March, 2011

I’ve just discovered and downloaded the new Bing Bar. I now get single-click access to my Facebook feeds, local traffic & weather, news, maps and translation (thinking about children’s French/German/Spanish homework). You can download...

Prime Minister David Cameron is today (28 March 2011) announcing StartUp Britiain, a government initiative designed to help startups and entrepreneurs drive business growth across the UK. The prime minister is expected to say: "I want to make a direct...

Last week we covered some simple, proactive steps that can help strengthen your business and boost productivity. In part two of this series, we’ll reveal additional measures you can take to resolve issues faster, minimise downtime, and keep your...

If you have more than a handful of PCs in your company, you already know that it can be a chore keeping them secure against viruses and ensuring that they have the latest software and updates. This is where Windows Intune comes in. It provides cloud...

Guest post from Nick Saalfeld from http://www.yoodoo.biz . You can reach Nick by email at nick.saalfeld@yoodoo.biz We knew that this was going to be a Budget for Business; for several reasons. Firstly, it was widely trailed in the media; but also...

Guest post from Emma Jones ( Enterprise Nation ) With more than 300,000 mums running a business and contributing over £7 billion to the annual UK economy*, a group of small business organisations are suggesting the best gift for Mum this year...

As a small business owner, you know that small things can add up quickly. Emails go unanswered longer than you’d like, and administrative tasks take longer than expected – leaving little time to tackle other tasks. It’s no wonder then...

Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard is the latest edition in our small business server product family. SBS 2011 takes the benefits of enterprise-class technology and makes them accessible, affordable and less complex for small and medium...

If you are thinking of upgrading 5+ PCs to Microsoft Office Professional you can get a 50% 1st year subscription discount by buying through an Open Value Subscription licence. From 1 March – 31 May 2011, any customer signing a new Open Value Subscription...

What is cloud computing ? Cloud computing is simply subscribing to various IT services, such as email, CRM or web conferencing, which are provided by a third party and delivered over the Internet. You pay a monthly charge depending on how many PCs...

This guest post by Simone Schuurer was first posted on the Microsoft adCenter blog on 3 March. Last week the Microsoft Advertising Community team was at SES (Search Engine Strategies) London to keep an eye and ear out for the latest trends in search...

We’re starting a regular feature here on the smallbiz blog, highlighting small businesses across the UK that catch our eye. These will be completely random and partisan in that they’ve simply caught my eye (generally from new Twitter followers...

Microsoft BizSpark is a global programme that helps fast-track the success of early stage technology startups with all the right resources, including software, support and marketing visibility. Through BizSpark, you can: · Connect with startups...

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...

2011 is an exciting year for the Windows Server Family with the release of two new Small Business Server (SBS) products: Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. Designed and priced for small businesses with...

In this guest post from IntelITGalaxyUK , Jeff Hewlett, Intel's Marketing Manager for SMB, and Tanya Shirlow, Microsoft UK's Head of Sales and Marketing for SMB, discuss the impact of technology on small businesses. How can refreshing to Windows 7 and...

With prices starting from just £22.75 pcm and no minimum seat requirement, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online could help you drive sales and manage your customers more effectively. If you have multiple price streams for example, you can create...