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After Workforce BluePrint was connected to the National Broadband Network in May 2012, we aimed to overcome the tyranny of distance imposed by being a regional South Australian business and win new customers across Australia and the globe.

We set out to harness the power of high-speed broadband to help us improve efficiencies, increase our reach and market ourselves more effectively.

Read more Small business: are you ready for the NBN?

Online shopping is now the norm for Australians, PwC/Frost & Sullivan statistics released today show.

The change is so great that PwC's John Riccio says traditional retailers may need to consider "converting under-performing stores into fulfilment centres for online channels."

Leading logistics company Schenker Australia says fast broadband through the NBN will be a key factor in ensuring efficient supply chains, with the result of cutting the cost of delivery of goods to consumers.

Read more Record levels of online shopping in Australia

In 2012, the question is no longer: "Will high-speed broadband benefit my business?" - it's "how should I adapt my business to take advantage of the opportunities high speed broadband presents?

If you're interested in finding out more about how your small business can take advantage of the NBN, join NBN Co tomorrow in an online panel hosted by Business Enterprise Centres (BEC) Australia focused on getting micro and small businesses ready for NBN.

We'll be joined by speakers from Telstra, Netregistry and Sensis for a live chat at 5.30PM EST. Hit the link to find out more!

Read more The digital economy: is your small business ready?

When Tony Clark and Rory McGregor started their company in Adelaide, they had no idea they'd be receiving an Academy Award for their work.

A few crazy ideas and some very fast broadband later, these two found themselves on the world stage, in demand by Hollywood's biggest names.

Read more Broadband tech wins Australian company an Academy Award

The NBN Co Truck team spent Australia Day in beautiful Tasmania where we're still on the road demonstrating the National Broadband Network.

Read more Aboard the NBN Co Truck for Australia Day