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The use of social media by Australian small businesses has risen by 50 percent this year, with many looking to boost the investment in their website, technology and marketing.

A world-class panel of media experts have been booked by Buerilla to review and critique small business media pitches, live at the Pitch to Media Panel event.

Small business managers from 10 countries around the world have testified how ISO standards are contributing to the success of their businesses, in a new ISO study entitled ‘10 good things for SMEs’.

The next free seminar in Optus’ cloud for SMBs roadshow kicks off in Sydney next Tuesday 19 July, with keynote speakers from Google, Optus and Red Balloon to deliver insights about connecting to the cloud.

In the third of the Driving Business Online case study series, Bob the Welder shows it’s possible for small businesses to sell large and industrial items online.

Creating an e-Marketing campaign is simple and painless, and if used responsibly and effectively it can launch your company towards growth and success.

Font. It’s everywhere you look. From number plates to road signs to newspapers to documents, font is part of everyday life. But did you know that the font you choose for your presentations, company logo or even a business card is subconsciously speaking volumes about you and your business?

Nanotek, the Australian-owner car cleaning franchise, has made history by becoming the first Australian mobile franchise to arrive in Russia.

Small business owners interested in self-managed super fund advice and profitable investment insights are being invited to attend a seminar run by leading financial commentator Peter Switzer and BT Chief Economist Chris Caton.

It’s the dilemma on many small and medium sized businesses minds – how do they make sense of the complex digital advertising landscape?

Each new fan of your business on Facebook will drive about 20 new visits to your website, according to a recent analysis by Experian companies Hitwise and Techlightenment.

Bislr has a 100-person trial open for small business owners and entrepreneurs to trial its new software, which allows anyone to set-up and run an online business. Join the trial and get a free website, template, domain and the software needed to run a successful online business.

Australia’s first training and mentoring school for entrepreneurs, CEOs and high-end executives has opened its doors in Sydney.

With online retail up 15 percent and $143 billion worth of orders received by Australian businesses in 2009/10, opportunities, insights and learning will be on the agenda at the 2011 Online Retailer Conference and Expo.

For most people, blogs are a small creative window read by family and friends. Dynamic Business profiles five women whose home hobby became big business. Up first: Polka Dot Bride

If most small businesses spent even half as much time, effort and resource into retaining their existing customers as they do to win over potential customers, their business would see a great difference in sales.

Borders, Angus and Robertson, Williams and now the 23 year old, Colorado chain all closing their doors – what is happening to retail in Australia? To survive today’s challenging economic conditions and successfully fight the onslaught of online shopping – bricks and mortar retailers need to re-invent the way they do business.

In the first of the Driving Business Online case study series, Ballina-based online hardware store Hardware2U reveals how an excess of stock at Christmas led to it becoming an online business.

A new online planning and management tool for small to medium businesses, BPlan Live, has been launched in time for the new financial year, in conjunction with a special offer.

Former Dynamic Business cover star Samantha Wills is making it big in the United States and is living between Sydney and New York. Jen Bishop caught up with her for this exclusive interview.