A SERIES of free seminars is being staged to help get East Lancashire firms connected to the e-commerce revolution.

Business Link East Lancashire has joined forces with the Lancashire Evening Telegraph to host the events.

The three-hour meetings will help firms understand the potential of trading via the internet and practical advice on how to get started.

The Lancashire Information Technology Support Centre is also offering partial funding for IT consultancy and provision of hardware and software.

The seminars will be staged on August 5 at Burnley Football Club; at Ewood Park on August 12 and Horncliffe Mansions, Rawtenstall on August 18.

Further details are available from Joanne Kozlowski on 0800 0561419.

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