Will Conroy’s website convince businesses of NBN benefits?

Just a few weeks ago Australian communications minister Stephen Conroy launched a website designed to provide businesses of the benefits of the NBN, but some believe that the site needs to be advertised more.

The Australian government is adamant that the National Broadband Network will provide huge benefits to consumers, businesses, and the Australian economy as a whole. Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, has been trying to convince the nation about the benefits that the NBN will bring, and has now launched a website that is aimed at doing this.

The website features a range of tools to help businesses to go online as part of the government’s campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of the NBN. The website is aimed at providing information about the benefits of the NBN as well as providing tools and resources for businesses.

However, an official from the Council of Small Businesses of Australia said that whilst the website could prove useful to businesses its launch in December was badly timed. He also said that there needed to be raised awareness about the website in order to enable businesses to make the most out of it.

After the launch of the site Stephen Conroy said that it would provide “practical guidance for small businesses and community organisations to establish and enhance an online presence so they can expand their customer base and increase productivity”. He also said: “The community has demonstrated its enthusiasm for the NBN, with 84% of people signing up to have fibre connected to their home and I’m pleased to be launching this new website from Willunga. The rollout of the National Broadband Network will also deliver every home and business with affordable high speed broadband and it’s crucial for people to have the skills to take advantage of it.”

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Source – Smart Company