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Business Technology

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

Facebook Disabled Me – how to avoid being locked out of your business account

We take a look behind the hashtag #facebookdisabledme and find out what it means for small businesses who use the platform

Business Technology

Business Technology

Call for digital adoption fund to boost small business productivity

Tech start-ups call for a Singapore-style fund to help small businesses cover the cost of upgrading digital solutions, boosting the UK’s woeful productivity

Business Technology

The best free online survey platforms for small businesses

Have online survey platforms left you with more questions than they've answered? We look at some of the best free online tools and features.

Business Technology

How CCTV and access control could help your staff return to work

CCTV that screens temperatures and tech that controls building access are valuable tools for any business wanting to return to the new normal

Business Technology

What winning The Start-Up Series meant for me – Scott Lever, Zobi

Nearly one third of smart home Wi-Fi-connected devices are vulnerable to being hacked or are already compromised. It’s a problem that Scott Lever wanted to solve

Business Technology

Elavon with Opayo helps SMEs reopen with new payment solutions

Elavon with Opayo has revealed some new insights into customer spending and how it helped SMEs during the lockdown period

Business Technology

IT outsourcing guide – what is it, pros and cons and providers

For those considering whether to take their IT off-site, we guide you through the basics as well as the pros and cons of IT outsourcing

Business Technology

Q&A with ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated how we all work remotely. However, digital security – especially when it comes to sensitive documents – has never been more paramount. ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola talks about the new normal

Business Technology

IT outsourcing guide – what is it, pros and cons and providers

For those considering whether to take their IT off-site, we guide you through the basics as well as the pros and cons of IT outsourcing

Business Technology

Q&A with ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated how we all work remotely. However, digital security – especially when it comes to sensitive documents – has never been more paramount. ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola talks about the new normal

Business Technology

Top 5 Facebook groups for small businesses during coronavirus

SME owners often find solace through social media. Join these five Facebook groups to help your small business through the coronavirus crisis

Business Technology

8 of the best workflow management systems for UK businesses

To help you keep track of your remote team's projects, consider a workflow management system. We've rounded up some of the best software around

Business Technology

Best video conferencing tech for your small business

With many small business staff working remotely because of coronavirus, video conferencing is fast becoming the best way to communicate with groups. We look at the best video conferencing software on the market.

Business Technology

How your IT team can support small business during coronavirus lockdown

As coronavirus disruption sweeps across the UK, many small businesses will be turning to their in-house or outsourced IT teams for support during the lockdown.

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.