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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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Businesses are becoming more positive about allowing staff to use their own IT equipment – most often smartphones and tablet computers – for work.
As the volume of data generated by businesses continues to grow, we explain how your firm can manage your data effectively and avoid data overload.
Web hosting has grown way beyond a way of publishing your website. You can now use web hosting for many of the jobs you used to do on your computer.
Outsourced or in-house IT support? It can be hard to decide so you need to be sure you’re making the right choice before you commit.
There's a host of IT suppliers to choose from. You need to pick one that meets your requirements and can provide what you need, when you need it.
If you have employees, an efficient payroll system is essential. It helps you comply with tax obligations. But do you need an electronic system?
Email is an essential tool for every company. It’s vital to establish your business email requirements first then work out the best way to meet them.
CRM (customer relationship management) software is an important weapon for businesses keen to find new customers and hold on to existing ones.
When you’re buying new IT equipment, it can be hard to think about its business impact. So remember these key issues when purchasing new business IT.
You’ve spent months building your website. Have you checked for common security problems that could leave your website open to a preventable attack?
Cloud computing allows you to use the internet to carry out tasks you'd normally do on your computer. So how can it help your business?
Your business needs an email and internet use policy to clearly describe to employees what constitutes acceptable use of your IT systems.
If you are planning to outsource your IT support it's important you understand exactly what the support company is providing and their obligations.
Interviewing potential suppliers is a crucial part of picking the right IT support company. Read about the key questions you should ask.
The EU General Data Protection Regulations lay down strict rules about the use of personal information. There are significant fines for failure to follow the rules.

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