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Five ways small firms can compete with bigger rivals There's no point in patronising anyone by claiming the internet has levelled the playing field for small businesses looking to take on larger rivals. Competing with the big boys is still incredibly tough and although the internet has made it easier...

A new study from office experts Avery has revealed that an incredible 70% of UK workers admit to finding it hard to stay on top of organisation at work. Whether it’s getting paperwork in order, organising accounts or simply keeping desks and workspaces tidy, it seems that the task of being organised...

The cloud has been in the tech spotlight for quite some time now. A number of people understand its underlying advantages and the mode of its operation, but few are aware of security threats that face the cloud. Just recently, part of Amazon’s cloud computing service crashed, crippling Instagram...

Microsoft today announced that Surface Pro will be available for purchase in the UK beginning 23 rd May. Surface Pro is designed to showcase Windows 8 Pro and represents exceptional value, providing customers with a fully functional Windows 8 PC that looks, feels and acts like a tablet. With an estimated...

In the last few years, Microsoft have put huge focus on developing the social side of their products. Social Media is not going away, it will only evolve positively to encompass more and more - in life, and in business. Most small business owners are aware of the “Social Media” buzz-phrase...

Search engine optimisation, or SEO, refers to the miscellany of things a business does to affect the visibility of a web page or website in the search results of a search engine like Google or Bing. As a small-business owner, you must keep an eye on SEO strategy and tactics to make sure customers and...

The internet has made it possible to work from anywhere. As a result, more and more people are deciding to work where they’re most comfortable: at home! After all, what could be better than exchanging your hour-long commute for a 5 minute one between your bed and desk? Or throwing away those...

As with anything in business having a strategy is imperative to your success. This applies to Social Media as well. A great tip for any business intending to undertake a Social Media campaign is to think about what they wish to achieve from it. Techtivate believe that selecting a tailored strategy...

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Championing Change: A Green Office Week Guide to Better Business This May marks the fifth ever Avery Green Office Week, encouraging workers across the country to implement simple, practical, step-by-step changes that will help to make workplaces large and small more environmentally-friendly. Launched...