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Melbourne-based SMEs looking to cut their electricity costs now have access to a new solution from CarbonetiX, which is designed to help businesses cut their consumption by up to 50 percent.

iiNet has announced its first range of mobile handsets and plans for small to medium businesses, including three Android mobile phones.

Rises in credit and debit card interchange fees will create income of $1.23 billion for banks this financial year and doesn’t reflect the level of service the providers deliver, leading independent EFTPOS provider Tyro to urge businesses to consider alternative options.

Kaeho.com.au is taking on its international competitors by allowing customers to order a range of clothes in different sizes to try on at home, before returning any items they don’t like for free.

Electricity bills are a major pain point for many local SMEs, so Dynamic Business has partnered with Make It Cheaper to survey how you manage your bills.

Business defaults hit their second highest rate in September for eight years, leading experts to warn SMEs to be on top of their accounts receivable as Christmas approaches and cashflow worsens.

Vodafone says a new system designed to deliver faster responses to customers regardless of how they contact the company will allow it to better meet changing customer service expectations.

Phoebe Netto blogs about the rising level of unprofessional communication and bad manners in business.

“It also seems that unprofessional communication is on the rise, and this means that those who are professional have an advantage over their competitors…”

For small and medium businesses, quality graphic design is a key component in attracting and approaching clients.

Local business owners are feeling pessimistic about seeing revenue rises during the upcoming Christmas season, as many express doubt the economy will improve any time soon.

Gina Lofaro blogs about making the most of marketing during the Christmas period.

“Don’t take it for granted that Christmas will be a quiet period for your business. Even if last year was deathly silent and your phones barely rang, that doesn’t mean this one will be the same…”

Aspiring start-up and small business owners are being invited to attend tomorrow’s Essential Young Entrepreneurs Growth event in Sydney, co-hosted by Telstra Business and the NSW department of Trade and Investment.

Edible Blooms founder and Telstra Business Award winner Kelly Baker-Jamieson knows how difficult it can be to start an online business, so she’s come up with ten tips to help those thinking about making the move into eCommerce.

Neil Tilly blogs about looking at innovation from a different perspective.

“The problem a lot of business owners face is that too many are looking for the game-changing, billion dollar idea that will propel their business to the same heights as Apple or Google. In 99 per cent of cases this simply isn’t possible.”

The operators of CatchOfTheDay, Scoopon and Groceryrun.com.au say they’re on track to double revenue this financial year, with strong sales growth recorded across all three businesses.

Anna Cairo looks at the five business benefits of blogging.

“Blogging is a long term strategy where getting traction takes time. However, the potential opportunities are worthwhile so it is essential that business consider it.”

Could we soon be living in a world where nobody carries cash? Visa boss Vilpin Kair explains the latest in contactless and online payment technology and how it affects businesses.

Optus has stepped into the internet TV fray, matching Telstra and Foxtel with the unveiling of its competitively priced IPTV service, Optus MeTV.

The major banks are becoming increasingly different in their approaches to the business banking market, according to recent customer satisfaction results.

Brad Callaughan looks at the methods a business owner has at their disposal for purchasing a car.

“Buying a new car under your business can be confusing. With so many options available, which one do you go with and what will be best for you?”