Helping small businesses on the Sunshine Coast to fulfill their true potential
By BMN
Ransomware, which encrypts all your computer files until you pay a ransom, is one of the most serious cyber threats to businesses. What can you do to help ensure your business does not fall victim to ransomware? The following article describes some measures which can help mitigate the risks: https://www.intheblack.com/articles/2017/07/01/protect-yourself-from-ransomware
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper
By BMN
The less experience SMEs have with projects like websites, the greater the number of problems along the way.
So if you are new to professional creative and technical projects, here are some tips to reduce what can be dozens of potential development issues: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/marketing/online-marketing/tips-for-trouble-free-website-development-for-small-businesses/
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert
By BMN
Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016, according to the watchdog’s Targeting Scams report. Losses totalled about $3.8 million, an increase of almost 31 per cent.
The highest losses were to computer hacking, fake investment schemes and buying and selling scams, according to reports to Scamwatch over the past year.
The following article gives some tips from the ACCC on the top three scams to look out for: http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/business-scams-top-38-million-accc-20170518-gw7vn5.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Trevor Payne
By BMN
If your paperwork piles up while you’re away from your desk then it might be time to streamline your business with a cloud-based finance package. Paperwork is one of those necessary evils when you run a business. You might prefer to spend all your time focusing on your passions, but the business won’t get far if you neglect your finances. Read the full article here
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert
By BMN
It has been estimated that Australian small business owners lose up to 250 productive work hours each year because they are unable to stay in touch with their business and continue to manage projects while away from the workplace. If you’re looking to increase efficiencies during work hours, the following article identifies three ways you can harness new technologies to make the most of your business hours: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/01/three-ways-small-businesses-can-use-technology-to-be-more-productive-this-year/
This article was suggested by our mentor John Wood