I would never say I actually enjoy packing, however after over 1,000 flights, I feel like I have developed some handy luggage packing knowledge. So before you next start throwing items haphazardly into a suitcase, consider these following tips. Mark that suitcase Not really a packing tip, however since I tend to use generic looking …
Writing a business plan can be tricky and time-consuming, but it’s a crucial step if you’re starting a new business. Not only is a business plan helpful if you’re looking for investors, but it can also be a fantastic resource to help guide and remind you of your longer term business goals. What’s that saying? …
The human body needs seven to eight hours of sleep every day in order to stay healthy. However, an average Australian only sleeps for around six hours a night. Lack of proper sleep will have a negative impact on the body and the mind. Sleep related problems like insomnia (sleeplessness) are very common, especially among …
Every year, if not more often, you should be assessing if your social-media strategy is working. Now is a good time of the year to be doing just that, so why not considering trying these nine tips to up your social media game. Here are a few strategies to boost social-media marketing to positively impact …
In order to be competitive in this global economy, Australian businesses need to have a super sharp focus on their business. We’re all aware of this, however some businesses end up side tracked or hitting speed bumps relating to the IT that runs their business. As a result, more organisations are leveraging external IT companies …
In our lifetimes, we get to enjoy many blessings and joys but along with those happy moments are times of disappointment, stress and chaos. Finding ways to relieve stress and feelings of anxiety from daily routine can help with battling these hurdles. Many turn to yoga in hopes to find peace during hectic times, while …
Do you find yourself going a year between visits to your accountant? Find all you do is submit annual returns? You aren’t getting value – and here’s why. As Australian small business owners, most of us love to do our own accounting research online. It is true that the Internet is a great way to …
You may think the only benefits from volunteering is for the charity that you donate your skills or time for. This is simply not so! There’s been a rage of studies that show volunteering is good for your health as well. This article over on the Sydney University website explains some of these benefits. Health …
If you’re working full-time, an online business degree is often your most convenient option for pursuing an advanced degree, especially now that the quality of an online degree is equivalent to one on a physical campus. For many business professionals, an online business degree can open up a world of professional opportunities, including getting a …
In Australia, Vegans are frequently misunderstood as fringe eaters with an unnatural passion for animal rights. While many vegans do feel passionately about animals, it is time for others to see that a vegan diet and lifestyle go way beyond animal rights. Here we list 20 healthy reasons to consider becoming vegan. Being vegan can …
More and more Australian brands are achieving growth in their businesses, by using Instagram to grow their marketing efforts. In fact, a recent study in the UK showed that more brands are incorporating Instagram into their social media strategy. Over 90% of the businesses surveyed have both an Instagram and Facebook accounts. It’s not a …
Relax. Sit with your spine erect. Close your eyes. Gently bring your awareness to your belly button. Stay there for a while. Now, slowly inhale, hold, and exhale. Continue to do this for about five minutes. Thereafter, sink deeper in your stillness. Continue to observe your presence for about five more minutes. Gently open your …
Getting free press should be the aim of every Australian small business. Free press is not only cheaper than paid advertising, and more consumers tend to believe the editorial than the ads that surround it. More and more small business owners are getting wiser to press releases though, so you need to work on creating …
In this article, we explain what affiliate marketing is, and how you can use affiliate marketing platforms such as industry major, shareasale.com, to make passive income easily. What is Affiliate Marketing? Developed back in 1989 by William J. Tobin, the idea of affiliate marketing really boomed in 1996 when Amazon Associates, BeFree, and LinkShare produced …
The majority of healthcare workers now recognise that body massage for lower back pain as beneficial and they will actively encourage patients with back pain to seek massage therapy, to compliment any prescribed conventional medical treatment. Lower back pain can range in severity from an occasional ache to a debilitating level of pain that affects …
Around 50,000 years ago, a small band of humans landed in northern Australia, arriving on a primitive boat or raft. It is likely that the journey was planned because enough men and women arrived to found a new population there. Perhaps guided by rivers, the group ventured deeper inland, where they found giant mammals, birds, …