Vodafone unveils dedicated small business store

Vodafone has opened up a new store dedicated to serving the needs of small businesses rather than consumers.

The pilot store, located in London's Cheapside, is in response to demand from the local business community, according to the mobile giant.

In addition to the services you'd expect from such a shop, such as a range of devices and expert advisers, management workshops and seminars, in-store technical support and live demos are also on offer.

"Small businesses are always looking for an edge and always looking to get that little bit more value money," said Lord Digby Jones, former CBI chief and business expert, in a statement marking the store's launch.

"Vodafone's move to offer a dedicated service to the local business community will help to ensure that businesses get the most out of their communications needs for the best possible value on the UK's best network."

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