Amazon launches academy

AMAZON has opened registrations for its latest academy, which will provide advice and practical support to help SMEs grow their business online.

The Amazon Academy, taking place on March 31, in Manchester, is a free event and is being run in association with renowned small business network Enterprise Nation, which provides expert advice and day-to-day support for over 70,000 of Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and the Guardian Small Business Network.

Businesses from across the north west are invited to attend the latest Amazon Academy to learn how they can grow both their customer base and operations, and to understand more about the opportunities of the new digital economy.

Attendees will include both established SMEs and entrepreneurs selling through Amazon Marketplace, as well as web developers who want to use new technology to take their business to the next level.

In 2016 alone, UK businesses selling on Amazon Marketplace achieved export sales of £1.8bn, up 29pc yearon-year.

“The internet and technology have the power to level the playing field between big and small businesses, empowering the 5.4 million UK SMEs to grow their business online, create jobs and boost export sales,” said Doug Gurr, UK Country Manager.

“Every day, we are seeing more UK businesses expanding their horizons by offering their products on a European or global basis, opening themselves up to tens of millions of additional potential customers at the click of a button.”

For more information visit; www.enterprisenation.com/ amazon-academy.