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Business Technology

This section introduces a variety of guides and tips around business technology solutions for UK small businesses.

Business got talent? How cloud technology could help you retain it

Paul Blore, managing director of Netmetix, explains how cloud computing can help them deliver a winning performance.

Business Technology

Business Technology

Leveraging knowledge management solutions for organisations

Knowledge management solutions are nothing new - they were first implemented in 1991 by businesses to improve technical support and customer service operations.

Business Technology

Why startups should always buy refurbished IT

Here, Bill Champness, managing director, Hardware Associates, discusses the benefits of buying refurbished IT.

Business Technology

Why shoppers are avoiding your e-commerce store

With brick and mortar businesses suffering a supposed long farewell, we take a look at how you can boost your e-commerce business.

Business Technology

Seven major cyber threats for small business in 2018

Neil Lewis, author of The Official CyberSafr Home Business Guide, advises small and home business owners that they face seven key cyber threats in 2018.

Business Technology

Can small businesses survive software failures?

Phil Codd, managing director Ireland and UKI regional director at SQS Group, highlights the steps businesses must take to prevent software failures.

Business Technology

UK businesses need clear direction to keep pace with the digital economy

Half the UK’s IT leaders believe lack of consensus from the C-suite is holding back digital transformation.

Business Technology

Don’t let security issues negate the benefits of mobile working

There’s no stopping mobile working, but recent security breaches should keep businesses on their toes, argues Alistair Millar of Altodigital.

Business Technology

UK businesses need clear direction to keep pace with the digital economy

Half the UK’s IT leaders believe lack of consensus from the C-suite is holding back digital transformation.

Business Technology

Don’t let security issues negate the benefits of mobile working

There’s no stopping mobile working, but recent security breaches should keep businesses on their toes, argues Alistair Millar of Altodigital.

Business Technology

How MSPs can help healthcare businesses

Business Technology

Coding: The business language of today

In this piece, Uval Blumenfeld of Wix discusses why, for small businesses, learning to code is a starting point for those who want to keep up with the growing need for digital skills.

Business Technology

Facial Recognition, chatbots and blockchain – The most lucrative tech jobs of 2018

Facial recognition, chatbots and blockchain – PeoplePerHour reveal the most lucrative tech jobs and trends of 2017.

Business Technology

UK businesses must conduct sensitive information audit before new GDPR legislation arrives

With the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect in May 2018, private information that isn’t destroyed correctly, or stored securely, could lead to UK businesses being fined a substantial £20 million per breach.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.