Successful SEO - May 2009

After popular demand this full day event was designed to help small businesses improve their rankings in search engines. Held at the famous Alton Towers Resort, in Staffordshire, the event was attended by over 75 delegates.

Google @ Work - February 2009

Over 70 businesses gathered at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal to learn how Google's business tools can help make their businesses more efficient.

Internet Marketing on a Shoestring - January 2009

This seminar was run in partnership with Destination Worcestershire and was held at the prestigious Lygon Arms in Worcestershire. Over 65 delegates attended the full day to learn about the marketing potential of the internet.

Marketing Ideas for Under 1 pound - January 2009

Businesses from across the region were invited to a special event to explore marketing ideas on limited budgets. Over 80 delegates came along to listen to Geoff Ramm - a renowned marketing speaker - in the beautiful settings of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

Websites & SEO Made Easy - Held throughout the year

A series of two-part interactive workshops designed to help small businesses with website development and its search engine positioning.

Internet Marketing on a Shoestring - November 2008

The ever popular Internet Marketing seminar was taken across the region to give as many small businesses the opportunity to attend. The November seminar was held in Worcester.

e-Commerce & CRM Workshops - Held throughout the year

A series of two-part interactive workshops introducing small businesses to the world of e-Commerce and customer relationship management software.

Internet Marketing on a Shoestring - September 2008

Following the success of our June seminar in Coventry this was the second in a series of internet marketing workshops to be held across the region. Held at the beautiful surrondings of Hoar Cross Hall, in Staffordshire, the event was attended by over 85 delegates.

IT Futures - Open for Business - July 2008

An Open Day held for small businesses across the region to inform them of the IT support available to them at the Centre. Short presentations were given on all the IT consultancy projects at IT Futures.

Internet Marketing on a Shoestring - June 2008

Local businesses were invited to a special event to help them harness the marketing potential of the Internet. Over 70 delegates from the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries listened to guest speaker Susan Hallam, from Hallam Communications, in the luxurious settings of Coombe Abbey Hotel in Coventry.

Switch on to the Power of IT - March 2008

Small business owners were urged to switch on to the power of IT while attending a seminar at Weston Park in Shropshire. Organised in partnership with Business Link West Midlands this event covered the ICT revolution, e-Commerce, Mobile & Wireless technologies and On-line Security.

e-Commerce: eBay, Paypal and Online Security - February 2008

A series of regional training events were held for businesses looking for advice and tips with online business and security. This roadshow of e-Commerce events covered Staffordshire, Stoke and Coventry & Warwickshire.

Reshaping our Tourism industry: the power of IT - November 2007

This high profile IT awareness event was organised in conjunction with Tourism West Midlands. Over 45 delegates attended this session to see how they can use IT to support the growth of their businesses.

Professional Services Networking - August/September 2007

Accountants, Solicitors and Business Advisors from across the region were invited to special networking events organised by e-Business Adoption in partnership with UKita. These events aimed to increase the awareness of IT support on offer to local businesses.

Plug into Tourism with IT Futures - October 2007

Local tourism businesses were invited to the prestigious Weston Park in Staffordshire for an IT awareness day. Kevin Parr from Parr Marketing facilitated the event which featured Mobile Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation, Online trading demonstrations and Guest Speaker John Donnelly.

Photoshop Training - October 2007

A series of training sessions were held for small businesses to learn how they can use the graphics editor Photoshop to edit images.

Online Business & Security seminar - July 2007

A half day seminar for tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses was organised to increase awareness of the world of online business. Topics covered by the IT Futures team included: Electonic payments, e-Commerec, Mobile & Wireless, Phone technologies and Online Security. Ian Binks from BT was invited as guest speaker.

e-Tourism training - July 2007

Tourism businesses in Coventry & Warwickshire were invited to a training day to learn the basics of taking their businesse online. Leigh Hunt from Warwickshire County Council was invited as guest speaker.