The significance of the Internet's arrival is being ranked with that of the television or the telephone. It is becoming a standard business tool, with particular fast growth seen for small businesses. Any business that is not online, needs to seriously consider the implications of being left behind. Key Note research estimates that UK Internet e-commerce will be worth £25.81bn in 2003, covering the consumer and business to business transactions.

In this section we will tell you everything you need to know about setting up an Internet business and having your business online.

There has never been a better time to get on board - whatever the size of your business.