Small and medium-sized businesses have seen a growth in online sales, according to data released by ecommerce specialist Actinic.

The figures show that online revenue for SMEs increased 18% in the three months to 30 September 2010 when compared to the same time period last year.

"These growth figures indicate that online sellers in the SME sector are faring well against poor high street sales," said Nick Kington, managing director at Actinic.

"With consumer confidence decreasing in September as reported by the Nationwide Building Society it is very encouraging to see e-tailers are still reporting double digit year on year growth."