When do spreadsheets start holding your business back? For many SMEs, spreadsheets are where everything begins. Customer contracts are tracked in excel, quotes and invoices are stored in folders on a laptop and any other information regarding projects or customers are shared through email. At first, it works well enough. As the business tends to…
Posting on Facebook Isn’t a Digital Marketing Strategy Ask many small business owners what digital marketing means, and you will often hear the same response:“We post on Facebook a few times a week.”While social media is an important part of your online presence, it’s only one piece of a much bigger picture. Digital marketing isn’t…
The global economic landscape of 2026 presents a fundamental departure from the digitalisation paradigms observed at the start of the decade. Whereas the period surrounding 2020 was characterised by reactive technology adoption, often as a temporary response to crises, the current business environment defines digital maturity as the primary determinant of organisational visibility and survival…
The E-DATA Programme has launched an open call for experienced mentors to support SMEs across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in advancing their digital capabilities. The Enterprise Digitalisation and Transformation Alliance (E-DATA) is an SEUPB funded programme that supports companies use digital tools to improve their businesses. As one of the key delivery strands of the E-DATA…
E-DATA is delighted to announce the launch of the E-DATA Academy, a new digital learning platform designed to support SMEs in building the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. As digital technologies continue to reshape how businesses operate, the Academy provides fully funded, practical training that helps SMEs build internal capability,…
The first E-DATA Sustainability Insights Workshop was successfully delivered this week at the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry~Londonderry, bringing together SMEs from across the region for an engaging and practical session focused on turning sustainability into a business advantage. The interactive workshop provided attendees with clear, actionable guidance on how sustainability can support cost control, resilience,…
The E-DATA team was thrilled to host the first roadshow in our 2026 Winter Series, at the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry~Londonderry on 30th January 2026. The workshop welcomed local SMEs keen to explore practical ways to modernise their businesses and harness the power of digitalisation. Supporting SMEs on their Digital Journey In today’s competitive landscape,…