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Business Technology

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

How the Internet of Things is changing the face of retail

Ali Newton takes a look at IoT integration in retail stores such as in-store beacons, smart shopping carts, and shelves and mirrors, to understand customer behaviour.

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Business Technology

The robots are coming – the future of workplace smart tech

City Calling reveals the top emerging trends from CES 2017 that has the potential disrupt the UK job market.

Business Technology

The IT systems that cost little but have a big impact

Here, Jeremy Hall from Puffin Solutions, gives us his top tips for utilising secure and efficient IT systems for your small business.

Business Technology

How will digital disruption impact the tech landscape in 2017?

Here, Duncan Tait gives us his predictions on how digital disruption will impact on businesses in 2017.

Business Technology

Can agile tech be the key to manufacturing prosperity in 2017?

Here, Stuart Hall, sales director of Epicor UK and Ireland, points out the need for businesses to use smart and agile technology in 2017.

Business Technology

Why law enforcement agencies are cracking down on DDoS for hire

In this piece, we look at the rise of DDoS for hire services and how law enforcement agencies can approach the problem.

Business Technology

Educating staff about IT security is key to business success

If you only do one thing this year, make sure it's educating employees about the IT security risks to the business, argues Mike Dearlove.

Business Technology

Don’t let disaster recovery slide off your annual budget

Here, Monica Brink looks at five common objections that continue to dominate the disaster recovery budget discussion.

Business Technology

Educating staff about IT security is key to business success

If you only do one thing this year, make sure it's educating employees about the IT security risks to the business, argues Mike Dearlove.

Business Technology

Don’t let disaster recovery slide off your annual budget

Here, Monica Brink looks at five common objections that continue to dominate the disaster recovery budget discussion.

Business Technology

Five reasons why investing in better equipment will help your business

Here, Saul Malpass discusses the main reasons for a small business to invest in new technology.

Business Technology

Festive Cyber Tips for every business owner

Deon Hanekom, compliance manager at 9 Spokes gives us his top seven tips for protecting your business from cyber attack.

Business Technology

How an SME can protect themselves from cyber attack

With the recent news of Yahoo suffering a severe breach of user details, 9 Spokes runs through how small businesses can protect themselves.

Business Technology

UK SMEs paralysed by cybersecurity need to get fundamentals right

New research reveals UK organisations overwhelmingly using unsupported and outdated IT systems to protect their companies.

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.