TMB Accredited Adviser

TMB provides a recognisable channel of advice, which gives reassurance that advisers have reached the industry standard for giving business-related ICT advice. All TMB accredited advisers are awarded the TMB quality mark.

How does TMB benefit SMEs?

Key features of TMB are:

• A recognised and independent accreditation process covering organisations and advisers with integrated business and ICT knowledge and skills
• Support from the Government (DTI) and leading ICT organisations
• A nation-wide network of accredited advisers
• A central directory of advisers with TMB accreditation maintained on the TMB website for promotion to SMEs.

Key benefits these features offer to SMEs

• Access to high quality ICT advice focused on business needs
• Up-to-date advice on the latest technology and links to other sources of useful business information
• Reduction in the time and risk associated with choosing an adviser or supplier
• Reassurance of the adviser's or supplier's credibility and ability to:
  • Understand the role of ICT in business
  • Understand issues facing SMEs
  • Keep the use of jargon to a minimum
  • Help integrate ICT into their business strategy
  • Help identify how the full integration and utilisation of ICT can develop their business
  • Assist them in managing the process of change

When you say SME, what exactly do you mean?

We use the DTI and EU definition of a small and medium sized enterprise that is a business that employs between one and 250 employees.

How will I know if an adviser is TMB approved?

The TMB Logo acts as a quality mark, this is only awarded to advisers that have proven their competence to provide expert advice on the adoption of business-related ICT advice.

What does the TMB quality mark mean to my business?

Your business will have access to quality assured advice in the specific context of the business application and implementation of ICT. Effective business advice should incorporate ICT issues and that ICT advice should incorporate an understanding of an SME's business issues and needs. By using a TMB approved adviser SMEs can ensure that they receive advice that is relevant to their business needs.