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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

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

Build a website

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.

Communications

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

IT security

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.

Buy and manage IT

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

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.

Staff and IT training

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

IT security

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.

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The best security and anti-virus software for small business

Discover the best anti-virus and security software for small businesses in the UK: best value-for-money security software, best for single users, best security software for small teams.

The best business password apps

Passwords allow us to protect our most sensitive data. Password apps help you create and store passwords, increasing security and minimising risks.

Find the right backup methods

Data backups are essential to your business and an important part of disaster planning. But what methods should you use to back up your critical data?

Securing your IT system - checklist

Online criminals are increasingly targeting smaller companies, so if you store confidential data electronically you should take steps to protect it.

Preventing business fraud - checklist

Small businesses can no longer justify ignoring the online risks of fraud. These tips show you how to prevent fraud on a tight budget.

Essential guide to keeping your data safe

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.

Essential guide to protecting your IT systems

Protecting your IT system and the information it holds is essential to avoid a catastrophc systems failure or data loss. Business IT security basics.

Security and anti-virus software FAQs

We answer the most frequent IT security questions, helping you and your business stay protected from online threats.

How to choose security and anti-virus software

Security and anti-virus software is a key component of your company’s IT security strategy. It protects your computers, servers, software and data.

Five key website security checks

You’ve spent months building your website. Have you checked for common security problems that could leave your website open to a preventable attack?

Data protection: your obligations

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.

How to stop people stealing your website content

The content your business creates can be of significant value. So, how can you check whether it is being plagiarised and what can you do to stop it?

Do you need mobile security software?

It’s possible to run your business from your smartphone. But with banking apps, accounting software and other business-critical apps and data on your phones, is security software essential?

How to recycle old IT kit and protect your data

Many small firms don’t know what to do with their old kit and hang on to old computers. We explain how to recycle old IT kit safely and responsibly.

Protecting data on lost and stolen USB drives

A growing number of businesses have been prosecuted to data breaches. Nick Banks, mobile security expert, explains the options for protecting data.