How do I get people to visit my small business website?
This is probably the most asked question by small business owners who have an online presence. They may well have created a wonderful, insightful site, full of information... but no one is visiting. How to build traffic to your small business site, and plenty of useful resources. [May 28, 2009] [In Web Marketing]

Many small businesses still don't have a web presence
A new report shows than nearly half of all the UK's small companies still don't have a business website. Many business owners are put off by the perceived time, effort and skills required to set up and maintain a website. We look at the benefits of having a business web presence. [May 15, 2009] [In Create a Website]

Guide to data backup for small companies
Data is the life force of any small company, but few business owners take the time to ensure that if their data was lost, they would be able to retrieve it – quickly, easily and completely. How to strike a balance between absolute security, peace-of-mind and avoiding the cost and hassle? [May 7, 2009] [In Business Technology]

How safe is your IT security?
One of the largest challenges facing small and medium sized UK businesses is IT security. As a business becomes increasingly reliant on the data on its systems, it faces ever-increasing threats to the network and data integrity. [April 30, 2009] [In Business Technology]

30 Google marketing tips for small businesses - Part One
Some essential tips to help small business website owners achieve healthy rankings in Google. How to build up relevant links to your site, what measures to avoid, and how you can tell how well your web marketing effort is going. [April 27, 2009] [In Web Marketing]

30 Google marketing tips for small businesses - Part Two
Continuning on from Part One, here are 15 further web marketing tips to help small business owners gain good search engine rankings on Google. [April 27, 2009] [In Web Marketing]

Guide to buying a printer for your small business
The key things to look out for when buying a printer for your business - the hidden costs of ink, laser or inkjet, occasional or regular use, and the benefits of 'all in one' machines [April 21, 2009] [In Business Technology]

Cloud computing booming as small businesses cut down on expensive software
Most of the UK's small businesses will be using 'cloud software' solutions in some form by the end of 2010 according to a new survey, as the downturn forces companies to look for alternatives to the more expensive traditional software. [April 14, 2009] [In Web Technology]

Customer data guide - how to collect, store and profit from it
Guide to customer data collection, storage, and how to convert this data to provide valuable information to your business. [April 2, 2009] [In Business Technology]

How to make your website more effective
In the present market, as businesses feel the pinch, your website should be viewed as ‘an employee’ - it costs you to develop and run it, so make sure you get the most from it. In this article, Andrew Birley offers his advice on how to make your website more effective. [March 19, 2009] [In Create a Website]

Online business collaboration tools - what about security?
There are many benefits for businesses of all size in online collaboration - tasks can be completed more quickly, remote colleagues can share knowledge and travel expenses can be reduced. What can businesses do to ensure their communications remain secure? [March 18, 2009] [In Web Technology]

Cloud computing and its benefit to businesses
In the technology world, major players such as Google and IBM are maximising their use of Cloud Computing – but what is it, and importantly how can it help small businesses? [March 6, 2009] [In Web Technology]

Power saving issues and how IT can help
A leading IT outsourcing expert offers his advice on how to save power within their offices - saving money and caring for the planet at the same time. [March 2, 2009] [In Business Technology]

Business guide to purchasing IT hardware
What you should bear in mind when purchasing IT hardware - from working out your budget, keeping up to date, how to finance any purchases and how to dispose of old IT hardware. [February 24, 2009] [In Business Technology]

UK Broadband resources, supplier and comparison sites
A list of useful broadband resources - including the best broadband guides and information sites, broadband speed test sites and how to compare broadband prices on the web. [February 17, 2009] [In Broadband]

Mobile working guide - what to look out for when buying technology
Mobile working is playing an increasing part in business life – as the technology has improved, so has its affordability. What small businesses should bear in mind before investing in mobile technology, and what gadgets are hot right now. [February 13, 2009] [In Business Technology]

Managed Server Hosting - Business Guide
In this article, we take a look at managed server hosting, which can provide the benefits of a dedicated server solution, but with a great deal of technical support thrown in. [February 11, 2009] [In Create a Website]

How 'cloud computing' can help businesses use the power of the web
Cloud computing uses the vast technology resources of the web to host and deliver software applications to web users, and enables them to store data. We look at how cloud computing and services have changed the way we use the web and how they could help businesses. [February 9, 2009] [In Web Technology]

Which mobile device is best for your business?
Overview of the main types of mobile device available to business owners, and their limitations. Includes the mobile phone, PDA, Blackberry and iPhone. [February 2, 2009] [In Broadband]

Clever ways to run your business phone networks
If the phone is an essential tool in your business, you will need a network that can grow as the business does. Fortunately there are lots of options for business phone networks these days, and many ways to keep the costs down, as we discuss in this guide. [January 28, 2009] [In Business Technology]

How to set up a small network without buying a server
If there is more than one person in your business, there are massive advantages to networking your computers together. This guide shows how you can network your PC's without the expense of buying a server. [January 27, 2009] [In Business Technology]

How to get your email on the move
Unless your business keeps you in the office all day, you need to access email on the move. It’s not just a bind; you’ll find the added advantage that you can use odd moments during the day, such as 10 minutes before a sales appointment, to clear new email messages. Here's a guide to the mobile email options available to small companies. [January 20, 2009] [In Web Technology]

Good customer service essential when choosing a business broadband supplier
The level of customer service and support are very important considerations to bear in mind when choosing a broadband supplier. Here are some top tips to help select the right one for your business. [December 9, 2008] [In Broadband]

How to find good keywords for your small business website
Finding good keywords and phrases is an important area of web marketing, but how on earth do you find out which phrases are suitable for your business website, and which are too competitive to bother with? [November 18, 2008] [In Web Marketing]