• Six ways to cut your hot water bill

    Derek Lotts     |      October 20, 2023

    Soaring electricity bills and the prospect of a hot, dry summer should encourage consumers to find ways to save money and help the environment by economising on power and water.

  • 6 ways to prepare your home for winter

    Derek Lotts     |      May 19, 2023

    After a report warned that many Australian homes are ill-prepared for winter, here a 6 important maintenance tasks to prepare your home for a safe and cosy winter season.

  • A helping hand

    Derek Lotts     |      March 26, 2023

    Almost a fifth of Australians claim to have a disability of one type or another. Here are five things we can do to create a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.

  • Why your business needs social media

    Derek Lotts     |      November 5, 2022

    A robust social media presence is vital for any modern business. The contemporary consumer has migrated from official sites and physical stores onto the public forums, and companies have to follow.

  • Improving your local business website

    Derek Lotts     |      September 1, 2022

    A standout business site is your most important marketing tool. It gives you precious credibility, attracts new clients, and lets you stand out from local competition and take the top spot in your area.

  • Saving for a rainy day

    Derek Lotts     |      June 25, 2022

    After 30 years of growth, 2 years of COVID funding and 5 months of Russia’s terrible war in Ukraine, the economic chickens are coming home to roost for Australia, but individuals can still take steps to protect their financial position.

  • Digitization and new normal: 6 ways to put your business on the map

    Derek Lotts     |      April 22, 2022

    Two years of COVID lockdowns, online shopping and working from home, have only increased the need for small businesses to embrace technology to promote their goods and services.

  • Hiring and workforce trends after COVID

    Derek Lotts     |      November 26, 2021

    From new restrictions and health measures to a power shift in global economics, the last two years have impacted the workforce and the hiring industry in quite drastic ways.

  • Back in business: 5 ways to optimise your marketing strategy after COVID-19

    Derek Lotts     |      October 28, 2021

    Businesses are opening back up in Victoria and New South Wales as COVID lockdowns ease, and firms can adopt some simple strategies to keep in touch with their customers and entice them back through the door.

  • Job-seeking tips for people living with disability

    Derek Lotts     |      June 24, 2021

    People living with disability can find it difficult to secure employment, but a range of practical strategies can help them find work.

  • 6 ways business events have changed post-COVID

    Derek Lotts     |      May 20, 2021

    Large corporate events and conferences were replaced by zoom meetings during the COVID pandemic, and the lessons learned may reshape such gatherings long into the future.

  • 5 tips to maximise solar energy savings

    Derek Lotts     |      March 25, 2021

    Solar panels, combined with energy conservation, can slash domestic bills for home consumers.