business.connected

A training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules, designed to help businesses kickstart digital change and adopt new technology.

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Attend practical workshops and webinars

Join workshops and Lunch and Learn sessions led by digital experts who will unpack key topics and help you kickstart digital change.

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Watch bitesize e-learning videos

Get specialist, solution-based training on how to get the most out of collaboration, online trading, security tools and more.

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Connect with a business.connected adviser

Take advantage of a free consultation with a digital adviser. Receive personalised guidance on online security and other digital ideas to take your business forward.

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Explore bonus resources

Get inspiration from our digital-focused articles and videos. Covering everything from online marketing to cyber security, these resources can be the catalyst for you to start innovating within your business.

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business.connected partners

Small businesses that are still to adopt technology can access a bootcamp series covering topics including developing a website, creating a marketing strategy and producing social media content.

Dropbox will play an important role in business.connected by sharing its knowledge and experience in digital tools, AI and remote working and collaboration.

Constant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business to get the attention it deserves, and has joined business.connected to share its extensive marketing expertise.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

After a successful 12-month programme that helped over 100,000 business owners improve their digital skills and adopt new technology, Vodafone and Enterprise Nation are making another three-year commitment to this community, aiming to support 800,000 founders during that time.

Together, they will do this by increasing the support they provide via online learning, workshops and webinars, all of which will be delivered by a dedicated team.

JPMorgan Chase is supporting the business.connected programme to build on the existing resources available and deliver support for marginalised businesses in London and the South East.

Dropbox will play an important role in business.connected until March 2024 by sharing its knowledge and experience in digital tools, AI and remote working and collaboration.

Constant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or non-profit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined business.connected to share its extensive marketing expertise.

The initial 12-month free training programme has been extended for a further three years to help business owners boost their digital skills, adopt the best technology and stay safe online.

The next stage of the programme will include the following:

Digital workshops: Sign up for workshops and events run by our business.connected advisers.
Webinars: Fortnightly online sessions hosted by our subject experts will unpack key digital topics.
E-learning courses: New e-learning modules to boost digital skills, including specialist solution-based training across collaboration, e-commerce, managing cyber security and more.
Offers: Access exclusive Vodafone offers through the campaign over the next three years.

V-Hub advisers are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm to discuss a range of digital topics, including digital skills, digital security and remote working.

Here are the specific topics they can advise on:

Digital skills: Building a digital presence, creating a website, tracking, getting your products online, SEO (search engine optimisation) and social media advertising.
Digital security: Common security threats, security for multiple devices, and protecting company data when employees are working remotely.
Remote working: Productivity when working from home, and online collaboration tools for your team.

Other business.connected benefits

Attend practical workshops and webinars

Watch bitesize e-learning videos

Connect with a business.connected adviser

Explore bonus resources

business.connected partners

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why have Enterprise Nation and Vodafone Business extended the programme?

What types of businesses can sign up?

Why has JPMorgan Chase joined the programme?

Why has Dropbox joined the programme?

Why has Constant Contact joined the programme?

When does training begin? How long does it go on for?

What does the free consultation with a V-Hub adviser involve?