Information Technology

What do you want to learn?

Although there is a lot of free or low-cost software available to meet your general needs as a start-up, your IT and digital needs may become more complex as your business expands and demand grows. In this section, our guidance and resources will help you understand more about the building blocks of expanding your IT infrastructure, what sort of specialist business software could be helpful to you, and how to ensure you are following best practice in data security. While you should not be expected to have the full range of experience and skills of an IT manager, understanding the key principles will help you be more informed when making key decisions.

Get the IT and digital support you need

IT infrastructure

As businesses grow, the need for more structured, complex IT systems and processes can increase.

Create the IT systems you need

Website design

A high-quality website is a vital piece of your overall marketing strategy – find out what yours will need.

Learn about website design

Data Security

Stay safe with tips on how to protect your business from threats to your premises and from rising cyber crime.

Ensure your systems are secure

Training

Ensure you and your team are equipped with the right digital skills by accessing the correct training for you.

Start your IT training journey

Software solutions

Find out what particular advice is applicable to the sorts of software systems you need.

What software will help your business?

Articles

Steps into Digital: Voucher Scheme 

Benefit from a bespoke approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level. Providers will collaborate with business's on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored support that aligns with specific digital needs and objectives.

1-2-1 SEO Support: Tailored advice to help your website rank higher in Google

These sessions offer practical, one-to-one SEO support that’s all about your business. Many business owners have already attended SEO courses or watched tutorials but still struggle when it comes to applying what they’ve learned to their own website. This support is designed to look at your site, your goals and discuss specific actions you can take to make real improvements.

Events

10th September 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pmFREE

Totally Locally’s guide to collaboration and promotion for independent high streets: A Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Webinar

This webinar, funded through the Mayor's Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, will share practical tools, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to activate your own high street on small budgets, from the ground up, and will explore how communities have worked together to boost local trade, revive civic pride, and build resilient economies.

16th September 20251:00 pm - 2:30 pmFREE

🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Shared ownership

Having a business partner can seriously benefit a business.  Capitalizing on two or more sets of skills and experience, as well as having another pair of hands to contribute to the day to day running of the business.  But not all business partners are the same, some want a silent role, whilst others are more hands on.  So, choosing the right business partner is crucial.

Resources

Webinar Recording: Complete Web design for small businesses and start ups

This session aims to demystify the website creation process, making design and management more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Rather than focusing solely on tools or trends, the webinar offers a strategic overview of what a successful small business website needs to do and how to achieve it without unnecessary expense or overwhelm.

Business Basics Series Part 2: Webinar Recordings & Blogs

These resources provide a guide to key subjects such as tax, pricing and all things numbers. Jo Tomlinson is a qualified Management Accountant, certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor, Making Tax Digital ProAdvisor and 1 of only 11 Certified QuickBooks Trainers’ that work on behalf of QuickBooks, training accountants across the UK.