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99designs, new entrant to the Australian crowdsourcing market and Dynamic Business October cover star, has today announced the establishment of a $99,999 fund for design students to celebrate its 99,999th Design Contest.

eBay has addressed a growing local trend to browse and buy fashion goods online by launching a new online store today, which will give consumers 24/7 access to new in-season and sale clothing, shoes and accessories from Australian and international fashion brands.

American Express has partnered with Servcorp to give its Business Charge Cardmembers access to office facilities nationally as well as a network of premier office locations around the world.

Business conditions recovered slightly last month, according to the NAB’s monthly business survey, as many organisations begin to benefit from rising sales, the lower dollar and potential interest rate cuts.

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Maria Pantalone blogs about improving communication in the workplace.

“Do you find that when you’re tired your communication with those around you isn’t as good as it normally would be?”

Australia Post has announced a raft of updates to its services, as it attempts to keep pace with the impact the sharp rise in online shopping is having on the number of parcels sent around the country.

Apple has revealed iPhone 4S orders have topped one million in just 24 hours, far surpassing its previous single day pre-order record of 600,000 held by the iPhone 4.

Anna Cairo blogs about protecting your privacy on social media.

“Before you tweet, share or like, think seriously about how much data you want to share because once online, the information is no longer private.”

Four fifths of local SMEs still don’t have a formal digital business strategy, according to a new Sensis report, which means many are missing out on a raft of opportunities presented by online-savvy customers.

The Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) has kicked off a campaign calling the Federal Government to cancel the carbon tax, due to concern over how the tax will impact the already struggling retail and wholesale sector.

Facebook has finally launched its iPad app, which developers say delivers the full Facebook experience to right to users’ fingertips.

Bunnings Warehouse has taken out the top award at the inaugural International Customer Service Professionals (ISCP), thanks to its delivery on a range of customer service fronts.

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Sonia Cuff looks at protecting yourself from gadget theft.

“The downside to tablets and smartphones is they don’t stay within the secure confines of your office, which means they can be left at another location by mistake or even stolen.”

Charles Pludthura blogs about the importance of getting your eCommerce system right.

“Australian customers in 2011 expect to be provided with consistent information no matter how they may deal with a business. Pricing, order status, inventory availability, account status, product information, payment options and shipping options are expected to be the same across all channels.”

A new, national not-for-profit (NFP) body has been established to represent SMEs around the country, promising to deliver group buying facilities, professional advice and networking opportunities to its members.

A rise in consumer demand to know the footprint behind products has seen Melbourne’s Moral Fairground fair-trade event achieve phenomenal growth, with organisers expecting some 75,000 visitors this year.

Optus has announced it will launch the iPhone 4S locally this Friday, offering Apple’s latest smartphone for free on plans starting at $79 per month.