A NUMBER of major firms will today offer tips and advice on how North-East business can benefit from embracing information and communication technology.
The Neon 2003 event will act as a platform for the exchange of e-business know-how through exhibitions, seminars and interactive workshops.
The show is being held at the Telewest Arena, Newcastle, today and tomorrow from 10am to 6pm. Entrance is free.
One of the highlights of the event will be the launch of £4m of funding for small and medium-sized businesses to encourage them to use the Internet to attract customers.
The North-East portal, www.n-e-life.com, will manage grants under the Grow Your Business initiative.
County Durham Development Company (CDDC) is urging businesses in the area to use the region's latest IT exhibition and networking event as a springboard to success.
The business support and inward investment arm of Durham County Council will be showing what it has to offer at Neon 2003.
Phil Eadon, CDDC director of marketing, said: "It gives us an ideal opportunity to provide for the needs of companies in the county looking to make the most of trading on the Internet."
For more information about Neon 2003, log on to www.neon2003.co.uk
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