Keeping sensitive information secure is important for everyone but there are some specific considerations required for small businesses. Not only is the personal information of staff involved, but also that of customers, financial transactions, proprietary data… the list goes on and on! As such, it may come as no surprise to learn than cyber criminals often see Small to Medium Enterprises (SME) as easy targets in scams.

Compared to their larger counterparts, SMEs typically have a limited budget, which means that they don’t have a dedicated IT resource for their security system. That means there may be fewer obstacles between a hacker and the payoff of a quick scam to get access to private information and other valuable data.

So, what can you do to keep your small business safe? We’ve put together some tips for best practice in digital safety that can be used by any small business. You won’t need to shell out for expensive consultants – just some time well spent.

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Wondering what the future has in store for the gadgets and gizmos you may find in your home? Look no further than IndieGoGo, a crowdfunding website where bright minds and entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for public investment. We’re talking about the latest and greatest tech concepts that can change the game for everyday living – or just make life a lot more fun.

We’ve picked out five of our favourites to showcase right here. If anything catches your eye, you’re in luck, because all of these products are fully funded, which means you may be able to get your hands on them in the near future.

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Talking to your customers is at the core of any successful business strategy and one of the best ways to do that is with iiNet BizPhone. It’s Australia’s best value small business phone with BIG business innovation that’s available to anyone with a fixed line broadband connection with ANY internet provider, including Internode!

Although Bizphone is available to Internode customers with a fixed line broadband service, it’s not sold by Internode directly. BizPhone is sold by Internode’s sister company, iiNet.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a phone system that offers such a powerful set of features with versatile options for an affordable monthly cost with your choice of 0, 12 or 24-month contract. What you get in the base package alone is enough to make your business stand out from the crowd with a professional edge. It’s the perfect present to give your business this year to unwrap its potential!

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