This year marks 20 great years of BT Local Business. BT Local Business has helped countless businesses and communities, whether that be entrepreneurs starting their own franchise or local companies being set up with the perfect telecoms solutions. Starting with the technology, infrastructure and excellent brand reputation of BT, BT Local Business was in a great position to start back in 2002. The idea capitalised on the already well-established and brand and paired this knowledge with local people and businesses. Many people associate BT as a company they can rely on for great customer service and products so this positioned BT Local Business in a positive place for launching. Since these beginnings, BT Local has expanded across with UK with most regions covered from Wales and Northern Ireland to Scotland and every end of England. However, you may still be wondering what exactly BT Local Business is and how it differs from regular BT services. This guide takes you through everything you need to know as we celebrate the network and what they can do you for.
What is BT Local Business
BT Local Business is a franchised network of independent businesses that use BT’s products and services to serve their area. This can include broadband, telephone system and mobile. Such a pairing makes for a unique combination of local knowledge and national services, a combination that arguably cannot be beaten. BT Local Business has the strong foundation of BT which has been operating in the country since 1846 so it could be argued that they were the original telecoms provider of the UK. The nation, therefore, knows BT as a brand to rely on and this put BT Local in a good starting position. BT is the UK’s largest mobile network operator and the country’s second-largest pay-TV sports broadcaster so their reach is vast. With its launch in 2002, BT Local Business took advantage of BT’s reputation and reliability and saw great success. The company currently partners with 34 franchised local branches across the UK and look to continue growing.
What do they offer
So, what can BT Local Business offer you? If you are looking for a new business venture, the franchise option could be suited to you. Once you have made your investment, you will be the only group to have access to BT customers in your area and will always have access to the latest services and product developments. You will be in a unique position to help other small businesses as you will know the challenges of being a business owner in your territory and so your local knowledge will add value to your service. On the other hand, using a BT Local franchise could be a great option for your business. Your BT Local team will be experts in your location and so can provide the best telecoms solutions for you. The services range from business broadband to phone lines and mobile so they will be sure to set up your business with what you need to keep connected and communicate with your customers. The fact that you will have chosen a local branch also means that it is easier for a member of the team to visit in person should you need any help.
The future of BT Local Business
Not only does BT Local Business aim to provide the best telecoms services possible to their customers, but they also aim to provide education and advice in the digital space going forward. They have recently hosted a number of webinars on topics such as how to keep your business safe online and advice for working at home. These resources are free to users and provide them with useful information to keep making their business better and help them be better employers for their staff too. BT Local has recently introduced their Small Business Support Scheme which aims to help small businesses develop and grow. In order to do this the main focus of the initiative will be to boost their connectivity, cash flow and confidence, some of the most important areas for business owners. This shows that the BT Local Business group as a whole wants to continue supporting local businesses and give back to the communities. These are people in the areas that they expanded into and who helped them to grow in the first place so it is important that BT Local wants to give some support back to them.
Here at Omnitel, we are proud to be appointed BT’s only direct partner covering West, East and South Scotland. If you would like more information on our services get in touch today.
