Cornwall's economy is one that has long suffered from its remote location, this despite the fact that it offers a beautiful environment in which to work. The Net's speed and simplicity of access to other areas thus offers an opportunity for local businesses to develop in a manner that would not have been possible previously. However, Cornwall College is an ISP with a difference. A site of particular relevance is eCornwall . It aims to offer a database of all the Internet companies in the county trading on the web thereby facilitating access to Cornish companies both from within and from without of the county.
Registration is free.
Crucially, information is not all that is provided. As its name would suggest Cornwall College is primarily an educational establishment. The successful e-commerce venture depends as much on the skill levels of its personnel as it does on new technology. For all the Internet's freedom of access, designing a web site, implementing the technology, and marketing the business is still a complex affair and should not be treated lightly. For e-commerce to grow the ability of those involved needs to grow.