Web-Based Software Company Attracts Attention Domestically and Internationally RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smart Online, Inc. (OTC:SOLNOTC:www.smartonline.com) (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLN, http://www.smartonline.com/) , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications for the small business market, successfully accomplished the launch of its OneBiz 1.1 on July 24, 2009 and has attracted international customer interest in such countries as Canada, India, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. The OneBiz web-based business management system is designed for small business owners to operate and grow their businesses. New OneBiz 1.1 features include simple and secure accounting tools, calendar and contact management applications, sales and customer response management tools and centralized human resources functions. These integrated tools enable the business owner to focus on growth as opposed to focusing on non-revenue generating administrative functions - especially important in these tough economic times. "With the release of OneBiz 1.1, small businesses now have the means to complete key business functions wherever they have access to an internet connection," said CJ Meese, Smart Online's CEO and President. "Our goal is to provide users with effective business tools supported by current technology, and our dramatically advanced software makes it easy to enhance usability. OneBiz will continue to evolve over the next four months with innovative tools such as storage, large file transfer, email marketing and a suite of support tools developed specifically for the small business market." About Smart Online Smart Online, Inc. (OTC:SOLN) (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLN) is a Research Triangle Park, NC-based software developer of OneBiz, a suite of best of breed applications for SOHO and small businesses to streamline business processes, reduce operating costs, and improve internal controls. Delivered securely via the Web, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications let small businesses more efficiently start, manage and grow their businesses. To learn more, please visit http://www.smartonline.com/ and http://www.onebiz.com/. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are "forward-looking statements" are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of many factors, including, but not limited to, delays in development schedules, changes in market conditions, product announcements by other companies, the potential impact of current litigation or any future litigation, customer perception of the value of Smart Online's enhanced products, Smart Online's dependence on corporate partners to market its products, and its ability to effectively manage expenses. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Smart Online's business, please refer to the Risk Factors section of Smart Online's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained on the web sites of both the Company and the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Smart Online on the date hereof. Smart Online undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement or to conform the statement to actual results or changes in Smart Online's expectations. Smart Online, the Smart Online logo and OneBiz are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Smart Online Inc. in the United States. Other marks belong to their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Smart Online, Inc. CONTACT: Matthew Caiola of 5W Public Relations, for Smart Online, +1-212-584-4270, Web Site: http://www.smartonline.com/

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