It’s not online vs. offline, it’s about convergence

9 February 2012

This is a guest blog by Sassoon Grigorian, Head of Government Relations for eBay
The new retail world is convergence.

The Productivity Commission report into the Economic Structure and Performance of the Australian Retail Industry released in December is not about winners and losers; it is not about retail vs. online; nor is it about commerce vs. e-commerce; it’s about the new retail paradigm. (more...)

5 legal considerations for starting an online business

17 January 2012

This ia a guest blog by Craig Pryor, Principal at Warren McKeon Dickson Lawyers.  (more...)

From regional fashion store to leading online retailer: New case study for digitalbusiness.gov.au

13 December 2011

So when the farmer finds his wife in the city and takes her back to his farm in regional NSW, what does she do? Well she launches one of Australia’s leading online fashion stores of course!
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Digital relationships - reaching your customer online

6 December 2011

When people are first exploring the possibility of taking their business online they often ask if providing information or selling through websites will prevent them from getting to know their customers.

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Be strategic about being social

30 November 2011

Social media is a powerful tool, helping level the playing field between big and small businesses. Everyone can set up a social media presence, but the businesses that stand out will be the ones that use it best.

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More Australians shopping online: the latest figures from the ACMA

25 November 2011

This is a guest post by Joseph Di Gregorio at the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) latest research report, E-commerce marketplace in Australia: online shopping, is our first look at the developing online shopping market from both a supplier and user perspective. The report reveals insightful findings and developments, and helps consumers and businesses see how e-commerce may develop over time. (more...)

Driving Business Online four months on

21 November 2011

You may have heard about a major industry initiative to help small businesses go online called Driving Business Online (possibly even in this blog article explaining the initiative by my colleague, Natalie). (more...)

ABS: Latest statistics on businesses online

11 October 2011

The latest ABS survey of business use of information technology reveals that many Australian businesses are still not online in, and those that aren’t are missing out. (more...)

4 DIY tips for small business website performance improvements

4 October 2011

This is a guest post by Rhys Moult, eBusiness Strategic Advisor, City of Salisbury and Salisbury BEC. (more...)

The right mix: Mark Gray on social media, website and online marketplaces

29 September 2011

In this interview Mark Gray, Australia and Asia Pacific Managing Director for ChannelAdvisor, speaks with Nick from DBCDE about using multiple online channels to sell your products. ChannelAdvisor is a software-as-a-solution provider focusing on providing information about online retail. (more...)