BUSINESSES in Bury, Bolton, Oldham and Rochdale are at the heart of a new BT project which is revolutionising the way the company provides services to small and medium-sized customers.

BT Local Business is a new venture, comprising a growing network of small businesses specially licensed to trade under the BT brand and sell their products.

The venture is based in Bolton but will also embrace companies in Bury, Oldham and Rochdale.

At the helm is director-owner Mark Boardman and his wife, Kay, the company manager.

Eight jobs have been created. They will be focused on providing communication solutions to help local businesses drive their productivity and improve their profitability.