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Business Technology

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

How to get started with outsourcing SMB processes

Time vs. money. If you have money to spend, outsourcing SMB processes can save you time, allowing you to maximise your efforts on what you are best at

Business Technology

Business Technology

5 Google tools to help you grow your small business

Feel like your small business has stagnated? These free Google tools will help to give it the kick-start that it needs

Business Technology

How cloud computing can help your small business thrive

Cloud computing can transform your small business. We show you the five benefits of adopting a cloud system and what you can do now

Business Technology

4 things small business needs to think about when buying-in tech

Two-thirds of companies think new technology will grow their business, yet nearly half feel unconfident about using it. Colin O’Flaherty offers a checklist of what to think about when buying-in tech

Business Technology

How can small and micro businesses achieve enterprise-grade security?

Cybercrime poses the same level of threat to big companies as well as your small business. But there’s nothing to stop you having the same level of online security as enterprise businesses with hundreds of staff.

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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.

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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.

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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

Business Technology

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

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.