Ok it's been some time now since we last revamped the site and it seems to be that time a gain where we need to revisit how the site is designed and laid out.
What I'm looking for is your feedback on how we can improve the site in order to;
Make the site easier / simpler to use
Encourage more /full use of the site
Attract more members
Encourage Referrals and active networking
Any comments no matter how small are welcome, please help me to grow this site and make it a successful business 2 business networking resource that helps you do more business.
We want to keep the site completely free and your help building membership and active participation is a small way that you can give something back whilst developing your network.
You may also want to attend teh west midlands trade show in Birmingham next thursday it's free fro visitors to attend and offers a range of netorking, speakers and exhibitors.
Not sure yet, really just trying to gauge people's interest at the minute, probably sometime in Early September, the where will be determined by numbers.
I'd welcome suggestions on location and event format from anyone interested in attending
Should be a good event with over 100 people registered to attend and 15 busines exhibiting. Business 4 Brunch is also the main event sponsor for this event
In a former life I ran a successful IT training company based in Manchester. I'm now getting back into the training business and need some help. The business I am getting involved in will be delivering business skills and management training and I ned contact with Trainers who you know deliver top notch training.
Please provide your recommendations here, you could even invite them to join b4b and contact me directly if they're interested in doing some contracting work
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I started developing websites in 2000 when I set up my first business and have had exposure to a wide range of web technologies including; PHP, MySql, ASP, JavaScript, CSS and xhtml.
I?m looking for contracting opportunities anywhere in the world where I can add value to an already existing team or even build a team using the management skills I have gained through running my own businesses.
Soft Skills / Business Skills:
Adaptability; Directing Work through others; Personal Drive; Business Acumen; Leadership and Management; Strategic Thinking
My Specialities:
CSS
Xhtml
PHP
MySql
website optimization
Dreamweaver MX 2004
FTP (Smart, Wise)
Content management Systems
My Last 3 Professionally Held Roles (most recent first)
Professional Title:
Business Consultant
Business Name:
Small Business Support
Business Type:
Internet
Years From and to...:
2005 to 2007
Company Size:
1 - 10 employees
Role Description:
My role at Small Business Support involves building, designing, developing and maintaining the company’s websites as well as client websites.
I mainly use CSS and xhtml to design the sites to W3C standards and have been exposed to and implemented SEO techniques to make sites more organically Search Engine Friendly achieving some good results.
I also develop Content management Systems and E-commerce platforms using open source (PHP & MySql) which are developed to provide seamless integration of add on modules and components such as payment gateways, directories, community development etc
Professional Title:
Commercial Director
Business Name:
Skill Development Ltd
Business Size:
11 - 50 employees
Role Description:
Skill Development established in November 2003 and is a Microsoft certified provider of IT Training covering desktop applications (MS Office) through IT Technical (MCSE) and Developer courses (MCAD). Skill Development currently has operations in Manchester (HO), London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
My responsibilities included development of all business strategy, recruitment, training and development, sales targets and budgets and the effective day to day management of Sales Managers, Sales People, Resourcers, Credit controllers and associate trainers across 5 UK locations
