Why e-Business?
Electronic business, or Did you know… In 2007, nearly 15 million households in Great Britain (61 per cent) had Internet access. This is an increase of just over 1 million households (7 per cent) over the last year (Office of National Statistics). If you want to take the e-Business step log on to |
SECURITY ALERT Are you aware of the scam targeting B&Bs?
If you have received an email or telephone call from someone trying to book multiple guest rooms this may be ploy to access your bank details. Through providing valid details the scammer will book a short stay with the B&B to build your trust. However on a later date the scammer will make a large booking with an invalid card and when you have problems processing the details they will ask you for your bank account number so that they can transfer money directly into your account. |
“Eve’s Events”
Our new feature of up & coming events
Professional Services Networking
Wednesday 12th September
(12:00 – 15.00)
Venue:The Radisson SAS Hotel, Birmingham
Website Content Management using MODX
Tuesday 25th September
(9:30 – 13.00)
Venue: MI Building, IT Futures, University of Wolverhampton
Search Engine Optimisation
(SEO) Made Easy
Tuesday 25th September
(13:30 – 16.30)
Venue: MI Building, IT Futures, University of Wolverhampton
To book your complimentary place call Eve Gaut on 01902 518506
Visit our website for more details
Come and see us at…
Leisure Industry Week – 25th to 27th September, NEC, Birmingham
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Businesses who are facing financial difficulties as a direct result of the recent flooding can apply for up to £20,000 The West Midlands Flood Recovery Loan Fund has been launched by Advantage West Midlands, in partnership with Business Link West Midlands. The fund will assist the rapid recovery of businesses affected by the floods. Loans of up to £20,000 over two years are available to companies who have developed recovery plans but have been unable to get all of the finance they need from mainstream finance providers. A business advisor will visit affected premises and give advice and support on business recovery. |
For more information contact Business Link on
0845 113 1234 or log on to www.businesslink.gov.uk
Did you know you could be kept up to date with security alerts and advice through a WARP (Warning, Advice and Reporting Point)? A WARP is a small team of helpful technically minded people who work to provide solutions against the possibilities of electronic attacks and vulnerabilities over the Internet. For further information contact Tony Proctor – West Midlands Connects WARP Manager on 01902 518586
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