This section of the E-business Support Directory identifies specific technologies that can be implemented to support small businesses including mobile and wireless technology.
The National B2B Centre has a wealth of experience that is available to help you identify and work with open source applications in your business. The vast majority of open source software is entirely free. You don't have to pay for the software and can simply download it from the internet and is available for most licensed small business software and we can help you implement the appropriate solution.
Advice is also provided on mobile and wireless solutions open up a whole new way of doing business and we can help you find the right mobile solution for your business.
Provides a full range of support to businesses. Offers consultation, tools and a range of informative resources to assist businesses adopting e-business technologies including website development, e-commerce and e-marketing.
Educates and assists SMEs in all aspects of Open Source software offering a complete range of services from an introduction to open source software to helping clients develop their own bespoke and niche solutions. Provides a Centre of Excellence in open source software which can assist businesses adopt Open Source solutions to develop website development, e-business, VOIP and other technologies.
Offers consultancy, training and development in a range of tools and techniques to support business functions including HR, customer relationship management, marketing and project management.
The Business IT Guide (the Guide) is an online tool designed to help smaller businesses in using ICT to improve efficiency and productivity. Guides are available for various technologies including online collaboration; data security; networking and infrastructure; and hardware/software advice.
Provides technical support and training in mobile technologies and access to the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Centre at the University of Wolverhampton. WMMW provides access to the latest monitoring and sensor equipment. It also supports development and innovation in mobile and wireless applications for different business sectors.
Provides advice and guidelines on how various technologies can support e-business adoption.
The website, operated by Business Insight at Birmingham Central Library, offers a range of information and fact sheets to support businesses in general, with specific support offered in the area of ICT and e-commerce.
Access to on-line information and one-to-one access to specialist business advisers. The help offered covers all aspects of business including IT networks and information sytems. Support is aimed at young entrepreneurs aged 16-30.
Provides business support in the form of seminars, workshops, industry briefings and networking opportunities and focuses on key business topics such e-commerce and information technology alongside generic business subjects such as marketing, finance, sales, legislation.