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‘Why Microsoft Dynamics ERP’? Part 2: A business solution from Microsoft
A business solution from Microsoft—Helps you work better, faster, and smarter Welcome back to...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 10/02/2012
9 Cyber Threats Small Businesses Can't Ignore
As recently reported by Information Week; Australia based online clothing retailer, Endless Wardrobe...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/28/2012
Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Azure Questions Answered
Got questions on Windows 8? Windows Server 2012? Windows Azure? System Center 2012? Get them...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/27/2012
Hidden Gems #14: Dig for knowledge in your Excel data
You no doubt store lots of raw data in Excel spreadsheets. Then you probably use Functions to...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/25/2012
London Lagging Behind in Tech Industry
London needs to do more to nurture growth in technology firms. This is the view of Michael Acton...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/24/2012
6 top tips for managing your cashflow
Alarmingly, research last year by payments firm Bacs revealed that SMEs are owed £33.6bn in...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/21/2012
Are SMBs falling behind on social media?
As we reported earlier this week: A recent survey has fuelled discussion around findings...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/21/2012
This week’s hot topics: SMBs falling behind on social media, Hiring (and retaining) talent, TechHub expands to Manchester
SMBs falling behind on social media (0 sentiment) A recent survey has fuelled discussion around data...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/17/2012
Pay Per Click Advertising pt2: The difference between PPC and SEO
Here's part 2 of this new series of posts on pay per click advertising, courtesy of our colleagues...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/14/2012
‘Why Microsoft Dynamics ERP’? Part 1: It’s more than just ERP (Birlea Furniture case study)
So here it is. Earlier in the week we promised a series of posts that will help you evaluate whether...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/14/2012
8 essential legal tips for start-ups
There are many unforeseen legal issues that can pop up during the start-up phase and when you first...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/12/2012
Windows Server 2012 has arrived: what does it mean for you?
Last week was a big week here at Microsoft with the launch of Windows Server 2012. But what does it...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/12/2012
Introducing a new series of posts on ERP for small business
You may have heard of enterprise resource planning, or ERP. It’s often talked about in the...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/10/2012
New Business Intelligence tools available for preview
Our Business Intelligence tools have long been brilliant at providing you with a clear, accurate...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/07/2012
Pay Per Click Advertising pt1: Why you should care about PPC
Our colleagues at Bing are currently producing a really interesting series of posts on Pay Per Click...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/05/2012
Create a customised technology plan for your business
We’ve just created a new online tool that makes it even easier for you to find technology...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/05/2012
Windows Server 2012 launches tomorrow...
Windows Server 2012 is officially launching tomorrow! The online event is scheduled for 8.00 am PST,...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/03/2012
Are you paying enough attention to your brand?
In response to the current economic and social climate, businesses of all sizes have been forced to...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/31/2012
Now an easy way to build cloud enabled mobile apps
Following on from yesterday's post about the new Windows 8 app resource centre, today we're also...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/29/2012
A magic formula for service business sales?
Large companies have several people in their sales and marketing departments, dealing with different...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/16/2012
Downloads and Free Trials proving very popular on our new site
Since the recent launch of our new site for small businesses we've been checking to see which areas...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/15/2012
Introducing the Dynamics CRM Online Trust Centre
We often write on here about the benefits of the cloud for smaller and mid-sized businesses. Take...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/31/2012
The future of digital displays
The future of digital displays is something that tends to get a lot of us excited - espcially when...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/25/2012
Seven reasons to retire Windows XP and upgrade to Windows 7
Windows XP has had a pretty remarkable run since its launch in 2001, but it's time to move on. With...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/13/2012
Worried about software piracy? Check out the anti-piracy resources in our new Business centre
PIRACY IS POISONOUS As we talked about in a recent blog post, software piracy isn’t beneficial...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/12/2012
B.Y.O.D: Why every day is “Bring your stuff to work day”
Back in the 1970s, the abbreviation “BYOD” meant a cheap-and-cheerful party: it stood...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/12/2012
Hidden Gems #12: Mega Outlook Automation
Outlook is one of the most powerful and popular pieces of software in the Office suite.As many...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/09/2012
Azure helps take football coaching system to new level
And so the dust settles on Euro 2012 and an incredible achievement from Spain in winning their 3rd...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/03/2012
Top Ten Invoicing Tips
Clinching a deal is a great feeling. Doing the job is a pleasure. But it’s not money in the...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/03/2012
Introducing the new Microsoft Business centre
We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to the recently launched Microsoft Business centre...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/02/2012
HP Smart Business Awards close for entry on Friday 29 June
We've been asked to remind you that that inaugural HP Smart Business Awards close for entry on...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/27/2012
Bank with Barclays? Build Up Your Online Marketing Skills with ThriveOnline!
Guest post: Simone Schuurer from Microsoft Adversting tells us about a great new initiative with...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/26/2012
Hidden Gems #11: Conditional Formatting
In this edition of Hidden Gems, we discover one of the most powerful aspects of Microsoft Excel:...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/18/2012
Huge variety of small businesses use Office 365 - what could you do?
You may have noticed our previous post about a Laundrette using Office 365. Here's a another you may...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 05/28/2012
Laundrette cuts costs and stays in touch with Office 365
The Clean Bean is not a typical laundrette. Combining a coffee shop, Internet access, and a...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 05/28/2012
Hidden Gems #10: Dip your toe into SharePoint
According to tradition, cats and dogs don’t get on. They can live in the same house, they know...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 05/25/2012
Piracy? It just doesn't add up
Here's a simple truth: pirate software isn't cheaper. Certainly not in the long run. Here's why........
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 05/24/2012
A 5 point security plan for your small business
Security. You no doubt have better things to be getting on with, but it’s one of thosethings...
Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 05/22/2012