Technology is transforming the way people do business. Better broadband and mobile connectivity, as well as improvements to mobile phones, tablets and laptops have made it easier than ever for people to launch their own businesses, and right across the North West we are seeing people start to take the plunge.
To make the most of the opportunities improvements in tech and connectivity offer, new and growing businesses need be equipped with the right digital skills to sow the seeds for success and reap the benefits of these changes.
The North West is home to some of the largest, best-known, and most successful businesses in the country and we want to see other newer organisations thrive and flourish in the same way, which will bring benefits, jobs and growth to the area.
Digital skills are fundamental to the success of modern businesses. And when I speak to small businesses here, one of the things people tell me the most is how important they think it is to stay up-to-date with new technology and to develop skills to support their businesses.
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