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## Articles

1. [Consumer data privacy: 84% of online shoppers want more control over how companies use their personal information](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3232/consumer-data-privacy-research-australia) — 16/11/2022 — Laura Burgess — This report is the second in a series on consumer data privacy. In part one, Capterra examined the importance of a first-party data strategy for marketers. Here, we look at how consumers feel about...
2. [How to start an online fitness coaching business](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3228/how-to-start-an-online-fitness-coaching-business-australia) — 14/11/2022 — Laura Burgess — Starting an online fitness business is a great option for a side hustle or career change. Explore our guide to today’s fitness trends and tech to help you get started.&#10;
3. [4 Best online booking systems in Australia](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3221/best-online-booking-systems-australia) — 11/11/2022 — Ojasvini — Online booking software can potentially help customers make online reservations themselves without having to connect with customer support staff. This article includes a list of the four best onlin...
4. [SEO tactics for SMEs: drive quality traffic to your business](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3205/seo-tactics-for-smes) — 07/11/2022 — Ojasvini, Bruno Peláez — Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving your website from all aspects to increase the chances of it being seen whenever a user searches for something related to your business. ...
5. [Consumer research to help leverage your first-party data strategy](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3191/consumer-analysis-for-first-party-data-strategy) — 01/11/2022 — Laura Burgess — First-party data can provide insights into consumer behaviour and help companies improve the customer experience. But what are consumer preferences when it comes to sharing this valuable informatio...
6. [Running a private medical practice? Here’s how to overcome the challenges](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3160/challenges-of-running-a-private-medical-practice) — 14/10/2022 — Laura Burgess — In this article, Capterra looks at the most significant challenges doctors may face when opening up a private practice and how a medical practice management system can help.
7. [Subscription services: Are Australians still interested in signing up?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3117/subscription-services-research-australia) — 03/10/2022 — Laura Burgess — Subscription services are a popular way for consumers to digitally stream films and music, sign up for online courses, or regularly receive products in the post. Here, Capterra examines consumer in...
8. [Top 5 construction management software](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3108/top-construction-management-software) — 26/09/2022 — Ojasvini — Construction management software can potentially help businesses in efficient and cost-effective project execution. In this article, we have curated a list of the top five construction management s...
9. [Remote employees attach less importance to work friends](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3070/work-friends-australia-research) — 06/09/2022 — Laura Burgess — Most employees value having friends at work, but Capterra’s latest survey found the pandemic has left remote workers less interested in bonding with colleagues. In this article, we look at how soci...
10. [Remote working hasn’t significantly changed toxic workplace culture for employees](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3028/remote-work-and-toxic-workplace-culture-in-australia) — 16/08/2022 — Laura Burgess — Hybrid or remote work may not necessarily resolve toxic workplace culture but can help lessen certain behaviours and expectations that impact employees’ wellbeing. In this article, Capterra looks a...
11. [3 Best POS systems for restaurants](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/956/best-pos-systems-restaurant-success-australia) — 08/08/2022 — Ojasvini, Anna Hammond — This article was originally published on 03/10/2019.
12. [Text-to-shop: Is this the latest in retail trends?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/3010/text-to-shop-is-this-latest-in-retail-trends) — 07/08/2022 — Laura Burgess — Text-to-shop provides consumers with a low-tech option to order products directly from their phone via SMS text messages. Whilst this can benefit retail management, how do Australian consumers feel...
13. [What is the use of drones in construction?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2837/use-of-drones-in-construction) — 11/07/2022 — Ojasvini — This article will talk about drones and their uses in the construction industry. We will also discuss the rules and regulations of flying drones in Australia and their challenges.
14. [Are Australian smartphone users interested in checkout-free shopping?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2832/retail-tech-and-checkout-free-shopping-australia) — 06/07/2022 — Laura Burgess — Are checkout-free stores the future of the retail industry? Cashierless stores may improve the customer shopping experience but can also help store owners track and leverage consumer purchasing beh...
15. [5 Budgeting tips for small business owners](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2814/budgeting-tips-for-small-business-owners) — 30/06/2022 — Ojasvini — Business budgeting can help organisations make informed decisions about their own expenditures. This article will discuss budgeting and why budgeting is important for businesses. We will also share...
16. [Customer service: What do Australian consumers really think?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2819/how-consumers-feel-about-customer-services-in-australia) — 28/06/2022 — Laura Burgess — Small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) may not be able to compete with larger ones on price, scale, or speed, but they do have one potential secret weapon: customer service. But how much do consumers ...
17. [5 Top free membership management software](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2753/top-free-membership-management-software) — 09/06/2022 — Ojasvini — In this article, we have curated a list of the top five membership management software listed on Capterra Australia and their key features. The tools have over 20 user reviews and a minimum of 4.4/...
18. [Why is Google removing third party cookies?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2734/why-google-removing-third-party-cookies) — 31/05/2022 — Ojasvini — This article will focus on the ‘why’ behind Google’s decision to remove third party cookies. We will also discuss how this change could impact marketers and advertisers.
19. [The front line of customer service: We speak to employees](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2740/look-at-front-line-customer-service-in-australia) — 30/05/2022 — Laura Burgess — Customer service is a major part of any purchasing experience, whether that’s in store or online, pre-purchase or post-sale. For this article, we surveyed customer support employees to get their in...
20. [Systems for bars and restaurants: Optimise your digital business processes](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2721/system-for-bars-restaurants-optimise-digital-business) — 27/05/2022 — Ojasvini, Bruno Peláez — Systems for bars and restaurants might have been one of the key factors in helping businesses gain efficiency in management. In this article, we will look at some recent technology that can be used...
21. [Video job interview tips for employers and recruiters](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/1593/video-job-interview-tips-for-employers-recruiters) — 10/05/2022 — Anna Hammond, Ojasvini — This article was originally published on 06/23/2020.
22. [What is the future of corporate travel post-Covid?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2693/the-future-of-corporate-travel-post-covid-australia) — 02/05/2022 — Laura Burgess — As corporate travel is slowly starting to return globally, it seems that the pandemic has changed the travel industry forever. This article looks at how business travel is evolving and the role tec...
23. [What are carbon credits and how do they work?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2645/what-are-carbon-credits-and-how-they-work) — 19/04/2022 — Ojasvini — Carbon credits might be one of the many tools organisations can potentially use to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This article will discuss carbon credits in detail, why companies inve...
24. [Top 5 webinar platforms and their key features](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2630/top-webinar-platforms-and-key-features) — 13/04/2022 — Ojasvini — Webinars can help enable organisations to have direct contact with their audience. In addition, businesses can use webinars to not only reach a wider audience but also to enhance their brand value....
25. [Increasing workload is the most commonly reported cause of work-related stress](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/2637/symptoms-and-causes-of-work-related-stress-in-sme-employees) — 11/04/2022 — Laura Burgess — Work-related stress can have huge impacts on health and safety in the workplace. In this article, Capterra looks at the common symptoms and factors of stress for employees of small to medium-sized ...

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