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Have you thought about your data’s privacy and security before using ChatGPT?

If you’re using ChatGPT to write up reports, translations, research, social posts, client emails, and even internal emails, be careful what information you put into the query before you press SEND. If you put proprietary information into ChatGPT (or other AI tools), there’s a risk that that data then becomes available to the general public, meaning you could be at risk of losing your IP.53% of respondents to the recent Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study* said they have used internal pro...

March 18, 2024

Why you should turn on Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication if asked

If you’re a Microsoft customer (you have a Microsoft account), you may have been asked recently to turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) when you’re using certain applications. If you’re wondering why this is happening, it’s because Microsoft has now added the extra layer of security to their accounts to prevent easy access to hackers. There have been many recent incidents where hackers are able to gain access to an inadequately-protected account, and then get further access into an ...

March 15, 2024

Showcase sustainability with effective product descriptions

Did you know… 51% of customers would shop again from a retailer with sustainable or ethical practices?(Source: Power Retail 26/2/24)Consumers are definitely shifting their spending towards companies with environmental, social, and governance initiatives (ESG); products that can claim they are or have:Animal welfare eg cage-free, not tested on animalsEnvironmental sustainability eg eco-friendly, compostableOrganic positioning eg organically farmed, organic certificationPlant-based eg veganSocia...

March 11, 2024

Ensuring successful implementations in medium sized organisations

Recently I have been musing about ensuring successful system implementations in medium sized organisations.As a system implementor I am always a little nervous that the systems being implemented won’t be as enduring as the investment in them needs to be.  Often, when the project comes to an end, everyone has been trained, the system is handed over to local resources to manage, the IT Department or Managed Service Provider has taken over support and vendor management, and we are already up...

February 23, 2024

What is a digital transformation assessment?

The roadmap for your digital transformation journey......

January 25, 2024

The positive impact of Google Reviews - 7 reasons why

Google reviews are crucial for any business. They influence consumer decisions and search rankings, provide valuable feedback, establish trust and credibility, and help manage your online reputation. Positive reviews can encourage potential customers to choose your business over competitors, while negative reviews can turn them away. The more reviews your business has, the more likely it is to appear in local search results. Having a high number of positive reviews provides social proof that you...

January 25, 2024

Help! Our website isn’t performing!

It's time for a website refresh, and maybe migration to a better platform...

January 15, 2024

7 Ways to Write Product Descriptions that Inform and Persuade Customers

Writing product descriptions are often overlooked by entrepreneurs and people who run an eCommerce site but should be considered one of the most crucial marketing tools to compel potential buyers to purchase your products/services. A product description explains what the product is and why it’s worth purchasing – and should supply customers with important information about the product’s features and benefits, so they are persuaded to buy. However, many marketers and entrepreneurs...

January 11, 2024

Are we in need of a digital transformation?

If you’re asking this question, then the answer is probably YES because you’re already on the right page (literally and spiritually). Congratulations for getting here!There’s a few signs to look out for if it’s time to think about how your business can move forward. The first would be to review your technology to see what could be modernised, and identify what is outdated or no longer supporting your business processes. It’s likely you’ll already know where there might be cost-saving...

December 12, 2023

7 mistakes to avoid when running an eCommerce store

Getting into eCommerce has been one of the best educational experiences of your life. The things you learn by actually starting a business would be challenging to find in an MBA or any business course.With that said, you are bound to make mistakes when first starting up your business. Each mistake sets you up to do better in the future, as long as you reflect on what you could have done differently. Here are 7 missteps you can hopefully avoid to succeed even faster. Mistake 1: Rus...

November 30, 2023

Enhanced user experience features

Rocketspark is always looking at ways to improve the platform to sharpen the user’s experience and make content updates quick and easy.  The latest new features now available on the Rocketspark platform are:   Stack hide & show - Being able to hide particular stack designs on your live website enables you to privately craft a stack on your page before revealing it to your site visitors. Once you've completed your edits, you can effortlessly make it visible to the public with...

October 9, 2023

Media Statement: Subiaco Community Men's Shed has gone online

The Subiaco Community Men's Shed now has a web presence and its own web address, with their new website going live last month. Located at www.subished.org.au the new website is now a destination for interested people to find out about the Shed and its activities, such as opening times and a gallery of some projects and events, as well as sign up to become new members.Gary Gaunt, President of the Subiaco Community Men's Shed, said his team was delighted with the new site, built by locally-based A...

October 5, 2023

AI-powered CRM solutions

See what the future of selling looks like in an increasingly digital market.Data gathered for LinkedIn’s 2022 State of Sales report shows that the actions of top performing sellers are paving a better pathway to selling the way buyers want to buy. Top performers use technology, yes, but they don’t use it to simply knock on more doors. Instead they use it to knock on the right doors, finding the welcoming buyers and delivering the right message at the right time.AI-powered CRM solutions - lik...

September 26, 2023

NFPs & Technology - 10 Myths Debunked

Not-For-Profits (NFPs) make an incredible impact with limited staff and resources. In your effort to do more with less, often times it can be tempting to keep using free consumer technology solutions or just stick with the technology you have because your staff already know how to use it. The problem is you may be missing out on solutions that will help you to better deliver your mission.Many NFPs consider moving to the Cloud to help them with their biggest organizational challenge — to do mor...

July 27, 2023

How Can a PIM Help My Team?

If you're wondering how a Product Information Management (PIM) system could benefit your business, then read on....

July 5, 2023

Effective Management of Product Data Resolved for Sydney Plumbing Equipment Supplier

Business process improvement and implementation of Sales Layer, an off-the-shelf Product Information Management (PIM), now makes life easy for Enware....

June 30, 2023

How to Handle Negative Online Reviews

Receiving negative reviews online can be frustrating and detrimental to your business, but it's important to handle them professionally and constructively. In this post, we outline seven (7) strategies for handling negative online reviews and another seven (7) strategies for handling fabricated, non-genuine negative reviews....

June 6, 2023

To SEO or SEM? How to make sense of digital marketing

So you may have been told, heard or read that in order to get ahead with your business marketing, you need to do SEM or SEO. But you don’t really know what that means. Let us assure you, it isn’t really all that complicated or overwhelming, but like most marketing, it does require some thought, planning, and process....

February 15, 2023

The Importance of Website Design

Today with the advent of the internet, the world has become a smaller place. Any kind of information is easily available and at our fingertips. The world of the internet is amazing and it continues to transform our lives, the way we communicate, the way we receive and share information and live a quality life. ...

October 31, 2022

Small Business Tax Incentives are Back on the Table

The Albanese Government has confirmed its commitment to implementing two tax incentives aimed at supporting small businesses; to train and upskill employees, and improve their digital and tech capacity. ...

October 26, 2022

"What is a PIM for Ecommerce?" by Shopify

Most companies have a lot of inaccurate data. Most of the time it's messed up, complex, all over the place, inconsistent....

May 19, 2022

The Completion of Lefroy Explorations Site!

We are excited to announce the Go Live of the new Lefroy Exploration website...

April 22, 2022

Save with a "managed service" bundle

A managed service bundle is great way to spread the cost of both building and maintaining your website over 12 months....

March 3, 2022

Would you like your web domain to be just .au?

New .au direct domain names will be available soon for owners of .com.au domains....

March 3, 2022

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

What is currently happening in Europe is frightening and disturbing....

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