December, 2012

As you’ve probably noticed – with the decorations, music and crowds almost everywhere you go – the holidays are in full swing! While many people are thinking about heading out of the office to spend some time with friends and family, many small businesses are not doing so, as it is...

It's certainly been a busy year for Microsoft. What has been our highlight? Posted by Steven Woodgate We, at Microsoft, are happy to announce ‘Talking Business’ to help entrepreneurs and business owners’ succeed. We believe in your ability to innovate and in the ability of technology...

Inadequate access to finance remains the single biggest contributor towards small business failure, it has been reported. A study conducted by Bloomsbury Professional revealed that 71 per cent of accountants blame insufficient financial support for crippling new enterprises. The firm said that...

The UK has one of the highest penetrations of smartphones in the world, a new study has revealed. Research conducted by Ofcom found that 58 per cent of British adults had such a device at the end of 2011. In addition, 19 per cent had a tablet computer - a figure which is sure to have risen during...

Blogs can be powerful marketing tools for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it has been claimed. Steve Lazuka, founder of Interact Media, explained that blogs can attract visitors to their websites, generate leads and guide consumers to the point of purchase. "Blogging is particularly valuable...