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July 2008 - Posts

Consider IT finance options and try our new online calculator to help you decide

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:07 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Thinking about investing in new IT? Not sure if you can afford it, though you know you really do need it? Take a look at the new SmartPay financing option from Microsoft. Zero Six offers you the opportunity to purchase the IT solution you need now, but Read More...
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Updating your website - tips for a tweak or a facelift

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:40 PM by Microsoft Small Business
A website that’s tired, stale and worst of all – out of date – is not a good advertisement for your company. That doesn’t mean you need to change it weekly or even monthly, but you do need to keep track of your content and ensure it’s interesting and Read More...
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Running a slow-growth small business

Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 2:40 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Not everyone wants to create a million-pound business. A significant number of small business owners don't want to grow too big, they want to do what they're good at and earn a decent wage and at the same time, enjoy a balanced and fulfilling work/life Read More...
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Small Business goes Northwest

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:18 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Microsoft is keen to get closer to its small business customers to provide more specific, relevant and above all - local resources. So as a pilot, we've launched a Northwest Small Business site , offering access to local business organisations, including Read More...
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Married to the business

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:30 AM by Microsoft Small Business
According to a Barclays Local Business report , small business owners plan to stay in business longer than the span of an average marriage. Now I'm not sure whether this is naive, reassuring, a sad indictment of our times, or evidence of a true British Read More...
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Upcoming events

Posted Monday, July 21, 2008 11:21 AM by Microsoft Small Business
A couple of free events you may find interesting if you're near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in August or September. On 6 August and 9 September, Microsoft partner, Technology Services Group, is holding two seminars for small businesses to demonstrate how software Read More...
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Book of the Month

Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 10:31 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Not Richard and Judy's, but Small Business's. We've got a new books page , and book of the month for July is Microsoft Office Live Small Business: Take Your Business Online. There's a special offer until 31 August for Small Business Centre visitors - Read More...
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New questions for ‘Ask the Expert'

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:47 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Two new questions on our Ask The Expert section this month: "I'm in the process of wanting to start up a small business online. I've just bought myself a laptop with Windows Vista Business but I am unsure as to what additional software I need to create Read More...
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Talking money

Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 2:45 PM by Microsoft Small Business
How's your credit crunch lingo? In other words, do you know the official definition of a credit crunch? Take a look at the BBC's midweek quiz - 10 questions to see how much you (don't) know. Question 5 is particularly interesting. Is the UK economy in Read More...
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Building a website - adding PayPal

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:46 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Your website is not working to its full potential if it's just a two-dimensional advert for your company and your products (although that's a great start). When it's up and running, and attracting visitors, you can start selling from it easily and quickly. Read More...
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Handy software tips

Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 11:08 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Want to know how to blog through Word 2007? Or what to do if you send a kamikaze email? How and why you should upgrade to Windows Vista? Spend a few minutes browsing through the Software Tips section of the Small Business Centre website. It's got some Read More...
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Can you make money by giving things away?

Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 2:28 PM by Microsoft Small Business
I tried scuba-diving (in a pool) once and clearly remember how difficult it was to take that first breath. It wasn't logical - you're underwater so you can't breathe. There's a similar logic barrier to overcome amongst businesses today, who are considering Read More...
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