SMEs get website assistance.

Business Enterprise Centres Australia (BEC) has received $700,000 from the Australian Government's Small Business Online program to deliver the Winning Business Online project.

Minister for Small Business, Craig Emersen, said the program aimed to assist SMEs to successfully make the transition into the world of e-commerce and build profitable online businesses.

Mr Emerson said around 90 percent of Australian small businesses have access to the web, but only 31 percent of micro businesses and 53 percent of small businesses have a web presence.

"The Winning Business Online project is squarely aimed at those businesses who are yet to get online, or those who already have an online presence and want to grow and capitalise on market opportunities," Mr Emerson said.

The Winning Business Online project is designed to help SMEs take advantage of the free tools available online to build websites, boost site traffic and even incorporate social media such as Facebook and Twitter into their business strategies.

The project features a series of 10 training modules. Each has been specifically designed for small businesses. Subscribers can complete the course on demand at http://www.winningbusinessonline.com.au/ and tailor modules to suit their business and objectives.

The course can also be completed in person at a BEC across Australia. Queesnland SMEs have access to Bundaberg BEC, Birtinya-based  Sunshine Coast Enterprises, Caboolture-based Moreton Bay Regional BEC, Gulf-Savannah and Tablelands area's Gulf-Savannah Development Corporation, Ipswich area's BEC Ipswich Region, Rockhampton Enterprise Centre, Townsville and Thuringowa Central's North Queensland Small Business Development Centre and Brisbane suburb Wynnum's Contact First.

http://www.winningbusinessonline.com.au/

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