January, 2008

There's a great story on the BBC business site, talking about ‘older' entrepreneurs. Interestingly, the over-50s represent a significant proportion of start-ups and, unlike your typical 20-year whizz kid let's-make-lots-of-money scenario, their aim is not to grow into a multi-national company. More typically...

We've talked before about Small Business Specialists, but do you really know how and why they can advise you on IT solutions? Take a few minutes to read through the article here and learn more how and why these Microsoft partners are best-placed to help you find the tools you need to run your business...

Aimed specifically at smaller businesses, Smart Business will keep you updated with the latest from the Microsoft Small Business Centre, including top stories, latest offers and resources from Microsoft. Subscribe today! The December edition featured articles on how to find and keep customers...

I know we keep mentioning this, but you just can't be too careful when it comes to personal data and computers. Did you hear how Jeremy Clarkson was so confident his money was safe in his bank he apparently published details of his account in a national newspaper.... only to become a victim of fraud...

Relevant case studies can really help to strengthen your sales proposition and instil confidence in your customers. If you can show your customer a success story that is closely aligned to your proposal you are demonstrating your confidence in the products, your ability to understand the business benefits...