About the conference

There has been a lot of interest in the smaller business in recent years from suppliers and regulatory authorities alike. The classic explanation is that technology and, in particular, the internet enable the small business to compete on an even basis with the mega-corporation.

It does no such thing, of course. The ten person organisation will never have the marketing and branding clout of a big corporation and probably does not want it. Nevertheless, information technology does offer new opportunities - in terms of market reach and actual financial transactions. It should open up new areas to many small and medium enterprises.

Realistically, a day's conference and seminars can only touch on some of the practical issues facing companies wanting to trade in this way. In presenting a full programme of qualified, experienced speakers and a set of seminars backed up by real-life examples, the organisers hope to equip attendees with the best possible start in this evolving area.

Conference speakers

Keynote speaker
Douglas Alexander MP, minister of state for E-Commerce and Competitiveness

Further speakers
Robert Bond, Hobson Audley
Graham Brown, Neaman Bond
Prof Alan Cawson, Sussex University
Mike Connell, Connell Trading Company Ltd
Andy Coote, E-Business Solutions International Ltd
Anne Hinde, The Information Commissioner's Office
John Hopkins, Rewinds & J. Windsor
Robert Schifreen, consultant
Dr Hugh Smith, chief executive officer, EIBS
Danny Sullivan, searchenginewatch.com, Califia Consulting
Philip Trease, Weavers

Price of conference

• Full rate
£225 plus VAT (£264.38inc)

• Supported rate (e.centre member)
£195 plus VAT (£229.13inc)

Venue
CBI Conference Centre
London WC1

To register
Email yvonne.siegel@theguardian.com or call 020 7713 4429 for full booking instructions. Alternatively download the conference programme and booking form as a pdf here.