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Business Technology
Mounting public awareness of the way personal data can be abused means that companies need to make sure their handling of sensitive information is beyond reproach.
Business management
Founder of insurance comparison website Confused.com, Sara Murray set up GPS tracking device company Buddi which is due to hit a turnover of £4 million.
News
Businesses should educate themselves on how to protect against fraud, especially from 'sophisticated' internet criminals.
News
Over 40 per cent of small companies would consider moving their entire office online to save money in the credit crunch, new research shows.
News
Consumers will be more open to direct marketing in the current economic climate as they are looking for more information before making a purchase, an expert states.
Advice
With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment here's a look at how different industries have been faring, and what lies ahead.
News
Businesses pay on average £13,500 for crimes against them each year, with these acts accounting for 20 per cent of all recorded offences in the UK, new figures claim.
Blog
When you’re starting a new business or launching a new product or service, getting the right message across to the right people is imperative. Pitching your marketing material correctly is key and that demands a good understanding of your customers.
News
A review into the public sector contract procurement process has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which hopes it will lead to a fairer deal for firms.
Legal advice
Question: My husband is a sole trader and subcontracts from a big company. We have outstanding invoices (some as old as over 300 days). Can we charge interest on them until they are paid?
News
Small firms should be recognised for the effort they put into on-the-job training for staff, the Federation for Small Businesses (FSB) says.
Blog
Head of start-ups at BT Business Ian Bushby outlines the essential roadmap to help steer your business idea towards success.