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Business Technology

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

Employee monitoring software and the minefield of unintended consequences

Here, we look at the value of employee monitoring software for small businesses.

Business Technology

Business Technology

Reasons why Forex trading online is the best option

Forex trading has been the most profitable way for traders to trade and earn money.

Business Technology

Top ten tips for building a new website

Kevin Wilson explains how to make your website into a prime marketing opportunity for your business.

Business Technology

The future of point of sale

Here, we look at the value of touch screen devices for small companies to stay ahead of the curve.

Business Technology

How hotels and bed and breakfasts can grow their visibility online

As exciting as operating your own hotel or bed and breakfast establishment can be, the success of such a business depends hugely on making it as visible as possible to the broadest span of people possible, across what may be not only the UK but also the world.

Business Technology

The importance of choosing the right web hosting company for small businesses

Several aspects of web hosting must be considered before embarking on a new domain for a small business. There are several competing web hosting companies, making the differences hard to spot, especially if you haven’t owned/managed a web domain before.

Business Technology

Collaboration software, remote teams, bad managers

Fear is greatest obstacle that SMEs face today. There is a direct path for managers to achieve exactly what they claim to be their principle objectives: efficiency, cost saving, bottom line results. Yet because of fear they are unable to go ahead and implement the conditions for that success. What is the business opportunity here? Why is fear handicapping us? How can it be overcome?

Business Technology

Five tech tools to start your small business

Here are some tech options that can help you in your fledgling business.

Business Technology

Collaboration software, remote teams, bad managers

Fear is greatest obstacle that SMEs face today. There is a direct path for managers to achieve exactly what they claim to be their principle objectives: efficiency, cost saving, bottom line results. Yet because of fear they are unable to go ahead and implement the conditions for that success. What is the business opportunity here? Why is fear handicapping us? How can it be overcome?

Business Technology

Five tech tools to start your small business

Here are some tech options that can help you in your fledgling business.

Business Technology

Why single factor authentication is outdated 

Here is why using just a password or another sole form of security to protect online systems and portals won’t cut the mustard anymore.

Business Technology

The Magento online store development process

Here, we consider important recommendations on how to develop an online store on the open source platform.

Business Technology

How three tech businesses came up with their idea

Here, in a piece in association with SAP, we look at the genesis of three companies; where the idea came from that formed the foundation of the business.

Business Technology

Is it time to ditch ISDN30?

ISDN30 will reach the end of its life in 2025 and has become dated, argues Mike Stephenson.

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.