to… Read more »
If you’re one of the Australian SMBs that’s been fortunate enough to receive a government grant for tech spending, that’s obviously champagne-popping news, but there’s a key question that it’s essential to address: How do you best invest your tech grant to maximise your business growth? Connected Small Businesses 2017, a Deloitte study on the… Read more »
Move over SaaS, there’s a new player in town. PC as a Service (PCaaS) is transforming the way small businesses facilitate their tech needs by providing a one-stop-shop bundling hardware, software and support together. With cash flow a major issue for many small businesses, PCaaS makes good business sense by combining hardware, software and support… Read more »
Imagine a world where your laptop is constantly connected. Where you flip open the lid, login with your fingerprint and bam! You’re ready to go anytime, anywhere! Always on, always connected laptops are here and they’re ready to take the world by storm. Forget about those painful minutes as your computer fires up its system… Read more »
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