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January 2008 - Posts

Win a free IT upgrade

Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:07 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Tell Microsoft Small Business how Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 could benefit your small business and you could win some fantastic hardware. The prize package includes three notebook PCs, three TFT screens, three cordless keyboard and mouse Read More...
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Do you do Moofing?

Posted Monday, January 28, 2008 4:08 PM by Microsoft Small Business
You probably do, but you just don't know you're doing it. Moofing is Mobile Out of Office Working and there's now a dedicated blog on the pros and cons. It's not just about the need to be contactable and productive when you're on the road, there are also Read More...
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CGT changes - what are the implications?

Posted Friday, January 25, 2008 3:01 PM by Microsoft Small Business
If you're wondering what yesterday's changes in Capital Gains Tax could mean for your business you could take a look at the BBC website here , where you'll find a summary of the potential implications. You should obviously seek professional advice if Read More...
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How long would your business last without IT?

Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:43 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Somewhat scarily, Gartner says that a week without IT would collapse most firms. Apparently, business continuity and disaster recovery plans are not looking far enough ahead. We're not just talking security breaches here, but have you thought about what Read More...
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Give your business more stature

Posted Monday, January 21, 2008 11:37 AM by Microsoft Small Business
How? Ask yourself these questions: 1. Have you budgeted for an extra £1,259 bill each year? Two thirds of businesses surveyed said that this is how much their IT security failures cost them. 2. Could you cope with losing all your data tomorrow? Half of Read More...
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Third-age entrepreneurs older, wiser and setting up businesses

Posted Friday, January 18, 2008 10:18 AM by Microsoft Small Business
There's a great story on the BBC business site, talking about ‘older' entrepreneurs. Interestingly, the over-50s represent a significant proportion of start-ups and, unlike your typical 20-year whizz kid let's-make-lots-of-money scenario, their aim is Read More...
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So what is a Small Business Specialist?

Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:51 PM by Microsoft Small Business
We've talked before about Small Business Specialists, but do you really know how and why they can advise you on IT solutions? Take a few minutes to read through the article here and learn more how and why these Microsoft partners are best-placed to help Read More...
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Get smart – subscribe to Smart Business – the small business newsletter

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008 3:52 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Aimed specifically at smaller businesses, Smart Business will keep you updated with the latest from the Microsoft Small Business Centre, including top stories, latest offers and resources from Microsoft. Subscribe today! The December edition featured Read More...
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Try Windows Live OneCare for 90 days

Posted Friday, January 11, 2008 3:56 PM by Microsoft Small Business
I know we keep mentioning this, but you just can't be too careful when it comes to personal data and computers. Did you hear how Jeremy Clarkson was so confident his money was safe in his bank he apparently published details of his account in a national Read More...
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Looking for case study support?

Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 4:25 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Relevant case studies can really help to strengthen your sales proposition and instil confidence in your customers. If you can show your customer a success story that is closely aligned to your proposal you are demonstrating your confidence in the products, Read More...
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Chasing public sector contracts?

Posted Monday, January 07, 2008 11:45 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Supply2.gov.uk is a supplier route to public sector contracts and is specifically targeted at small businesses. Designed to provide easy access to lower-value contract opportunities (typically less than £100,000), its objective is to bring both suppliers Read More...
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Don't wait until it's too late

Posted Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:57 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Happy New Year to all and best wishes for a prosperous and successful 2008! The recent HMRC security breach, when two disks containing the personal and banking details of everyone in receipt of Child Benefit were lost, was used in a speech by the Prime Read More...
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