Local Shops On-Line: e-business assistance and support for independent retailers and suppliers.

Whether you are fully IT literate or a total computer novice, Local Shops On-Line has something to offer you! Set up by Business Link in 2000, Local Shops On-Line continues to go from strength to strength, assisting hundreds of retailers and suppliers throughout the South East with the process of getting their business 'on-line'.

Benefits of being a Local Shops On-Line member:
* a unique opportunity for retailers to source new suppliers
* a fantastic chance for suppliers to tell retailers about their products
* on-line networking community of retailers and suppliers - exchange ideas and experiences, form alliances and support groups, trade on-line - it's your community and the possibilities and opportunities are endless!
* free 'mini site' on the LSOL website, providing the opportunity to promote your business to a world wide audience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no IT experience required! (Includes a link to your business's website if it has one.)
* free comprehensive toolkit manual which provides realistic and straightforward advice for computer 'beginners' as well as for those with more experience
* free on-going supply of support and training material
* Internet access CD
* access to the LSOL Help Desk (e-mail, phone or fax your ICT related queries)
... all this and more, free of charge - no catches, just great business sense!

Whether you are a retailer or supplier the benefits of becoming a part of the LSOL community are clear. As we approach the end of the South East roll out phase (Easter 2003), membership targets have exceeded all expectations, more and more members are taking the opportunity to personalise their mini site and feedback about all aspects of the project has been extremely positive.
Join on-line today and become part of the unique Local Shops On-Line community.