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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 helps you complete a range of tasks. Choose the right software, provide support and train your staff with our introduction.

It is highly likely that you depend on the internet for some aspects of your business. Find out how you can use the internet more effectively.

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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Poorly maintained IT systems could be a major problem for your business, if key hardware breaks down at a crucial point or a virus attacks your data.
A step by step guide to choosing a hosting agreement for your website that best suits your needs, including an appropriate service level agreement
If your employees use computers for work purposes you must assess the risks posed by the work and take steps to minimise the risks.
Illegal software can carry viruses as well as leaving you open to prosecution. Make sure you stay within the law when you buy business software.
Not every member of staff in your organisation is likely to be utterly comfortable with IT - and more often than not people suffer in silence.
Designing your website is probably a job for a professional - but as the one holding the purse strings, you'll want to stay in control of the project.
Remote working enables your employees to work without being on your premises. Find out about the equipment needed, security and management issues.
Payroll software helps you manage wage payments, print and track your paperwork and submit information to HMRC. Learn how to choose payroll software.
A network connects all the computers, tablets and smartphones in your office. Learn what network you need to power your business.
Email software is installed on computers and is used by staff to send and receive emails. Here's how to choose the right software for your employees.
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.

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