January, 2011

A picture really is worth a thousand words. That’s because showing people information is often the most efficient (and effective) way to communicate. With Windows 7 Professional, you can spend less time talking and more time communicating. Tip...

You've got until midnight 31 January - ie tomorrow to get yours in online. I've just finished mine and now I'm off for a walk in the lovely sunshine with the equally lovely but rather smelly dog.

Held annually on January 28th, the day aims to increase awareness of privacy and data protection issues among consumers, organisations, and government officials. Data Privacy Day (DPD) has become one of the main focal points for industry, academia, and...

On Tuesday 25th January, Microsoft held its quarterly Small business Advisory Panel to discuss the topic of successful women in business. Panelists included: Tanya Shirlow, Head of SMB, Microsoft UK Bindi Karia, VC/Emerging Business Lead, Microsoft...

We're just drafting the January edition of Smart Business, our monthly email newsletter. If you don't already subscribe, you can sign up here , it's free, easy, and our news, tips and advice will keep you up-to-date with Microsoft technologies and industry...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online launched on Monday of this week, with a special offer of just £22.75 GBP per user, per month ( minimum 1 seat, offer expires 30 June 2011 ). Customer relationship management (CRM) lies at the heart of every successful...

The coffers of UK plc might not be overflowing, but it’s a pretty good time to start a business- there’s plenty of good news if you look for it: Research from a rash of analysts, including respected economists like PwC, suggest that Britain...

With the cost of fuel hitting the headlines again this morning, along with warnings about how rising costs are savaging small businesses, we thought it appropriate to include a few tips on how to save reduce costs. Is your journey essential? Most...

We know there is a lot of uncertainty about 'The Cloud' and that many people don't really understand what it is or how it's relevant to their small business. So we're setting up a Cloud Clinic - an online forum where you can ask us what you want. No question...

Every day marketing professionals are looking for a way to do something amazing, to impress their clients, to get the job done faster and to grow their business. Technology isn’t the magic bullet for all your problems but, used well, it can really...

Guest post from Maria Ross, founder and chief strategist of Red Slice a branding and marketing consultancy based in the US. She is the author of Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget available on Amazon...

Guest post by Dimitris Zotos. Dimitris is an editor & SEO Professional at WebSEOAnalytics.com . Are you wondering what is the best way to create an effective keyword list? Following up a previous article Keyword Research: The Core of your SEO...