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

The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems

In this guide, we take a look at everything small business owners need to know about buying a point of sale (POS) system.

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How to enable mobile working in the modern workplace

Ninety per cent of highly engaged staff – those who make your business profitable – want to choose where they work. Which means providing laptops so they can work remotely

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The complete guide to outsourcing your next software project

In-house software development is beyond the reach of most small businesses that need something doing on-time, glitch free and within budget. Outsourcing gives SMEs access to top talent when they need it

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Live Chat revolution – Convert leads into sales with Live Chat

Traditional websites are becoming less effective at converting browsers into sales. Offering Live Chat could give you the competitive edge. In fact, SMEs have the most to gain from offering a Live Chat service out of hours - it could be what makes you stand out from the competition.

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The Magnificent Salesforce – 7 questions for SMEs

Future technology such as AI and machine learning will free up small businesses to do more valuable, creative work while increasing productivity, argues Paul Smith

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How cloud telephone systems can help your small business

Cloud telephone systems are easy to use and can modernise your communication needs; not to mention save money

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6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, you'll want them to be able to pay in US dollars. We look at the best payment systems for USD.

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How small businesses can use Lightricks BoostApps to market on a budget

Here's how the BoostApps from Lightricks – StoryBoost, VideoBoost and PosterBoost – can help you with your small business marketing

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6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, you'll want them to be able to pay in US dollars. We look at the best payment systems for USD.

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How small businesses can use Lightricks BoostApps to market on a budget

Here's how the BoostApps from Lightricks – StoryBoost, VideoBoost and PosterBoost – can help you with your small business marketing

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5 critical small business concerns and the tech tools to solve them

We run through five of the most pressing issues for small businesses and the tech tools that will ease the strain

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What does PCI compliance mean for your small business?

If your small business’s payments system is not PCI compliant, you could find yourself blocked from taking card payments altogether, warns Geoff Forsyth

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