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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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Email has become the default communication tool. But it can present all manner of pitfalls. Here are ten tips for using email more effectively.
Buying IT wisely makes your business more efficient and can reduce your costs. Start by being clear about what you want it to achieve.
These days, businesses rely on IT for almost everything they do. Our basic overview of what a start-up needs to know about setting up and managing IT.
Using a consultant can be a great way to get a project rolling or to bring in expert help. We explain how to get the best from your consultant.
Minimise the risks of an IT disaster, breakdown or security breach with these simple steps to safeguarding your IT.
To comply with web cookie laws, businesses are required to install a method of requesting user consent, or remove web cookies completely
Any security breach is stressful, even if it only does minor damage. In this case study, one company tells us how they coped when they were hacked.
If you want to impress customers, sometimes it helps to look like a larger operation. One way is to create a virtual office environment using VoIP.
Broadband access is a business essential. So what do you do if your business location means you can’t get broadband or if your connection is down?
QR codes are small, pixellated barcodes. They can be scanned using a smart phone to reveal a message, view information, or direct people to a website.
Selecting text in Microsoft Word allows you to change the text size, font or formatting. And it’s essential if you ever want to copy and paste text.
You don’t need a big budget to try out online collaboration tools. These five tools can help you work together – and they won’t cost you a penny.
A guide to NVQs and how to get your employees NVQ-qualified, looking at the benefits, costs and requirements of NVQ work-based qualifications.
So you've decided you need a website. Before you go bowling in, following these steps can help ensure you get your site right first time.
The internet undoubtedly brings a wealth of business benefits. But it also poses risks. This checklist explains how to get the most from the internet.

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