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How do the most efficient people overcome challenges like procrastination, deferring the small tasks, overcoming tedious work that needs just to…

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With so much changing within a COVID filled world, its no surprise the market had taken a beating, pushing the model…

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With many workplaces starting to resume a new normal, now is the time for business leaders to focus on boosting the…

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There is always massive interest in digital marketing trends and innovation in marketing as we get closer to a new year….

Are you feeling a little fatigued or out of focus? Below, you’ll find 10 habits to become a focused worker to…

We’re celebrating 10 years of Instagram! – so we thought we would take a look back at our beloved apps’ evolution…

What apps are we obsessing over this month? From keeping organised to mastering Instagram Insights to stress-busting Goo – see our…

A successful e-newsletter requires a shift in thinking. Don’t just tell your audience about your latest product and add in some…

With October being Mental Health Month, its an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness and discuss mental health in the workplace. Encouraging…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed by everything happening in 2020, be reassured you are not alone with so many of…

Many of us working folk are always on the hunt for the latest in how-to maximise productivity in our workdays. It’s…

What do the best of the best entrepreneurs practice in their daily routine to help them to stay a cut above…

Influencer marketing has grown from strength to strength over the last few years and 2020 is no exception, while the landscape…

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Now more than ever, artificial intelligence is becoming more accessible, making it a valuable tool for any business. Below is a…

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Over the last 8 weeks, the team at Out In The Clouds have been immersed and competing in weekly COVID Zoom…

Increasing online sales is undoubtedly a central goal for most businesses. Whether you run a small business or are self-employed, boosting…

The demand for audio content has exploded in the last couple of years, and with that, we have seen countless personalities…

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In the not so distant future, Virtual reality (VR) technology will take over from the traditional meeting room conferencing systems.The experience…

Every business needs a solid plan. A great campaign strategy will not only reinforce your brand positioning; it will improve how…

COVID-19 has strongly affected the norms of business across every industry. As companies continue to open, business leaders must rethink the…

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We know that when employees are healthy both mentally and physically, they are more motivated to achieve common goals. Taking care…

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From the moment you wake up to the moment you go back to sleep, technology is everywhere. With technology continuously changing…

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Instagram Reels is here. Essentially its Instagram’s challenger to Tiktok. Instagram Reels allows you to create short-form, edited videos with audio…

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There are times within a business’s life where it may hit creative resistance, or staff can seem disengaged, or your customer…

With the social media landscape evolving continually, there’s always something new to learn. If you own a business or are the…

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We all know local business is essential for our economy. Your local businesses are the ones who generate jobs and strengthen…

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In 2020, your digital strategy can make or break your business. Why? As younger generations enter the workforce they have the…

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We know that maintaining multiple social media platforms can be overwhelming for many small businesses, but the reality is in 2020,…

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Are you looking for simple ways to recognise staff working from remote locations that actually work? When deciding how to reward…

“Often when you have a business or product and you’re not quite at the point you want to be, you can…

Do you regularly think to yourself, “I’m ‘on’ all the time, I just need to switch off!” Your beloved phone continually…

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It’s always complicated to make predictions, especially about the future, yet, when it comes to how we work; the transformations tend…

The strategic use of marketing channels affects how your products and services are presented to your consumers. To build a solid…

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As thrilling as it is to start your own business, the reality can be a rude-awakening, and there are moments where…

Workforces across Australia are currently preparing to slowly make the transition back into the workplace. Although it remains unknown what working…

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Everyone is feeling the financial squeeze of the coronavirus crisis and given there is substantial talk of an economic downturn and…

With all kinds of businesses creatively learning to adapt within the coronavirus pandemic, we asked our OITC Founders to share the…

As so many of us become accustomed to working from home, it’s important that we all know how to minimise distractions…

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While the pandemic is shaking up business and consumer behaviour on a huge scale, as a business you may be asking…

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As supply reduces and demand increases, the cost of social media advertising is falling! Should you take advantage and invest in…

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Are you searching for solutions that will allow you to continue to thrive in the new business landscape? Right now we…

If you’re an employer you are likely to have a million thoughts running through your mind. Along with keeping up with…

For most of us, we are transitioning the bulk of our work from the office to home. Here are a few…

As more and more employers begin to enforce a work-from-home policy, including many of our friends within our OITC community, we…

As a business owner, we know you’re continually looking for innovative ways to get your company’s brand on the radar of…

As I approached the end of another crazed, success-filled year, I noticed there was a huge shift happening in the business…

Do you ever feel fatigued in your role but don’t have the time to study outside of work? Here at OITC,…

Technology allows businesses to speed up production processes. Using them can help to look at how staff are spending their time within the workplace and introduce methods to make your operations more efficient.

If you haven’t prepared financially for a new business, you may find yourself in financial trouble quickly. Being prepared financially is essential to the long-term success and growth of your business.

How is it already February! Workplace New Year Resolutions are an excellent concept and a great way get employees to stay focused on what you really want to achieve as a group for the new year, but usually, we try to make too many changes all at once and end up giving up on most, if not all. Our lightbulb moment came when we realised its easier to integrate small, simple wellbeing goals into everyone’s workday, and building on them with more involved commitments, once the easy ones become routine.

Try Implementing these strategies to help create balance in your every day and allow time and space for reflection, that will boost productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

No one knows you better than your clients. They know what it’s like to interact with you, your business, they have employed your service and/or have handled your product, so why not then leverage their positive feedback to produce new business? After all, customers trust each other more than they trust your brand.

If you think that creating a great blog is simple, you’re mistaken. Think about how many times you start and stop reading content online. The below advice is fundamental to creating an engaging and successful blog while serving to improve your reader’s experience, build a faithful audience, and establish your brand in the content world.

It is without a doubt that the most important asset of any business is your people. That is why here at OITC it is extremely important for us to understand our people’s needs to keep them healthy, and as stress-free as possible.

As the Digital Marketing universe continues to move and evolve, it’s important to know where marketing trends are headed. Below are some of the most valuable trends that we at OITC believe you need to know right now to stay ahead of the game.

Here are some of our secret tools to help you improve and get the most out of your website.

Making the most of your time in a day is so important for ensuring there’s still time left for the fun things in life! Try out these tips if you’re struggling to be productive and see how it changes your everyday.

Make your mornings fun. Try to avoid checking your phone and emails as soon as you wake up. Get the most out of your mornings by playing music, going for a run or a brisk walk, head to yoga class, or make a breakfast date with yourself, or with a friend or colleague.

Are you wondering what place AI will have in Digital Marketing in 2020 and beyond? (and no, we’re not referring to the kind you see in Sci-fi films) Now more than ever, artificial intelligence is becoming more accessible making it a valuable tool for any business.

Great social media content and brand engagement come from telling a story and inviting customers to be part of that story. Trust us when we say, your audience wants to know everything! The good, the bad, the successes and the failures.

Here at OITC, we are working hard to build a successful and profitable business, which has at times meant working long hours, eating at our desk and sacrificing our wellbeing. As business leaders, we knew from the beginning of OITC that we needed to find and put in place simple ways to encourage staff at any level to recognise the symptoms of ‘burning-out’.

Where is the line between automating for efficiency and automating to the point of inhuman business practice? A total lack of human to human communication ultimately leads to a lack of real empathy.

How to make that jump from a corporate job to running your own business; including financially, mentally and strategically preparing.

Technology is the foundation of most businesses today.

The market is flooded with CRM options that claim to be the answer to all of your problems. Choosing the right…

Video continues to grow as the medium of choice for communication because of the ability to have a more meaningful conversation…

After coming across many businesses and over hearing many conversations where people are discussing how they are sick of engaging SEO…

SEO, or search engine optimisation, is how people find your website on the internet. Since most people search for things by…

Cyber-attacks are crippling and according to Cyber Insurance Australia, these attacks take an average of 23 days to resolve and cost…

Telephony solutions are evolving every day, which makes keeping up to date even harder. Mobility, scalability and cost are all hot…

When it comes to storing your data, you have a few options. Portable hard drives and in-house shared servers are outdated….

Your website says a lot about your company. Research shows that as many as 80% of potential customers research a company…

Cloud vs. On Premise (Telephony, Storage, Software, etc) Many companies are moving their businesses to the cloud, and it’s not hard…

If your business is still dealing with the woes of an on premise email server, you could be falling behind on…

Do you have more Gmail accounts than browsers and virtual machines you want to keep running? You don’t have to log in and…

Total cost of ownership is something that can be overlooked in many businesses, especially those with little IT or procurement experience….

Companies are shifting more and more of their marketing budget to User Experience as they realise the impact it is having…

 When Google launched Inbox, its more experimental next-gen email client for Gmail, one of its flagship features was Smart Reply. With Smart Reply,…