Technology
Small business technology investment boost
Small businesses that incur expenditure relating to an adoption towards becoming a digital business will be entitled to a bonus tax deduction.
Read MoreHere’s how Google Reviews can make or break your business
Here’s how Google Reviews can make or break your business What’s the first thing you do when seeking the services of a new business? Chances are you will look them up on Google. According to an Online Reviews Statistics and Trends report by ReviewTrackers, more than 60% of customers check Google reviews online before they…
Read MoreBig changes to privacy settings for Apple and Google
Have you seen this pop-up on your phone recently? With the new iOS 14.5 update on Apple devices, users can opt out of data tracking in apps. This is a game-changer for the way users can manage their privacy, and businesses can harvest consumer data. Before the update, apps like Facebook, Google, Maps, and even…
Read MoreEmail scam fraud awareness
Business email scams are an increasingly common fraud and many businesses around the world are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. The FBI stated that thieves stole US$2 billion from US businesses from October 2013 to February 2016. Many Australian businesses are also being targeted.
Read MoreTED Talks: Danit Peleg – Forget shopping. Soon you’ll download your new clothes
Downloadable, printable clothing may be coming to a closet near you. What started as designer Danit Peleg’s fashion school project turned into a collection of 3D-printed designs that have the strength and flexibility for everyday wear.
“Fashion is a very physical thing,” Danit says. “I wonder what our world will look like when our clothes will be digital.”
Read More5 ways to stop email ruling your life
When email first started infiltrating its way into mainstream business culture, it was very exciting for email novices to receive a notification for their inbox.
Fast forward a couple of decades and most desktops and smartphones are brimming with notifications of bursting inboxes, adding far more stress than excitement to the daily lives of email users. If your inbox is starting to rule your life, we’ve got a few tips to help you take back control and stop being a slave to your email.
Read MoreProtecting your Xero Organisation Online Security
There seems to have been an increase in phishing scams using Xero’s branding. A phishing scam is when a malicious email targets people by pretending to be from a legitimate company like Xero or a bank, to gain sensitive information such as login credentials.
Read MoreXero – Opening the door to financial services for small business
Every business needs capital to grow. You have to hire staff, purchase equipment and invest for the future. That need is even more important for small businesses, but for many, capital can be hard to come by.
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