Microsoft is here to help businesses in the Northwest by providing IT solutions that can help overcome major business challenges, such as; profitability, competition, and finding and keeping customers. This site is designed to direct you to not only Microsoft resources and products that can help you, but also to local Northwest resources that can provide IT advice and support, as well as advisory bodies who provide general business support.

Small Business Centre

The Microsoft Small Business Centre is dedicated to providing advice and resources to help small businesses succeed. Listed below is a selection of resources you’ll find on this site, including free software trials, case studies, and training videos. Take a few minutes to explore what’s available – it’ll be time well spent.

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Do you have a technology-related business question you need some help with? Our panel of experts can offer advice and suggestions – recent questions have included:

Similarly, if you have resolved a business problem though using new technologies please let us know about it. We can’t solve support issues but we can point you in the right direction.

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Customer case studies

Read about how small businesses are using Microsoft technology to drive their businesses forward.

Barnsley-based food manufacturer, Anthony Alan Foods, for example, is the UK’s leading supplier of low fat cakes and pastries and needed to improve their connectivity between applications to cope with high transaction numbers.

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Attending or exhibiting events is a great way to meet new people – whether they’re potential customers or business partners. Keep an eye on your local press and trade publications, or search for events near you with Business Scene.

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