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How to choose the right computer equipment for your business to increase your productivity and efficiency without it costing the earth.

Business software and apps can make running your business easier and more efficient.

Almost all businesses need a website. You can build a website yourself using website builder software. These simple tools use pre-designed website templates and easy-to-use drag-and-drop functionality that make building a website easy.

Good communication with customers, partners and suppliers is vital for business success. This summary explores business communication methods.

How would you cope if your IT system failed or was breached? We cover the main IT security issues and how to protect against them.

Good IT management can help you choose, use and implement IT. Our overview helps you manage IT in a way that maximises the return on your investment.

IT support is vital if you rely on your IT system. But how can you set up an effective safety net in case things go wrong? We explore the options.

Getting the right IT is just the first step. Appropriate training, policies and working practices can help you maximise return on your IT investment.

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Regular IT maintenance helps protect your data and reduce the risk of serious problems. We explain simple steps you can take to minimise risks.
Good data security means understanding what data you hold and how you store and use it, as well as having robust security procedures. Our guide.
Your internet service provider will provide an essential business service. It is vital you choose one that can provide what you need.
Protecting your IT system and the information it holds is essential to avoid a catastrophc systems failure or data loss. Business IT security basics.
An intranet is a private website that can only be accessed by people within your business. You can build your own intranet or use a hosted service.
How to use business tech to help your small business market itself, understand customers better and get staff working together more efficiently.
Communication tools can increase collaboration, improve productivity, and boost marketing for your business. Learn how here!
Good design is vital if you want a website that's attractive, organised and intuitive to use. Our guide to designing your business website.
As well as your business computer, you'll probably want to buy a printer, scanner and other hardware. How to choose and buy computer accessories.
Get information, advice, and guidance on how to use technology to transform call handling and management in your business. The fixed-line network will be switched off in 2025, so you'll need to act quickly – here’s how.
Wireless technology is fast and reliable enough to replace a traditional wired network - however, most companies use wireless to add flexibility.
Your business needs an email and internet use policy to clearly describe to employees what constitutes acceptable use of your IT systems.
More and more employees are working flexibly or from home - some as part of self isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. This checklist explains how to implement homeworking successfully and legally.
Flexible working, homeworking and hybrid working are now expected by employees. Here’s how to increase productivity and maximise protection while enabling employees to work at home.
How your business can use individuals' personal data under UK GDPR. Managing privacy, individuals' rights, security and data breaches.

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