Digital Birmingham is a Birmingham City Council initiative and part of a city wide strategic partnership of more than 30 public, private and voluntary organisations
If not, you need to be
Today, the Internet allows individuals, businesses and communities to collaborate with people across town or half way around the world. As a result of the Internet, people can buy and sell things, learn, and communicate with others.
Over the past year, some of the UK's biggest cities have entered a new era of digital connectivity. London, Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham - amongst others - have all embraced Wireless Broadband (Wi-Fi) technology in joining in BT's Wireless Cities programme.
Wi-Fi coverage across city centres will transform the way business people work, talk and play. Out of the office no longer means out of touch, as Wireless Broadband allows you to experience the benefits of your high-speed broadband connection whilst away from your desk.
The following pages link you to all the resources you will need to give your business an effective online presence.
Sites to help you become an e-business
Business Link has a very friendly interface that you will find very useful in making your business a true e-business. Try their interactive tool to examine your IT sytems. Lots on planning for e-commerce. 
This is a must go to site. If you were uncertain about becoming an e-business spend some time on this site. It will give you information on marketing, collaborative working,supply chain solutions and lots more. 
Keep in touch with the latst e-business news at the New Business website. Here you will find a variety of articles from accountancy to travel. 
Digital Birmingham has produced a definitive Broadband Guide. An important area, where you will get an up-to-date picture on what is broadband and what it can offer you. Sites for advice and support
Market Maker is managed by Birmingham City University's Technology Innovation Centre (tic). tic uniquely combines technology-based education and training with a dedicated Business Solutions Practice. 
Aston Business Park is a leading IT centre. Set up a base here and you will be in the centre of innovation in the technological society. 
Business incubation provide SMEs and start-ups with the ideal location to develop and grow their businesses, offering everything from virtual support, rent-a-desk through to state of the art laboratories and everything in between. 
Best for Business. Lots of support in this area for all aspects of business. However for you there are two important links. Firstly on creating your own business website and then on making sure that it is legal.
