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Choosing the right IT

How can a small business find out what technology is right for their business before shelling out the cash and finding it doesn’t meet their needs?

Online software

Is it cheaper to use software as a service from the web? And is it safe?

Cost of building a website - expense or capital?

We are a start-up business currently having a bespoke website built (total cost will be around £10k). Will this be treated as a capital cost or trading expense by the revenue?

Viability of wirleless network in coffee shop

Various hospitality businesses have free wireless on their premises  -  how easy is this to achieve and what are the costs?

Should I buy a new PC?

My old PC’s served me well but now my business is growing and I’m using more software it’s getting much slower. Will I have to buy a new one?

Firewalls for your business

What is a firewall and do I need one?

Accounts software

I currently do all of my accounts on an Excel spreadsheet. I’ve been told that this is not the thing to do? What should I be using?

Remote IT support

How does remote IT support work and how can it be a benefit to my business?

Preventing spam

We have a user forum on our website. How do we stop people from spamming it and our email?

Freeware and adware

I have found a site that offers loads of useful software applications, some are freeware and some are adware applications. What’s the difference?

Freephone numbers for business

How can you use 0800 phone numbers to benefit your business?

Benefits of a virtual business

What is a virtual business and what are the benefits and drawbacks?

Registration pages on a website

I’m thinking of making people go through a registration process to access my website, so I can get their contact details. Do you think this is a good idea?

Choosing the right mobile phone provider

I now make most of my business calls when I’m on the move on my mobile phone. Are there any comparison sites with information about phone providers with deals for small businesses?

Coping with cold callers

I get an awful lot of unsolicited sales calls at my office and I feel that is slowing me and the business down. Is there any way of stopping this or at least some way of screening calls?

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