http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/rss.xml en-au (C) Smart Company 2008 Top Story http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080714-Top-10-search-and-sale-tools-and-how-to-get-on-top-of-them.html?source=RSS The web is constantly changing. CHRIS THOMAS runs through the top 10 new search tools to help you get found and sell more Top Story Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080714-Top-10-search-and-sale-tools-and-how-to-get-on-top-of-them.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080714-Online-reputation-6-steps-to-manage-a-crisis.html?source=RSS No business can eliminate negative buzz, especially on the web, but you can manage and minimise the impact. By JASON WEST and AMANDA GOME Top Story Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080714-Online-reputation-6-steps-to-manage-a-crisis.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080709-10-tips-to-break-the-cash-flow-drought.html?source=RSS When economic hard-times hit, one measure more than any other separates the business survivors from those that fall by the way – cash-flow. MIKE PRESTON lists 10 tips to boost your cash-flow Top Story Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080709-10-tips-to-break-the-cash-flow-drought.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080707-7-secret-problems-with-off-the-shelf-web-solutions.html?source=RSS Web designers often reach for ready-made products to solve business problems rather than building customised solutions. But in doing so they may be servicing their own needs more than yours. By CRAIG REARDON Top Story Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080707-7-secret-problems-with-off-the-shelf-web-solutions.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080701-Downturn-Exporters-rug-up-for-the-global-chill.html?source=RSS Tough overseas markets and a robust currency are not helping Australian exporters. To cope – and survive – successful export firms are changing. Here’s how. By AMITA TANDUKAR Top Story Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080701-Downturn-Exporters-rug-up-for-the-global-chill.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080620-10-secrets-of-successful-digital-entrepreneurs.html?source=RSS The champions of the digital technology stakes have common aces up their sleeves. BRAD HOWARTH reveals their top 10 tips for success Top Story Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080620-10-secrets-of-successful-digital-entrepreneurs.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080625-Time-to-rethink-your-travel-budget.html?source=RSS Fare hikes, higher taxes, the oil crisis, flight cancellations and industrial action are creating havoc for business travellers. We ask Australian business travel experts how your business can handle the turbulence. BY EMILY ROSS Top Story Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080625-Time-to-rethink-your-travel-budget.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080623-Make-it-free-and-make-money.html?source=RSS In an increasingly tough economic climate, so many companies are using technology and ideas to create free products and services that it is changing business models and the economy. It even has its own name: Freeconomics. EMILY ROSS explains Top Story Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080623-Make-it-free-and-make-money.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080618-Labors-plans-for-small-business-Craig-Emerson.html?source=RSS Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has faced a baptism of fire in his first half year, with business confidence in sharp decline and small business support for Labor at low levels. He explains to SmartCompany his small business vision Top Story Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080618-Labors-plans-for-small-business-Craig-Emerson.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080617-20-tax-tips-from-the-experts.html?source=RSS The 2008-09 tax season is almost upon us and entrepreneurs can expect to get some extra scrutiny this year. MIKE PRESTON and JAMES THOMSON ask a panel of tax experts for their best tips and the best action you can take now to minimise your tax bill Top Story Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080617-20-tax-tips-from-the-experts.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080611-How-to-retain-staff-without-breaking-the-bank.html?source=RSS It’s getting harder to afford financial incentives and bonus payments for staff, but this is not the time to lose your high performers. As LEON GETTLER explains, there are ways to motivate and retain staff without spending a fortune. Top Story Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080611-How-to-retain-staff-without-breaking-the-bank.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080604-Bullet-proof-planning-How-to-get-your-business-ready-for-the-next-financial-year.html?source=RSS Putting together a business plan is an annual ritual many business owners dread, but this year economic uncertainty means the task could be tougher than it has been in a decade. By MIKE PRESTON Top Story Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080604-Bullet-proof-planning-How-to-get-your-business-ready-for-the-next-financial-year.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080603-Solving-Australias-innovation-crisis.html?source=RSS SmartCompany's roundtable brought together 17 entrepreneurs and experts to to identify the next 10 multi-billion dollar industries – and create an action plan for developing an entrepreneurial Australia. Top Story Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080603-Solving-Australias-innovation-crisis.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080528-The-18-billion-timebomb-how-to-deal-with-employee-fraud.html?source=RSS Employee fraud costs Australian businesses $18 billion a year and no business can afford to ignore the risks. EMILY ROSS asks the experts how businesses can safeguard against white-collar crime. Top Story Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080528-The-18-billion-timebomb-how-to-deal-with-employee-fraud.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080527-10-ways-to-foster-innovation-in-your-company.html?source=RSS The economy might be slowing, but now is not the time to stop innovating and let your competitors gain the upper hand. KOSMAS SMYRNIOS and AMANDA GOME explain how you can foster a culture of innovation in your business. Top Story Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080527-10-ways-to-foster-innovation-in-your-company.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080522-10-tips-to-get-people-management-right-in-a-downturn.html?source=RSS As the economy slows, getting staffing right will make or break your business. MIKE PRESTON explains how to lower staff costs, get rid of the underperformers and protect your stars. Top Story Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080522-10-tips-to-get-people-management-right-in-a-downturn.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080520-30-hot-entrepreneurs-aged-30-and-under.html?source=RSS They are young, smart and come from industries as diverse as IT, fashion and agriculture. BRAD HOWARTH profiles 30 hot young entrepreneurs aged 30 years and under. Top Story Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080520-30-hot-entrepreneurs-aged-30-and-under.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080512-10-tips-to-monetise-your-website.html?source=RSS Think your website is too small or niche to generate advertising revenue? Think again. Here are 10 tips to monetise your online platform. By DENISE SHRIVELL Top Story Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080512-10-tips-to-monetise-your-website.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080513-federal-Budget-overview-What-it-means-to-your-business.html?source=RSS There is nothing for business in Swan’s safe budget. The cuts, including the abolition of the Commercial Ready program, are savage. Why is there nothing for small business? JAMES THOMSON Top Story Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080513-federal-Budget-overview-What-it-means-to-your-business.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080507-The-power-of-Google.html?source=RSS Whatever you do, don’t mess with the $200 billion giant. As LUCINDA SCHMIDT reports, using dirty SEO tricks to try to improve your ranking on Google always ends in disaster. Top Story Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Top-Story/20080507-The-power-of-Google.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS