The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.

Graham Boler is professionally qualified through the BCS.

BCS is the leading professional body for those working in IT. We have over 65,000 members in more than 100 countries and are the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).

http://www.bcs.org/

The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 210,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.  read more »

Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service funded by government and managed in the North West by the Northwest Regional Development Agency. We are dedicated to helping your business develop and progress by ensuring that you can quickly and easily access the advice, information and skills needed to succeed from the broadest range of private, public and voluntary business support services.

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest/

Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise is part of the South & East Cheshire Chamber Group. This is a network of local Chambers which represents the interests of businesses across the area.

http://www.macclesfieldchamber.co.uk/index.php