Over the past week I have been having this shocking nightmare, I am stuck on hold for an entire week of my life to big companies who refuse to help me – constantly transferring me from one department to the next, constantly fighting with me as to why I am wrong and why they are right…

Chances are you’ve heard about Social Media Marketing, but what is it and how do you effectively implement it? If you’re not involved in social media marketing you should get involved now as it is free/cheap and highly effective for most businesses.

Now in its forth year, Business Week provides opportunities for companies to showcase products and services, generate sales, market their brand, and network with visitors over two days.

The key to successful networking is to remember that it is about building relationships with people for the long term based on common values, business or professional interests and mutual respect.

When making the decision to start your small business, one of the most important steps is deciding which legal structure applies to your business circumstances. In this Quick Guide, I will be looking at the four business structures in Australia commonly used by small businesses and briefly explain the advantages, disadvantages, how to register each type and tax issues of each structure.