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Business Technology

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

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

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Why single factor authentication is outdated 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 Technology

Businesses struggling to keep up with speed of technology development

Seven in ten IT managers say that the speed of technology means it's almost impossible to train their staff in the latest skills and techniques.

Business Technology

How a small business can revive its IT for spring

With the end of the financial year upon us, it's time to start looking at what to do with next year's budget, and a key area to think about is your IT, says Andy Hinxman.

Business Technology

Businesses struggling to keep up with speed of technology development

Seven in ten IT managers say that the speed of technology means it's almost impossible to train their staff in the latest skills and techniques.

Business Technology

How a small business can revive its IT for spring

With the end of the financial year upon us, it's time to start looking at what to do with next year's budget, and a key area to think about is your IT, says Andy Hinxman.

Business Technology

Points to consider when hiring a web developer

Here's why web development is an important aspect in every company and why it is crucial you hire the right candidate.

Business Technology

How to fulfil hosting requirements as a small business

Here, we look at what you need to do to fulfil hosting requirements as a small business.

Business Technology

How small businesses can use the cloud to grow

Here, we look at the explanation for smaller businesses out-competing their larger counterparts.

Business Technology

What is the best RAM for your system?

Here, we look at the speed and capacity improvement options for a small business owner's setup.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.