November, 2009

New on the Small Business website are 8 brief videos, providing hints and tips on getting the most out of Windows 7. If you’re wondering how Windows 7 can help you work more quickly and more productively take a few minutes to watch these videos and you...

The October update on tracking small businesses through the recession is up on the BBC website today. "A solid month" seems to be the overall feeling, with all the retail firms reporting a rise in sales. Here are a few snippets from the report - there...

We’re just publishing some great new content on the Microsoft Small Business website. If you go to the Library , you’ll find four new videos from UK small business customers, explaining how Windows 7 is saving them time and money. You’ll also see one...

Come and see us! The Microsoft Small Business team would love to meet you at Business Startup , Olympia, London on 26 or 27 November. We’ll have Windows 7 on display so you can have a look at some of the great new features and try it out for yourself...

We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating – your data underpins your business. If your data – or your systems – are compromised, your business could be at risk. Use our free Security Assessment Tool to get an online review of your security. You can...

Open the gates to the cloud – that’s what Microsoft Gold partner contentandcode aim to do at a free briefing in London on 2 December. The event will provide an opportunity to learn how the cloud computing evolution, coupled with your current desktop experience...

Today marks the start of Get Safe Online week, an annual event to raise awareness of Internet safety issues. Through a variety of events, competitions and press activities, the GSO team reach out to consumers and small businesses to highlight the potential...

Small businesses can kick-start recovery by selecting smart technology . So says Robert Epstein, Microsoft’s Head of Small Business Sales & Marketing in the UK. We all of us know that technology can make a difference – something simple, such as learning...

This is according to one of the latest newsfeeds on the small business website, which states, “Research conducted by gadgethelpline.com has indicated that their superior patience and listening skills prove vital when problems are experienced with...

As Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) is expanding, so the powers that be have dropped pricing by a massive 40%. Prices (minimum of 5 PCs) start from just £6.69 per user per month, and for that, you get a messaging and collaboration...

We’re talking software here of course. Piracy is a constant problem – not just for Microsoft but for all our legitimate partners who not only have to compete honestly in a tough market but also fight the rip-off merchants. A recent thread on avforums...

Business StartUp takes place at Olympia, London 26-27 November. If you’re thinking about starting up a business or growing your existing business it could be worth a visit. Tickets are free, and you can order them here . Activities include the Midas...

We’ve got a great crop of new business articles on the Small Business website: 5 Time-saving tips with Outlook 2007 It’s question time! Cloud computing in a nutshell – technology terms disentangled 10 Top Tweets to follow...

Hexus TV was at the Windows 7 launch last week and filmed two short videos on how Microsoft’s new operating system can help small businesses. Robert Epstein, Head of SMB Sales & Marketing for Microsoft UK talks about some of the new features and explains...