What is Business Byte?

Business Byte is a support scheme which provides small businesses with the knowledge to evaluate the benefits and potential of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) with free ICT consultancy and training for staff ensuring you get the most from your ICT.

The scheme is funded by the Learning and Skills Council and the European Social Fund and provides a valuable opportunity for small Norfolk-based businesses.

It offers individual hands-on specialist ICT consultancy at your place of work together with a range of short training workshops on business specific IT usage relevant to your business.

You don’t have to be based in the city to access the world and market your goods and services. ICT e-business and Broadband can provide much more than just fast internet access – for example, fast turnaround on sales, banking and marketing to new potential customers.

Keep up with the rapidly changing world of commercial ICT, its potential and reap the benefits for your business – your competitors will!

What Training Is On Offer?

Training workshops can include:

• Connection/Communication and Security.

Explore the options available. Broadband and related costs. Data protection, virus protection, anti pop-up and backup systems.

• Business Finances.

Accounting packages, accounts recording, analysis, management information, cash-flow, on-line banking, security issues and tax efficiency.

• Office Systems and Processes.

Choosing and using software, effective systems/process options, File organisation, Mail merge, databases, Shortcuts, hints and tips

• Business Marketing.

Website design, development, re-design and updating/maintenance, Email, On-line transactions, PowerPoint and Digital photography.

The Business Byte project has now completed and there are no places remaining. However, there may be further support available. Please contact Theresa Bailey for further information.

Theresa Bailey
Business Byte Project Co-ordinator
Wensum Lodge
169 King Street
Norwich
NR1 1QW
Tel: 01603 306578
Fax: 01603 665961
Email:theresa.bailey@norfolk.gov.uk