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The Austechnova blog: practical advice for busy business owners
IT and marketing tips for busy business owners: practical, jargon-free advice on getting found online, making the most of your technology, and keeping it all secure.
How much does a website cost in Sydney? A 2026 guide for small businesses
What a small business website really costs in Sydney in 2026, with real prices, the ongoing costs that rarely make the first quote, and how to compare quotes properly.
Microsoft 365 security basics: a checklist for Australian small businesses
The Microsoft 365 security settings we check first for Australian small businesses: MFA for everyone, security defaults, separate admin accounts, email protection, device management and backup.
The Essential Eight in your IT services: what it should mean in 2026
Every IT provider says it follows the Essential Eight. Here's what that should look like in your managed IT services, which maturity level to aim for, and what ASD's move to the new Essentials series means in 2026.
Digital marketing for Australian small businesses: where to start in 2026
A practical, budget-conscious plan for getting more enquiries online, in the order that makes the biggest difference.
SEO in 2026: what’s changed, and what still works
AI Overviews, AI Mode and zero-click searches have changed the game. What's different, what still works, and how small businesses should adapt.
What is llms.txt, and does your business need one?
What the llms.txt file is, what Google has said about it, how AI agents use it, and whether it's worth adding to your website.
AEO and GEO explained: how to get your business into AI answers
What Answer Engine Optimisation and Generative Engine Optimisation mean, why they matter now, and the practical steps that get your business recommended by AI.
Why local managed IT support matters for Sydney businesses
Faster help, people who can turn up on site, and security know-how aligned to Australian standards. Why local managed IT makes a difference.
What does managed IT support actually cost in Australia?
What managed IT support really costs in Australia in 2026: typical per-user prices, what should be included, the extras that sit outside the monthly fee and how to compare quotes.
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