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Business tech

Articles and guides on the use of business technology for UK small businesses and SMEs.

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Apply for this £5,000 software discount before February

The Government is closing its flagship Help to Grow: Digital scheme in February 2023. Apply for your software discount before the deadline

Business Technology

3 technologies business owners value most

Virgin Money research has found that 85 per cent of SMEs plan to adopt new tech to help support their growth — here are the technologies most valued by business owners

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

Productivity Zone

Why boosting productivity means innovating small business technology

Experts agree that Britain faces a productivity challenge. Keeping on top of IT will be increasingly important as we move into the age of the attention economy.

Business Technology

How 5G mobile technology will help your small business

5G will stimulate the emergence of start-ups and small businesses, opening the door to create products and services unimaginable before

Business Technology

Is team collaboration tech the key to business growth?

Teamwork and collaboration tech are vital for your company's growth. We explore how these tools can enhance your business.

Business Technology

7 reasons to move your small business to Office 365

Business tech plays a huge role in the day-to-day running of your company – Office 365 from Microsoft has a host of features which can help.

Business Technology

Essential tech toolkit to help kickstart the growth of a small business

Here, Brian Harris, chief product officer at Currencies Direct, looks at the technology tools that can help SMEs save money and work more efficiently.

Business Technology

Technology trends for independent retailers

Here, Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, runs down the top technology trends for retailers to look out for in 2017.

Business Technology

Five out-of-home technology trends for small businesses

Stephen Allen provides his thoughts about the world-changing technologies small business owners should be aware of.

Business Technology

Advantages of shifting to a virtual private server

Here, we look at a particular server solution and why it could be the answer to your small business needs.

Business Technology

Slow technology hampering small business employees

The average UK office worker wastes at least 21 days each year due to inefficient or slow technology, longer than many people’s paid annual leave, research finds.

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.