News and interviews on Facebook including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Facebook accounts could be used as proof-of-identity for UK online services
Facebook accounts could be used as a proof-of-identity for online services in the UK as part of a centralised portal for government services.
Beware legal claims when checking out staff on social media, SMEs warned
Small businesses have been warned they are risking potential lawsuits by placing too much emphasis on information they find out about employees’ private lives on social media.
Businesses warned: Facebook will start deleting fake “likes”
Social media giant Facebook has announced that it will begin to delete “likes” gained using fake accounts or through other means that violate its terms of service.
I've had enough and I want to sell my business. Help!
Before you decide to sell your business, go back to the beginning and test your value proposition.
Facebook transforming into eCommerce hub, as CommBank shows off new banking app
Facebook code reveals the social network is gearing up for eCommerce.
Does Pinterest help with SEO?
Pinterest is a quality site with a highly valued demographic. SEO considerations aside, that’s reason enough to start pinning and sharing.
Top drop, top return? New wine group gives customers the chance to invest in vineyards
A new business model for wine is turning customers into angel investors, encouraging them to invest in a $1.5 million trust fund designed to help independent winemakers.
Grant Smillie
International DJ, record company impresario, and restaurateur are just a few of the many hats Neon records co-founder Grant Smillie wears.
BEST OF THE WEB: Meet the hottest web company that started as a joke
Justin Kan started streaming web service Justin.TV as a joke – five years later it’s become of the most successful jokes in Silicon Valley.
Facebook ads more popular on mobile
Facebook ads are more popular on mobile platforms than they are on desktops, according to a new report at TechCrunch.
The new rules of business prospecting
The huge amount of information available on the internet and through social media gives businesses plenty of ways to rouse prospects and generates sales leads.
Nathan Tinkler and the billionaire Singapore sprint
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is joining the smart money set in Singapore, along with the likes of Facebook’s Eduardo Saverin.
Google Analytics now harvesting data from 70% of all websites
Google is now harvesting code from up to 70% of all websites through its Analytics tracking code, according to new research.
Zynga shares fall 11% as Facebook gaming declines
Shares in social gaming company Zynga have dropped 11% to below $US5 per share after an analyst report claimed the company may be in trouble.
Apple announces iOS6, new MacBook Pro – everything you need to know
Apple announces new developments at its World Wide Developers Conference.
Twitter turns to NASCAR TV advertising, while only 8% of Americans tweet daily
Social networking site Twitter has turned to television advertising, after figures revealed that only 15% of American internet users have an account on the social network.
Facebook's US visitor growth slows to 5% as market penetration hits 71%
Facebook's year-on-year growth in unique visitors in the US has slowed to just 5%, according to new figures.
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: Facebook is setting its sights on pre-teens
Facebook is setting its sights on pre-teens in order to grow its ad revenue.
Facebook sets its sights on pre-teens and looks to create more ad revenue
Facebook has been talking to the Federal Government about plans to let children under the age of 13 use its social-networking website.
Five things managers should know about breaks and productivity
The CEO of Sydney Ports says staggering meal breaks could lift productivity at the Port by 20%. What other secrets of productivity are tied with the how and when of taking breaks?






