erebor Awarded Cisco SME Connect status
	"SMB Select Program A Program aimed at the top 150 UK resellers, focused on selling Cisco based networking solutions to the UK population of 3.4 SME's. This new designation recognizes and rewards Cisco channel partners who have a focused business practice selling into the SMB market. The designation demonstrates to customers that the SMB Select Partner understands and supports networking solutions for small and medium sized customers, employing 20-249 employees in EMEA."   Why all the fuss about SMB / SME firms? Most large corporate firms have a good understanding of IT and use it in every aspect of their business to create a clear competitive advantage. SMB / SME firms often want to and can be the larger firms of tomorrow, but don't know how to use IT to help them get there.  They are also often more afraid of the risks of adopting new IT than excited by the benefits. Smaller firms do not have the same resources, but there are ways in which they can achieve the same benefits. erebor regularly serves these large firms. We design, deliver and support extremely complex systems around the UK and in Europe. By partnering with erebor it is possible to use our skills to identify similar use of IT in the smaller business. All with the same market leading Cisco and IBM products, service and support. Just on a scale that is manageable in the smaller business. How big is an SMB / SME? Depending on which vendor you ask, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) or small to medium-sized business (SMB) is defined as a company that has between one and 500 employees. The DTI, which states that to qualify as an SME, a company must meet at least two of the following conditions: Average number of employees is less than 250 Maximum turnover of £40m Maximum balance sheet total of £27m According to the latest government statistics, in 2001 there were 3.7m businesses in the UK, of which 99 per cent were SMEs. However, the vast majority were firms with less than 50 employees. In 2001, only 28,000 medium-sized companies (50-250 employees) were registered with Companies House. How big do you want to be? As an SME ourselves we understand what it means to compete in the UK marketplace, and we are adept at partnering to achieve growth. By partnering with erebor you will gain not only a mere technology supplier, but an evangelist for your business. Our consultants have long experience of the problems and challenges facing small firms, and we will unlock your potential. Infrastructure, security, performance and productivity, collaboration, cost reduction. All delivered without fuss, within budget on project deadlines. erebor is one of the leading Cisco specialists in the UK. We provide anything from simple point solutions to full e-business systems.  To talk to someone about how we can help your business please contact us.  sales@erebor.co.uk Tel. 44 (0)845 2411536