Dell's small-business portal is for its computer and Web offerings. Dell offers some consulting as part of its sales function to help you pick the right hardware. More extensive consulting, from help in designing your IT infrastructure to getting your network installed and running, is also available. Dell's online Educate U offers over 1,200 courses, in areas ranging from standard applications like Microsoft Office to business skills like marketing strategy and HR management. Only a few online articles aside from third-party services.
Consultation is available on Web site design and network services.
Gateway Gateway's business portal consists mostly of news stories rather than services, but Gateway plans to add more ASP tools, starting with software aimed at vertical markets. Limited to shared servers, a maximum 200MB storage space, and relatively unsophisticated e-commerce features. More sophisticated e-commerce capabilities are planned. Gateway's local consultants are independent third parties that provide custom support plans, designed by and billed through Gateway. They can design your network, install hardware and software, provide custom training, and more.