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Leave IT to the experts
Owner/managers of small firms are wasting valuable time dealing with everyday problems with their computer systems, according to a survey from JBS Computer Services.
Email virus threatens small firms
Businesses have been warned to watch out for emails containing viruses that can bypass firewalls and anti-virus software.
Broadband access gathers pace
Most rural areas could have access to broadband by 2005 if a Government initiative achieves its objectives, which would be good news for small businesses in remote areas of the UK.
Firms in fear of online fraud
Many UK small business owners are being deterred from trading online due to concerns over becoming a victim of internet fraud, according to research conducted by smallbusiness.
How do you measure up in ICT?
Government-backed e-commerce group UK online for business is offering companies an opportunity to check their progress in their use of information and communications technology (ICT) with a free online benchmarking tool.
Choose the right IT for your business
As a small business, investment in IT should be a priority, as it can give you access to a greater reach of customers and suppliers, and help you to run your business in a more efficient manner.
Business productivity hit by spam
Small businesses are losing up to 25 days of productivity a year to junk email, according to research carried out by email security specialist Advascan - yet there are ways of dealing with the problem.
Broadband failing to reach rural areas
Small firms in rural areas are at a disadvantage to their urban counterparts because they can’t access broadband technology, according to the Countryside Agency.
Free advice on web security
A consortium has been set up to help small businesses protect their websites against the increasing threat of electronic attack.
Getting your business online
If you are looking to produce a website, have a very clear idea of what it is you want the site to do, as you should be able to justify every part of the costs involved in building, hosting and maintaining the site.
Building a website
If you are setting up a web-based business, consider what you want the website to achieve.
Keep your e-business secure
Small businesses are not paying enough attention to internet security, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which has launched a security campaign, including nationwide events to increase awareness of the issue.
How to use your website to win customers
With 34 million internet users in the UK, small businesses are being urged to be more clever with their websites to give themselves a competitive edge.
Benefit from broadband access
The Government is expanding broadband technologies to help small businesses in rural areas and business people on the move.
Develop your e-business skills
A project being launched by the University of Central England (UCE) aims to provide an e-based network for local companies to stimulate learning and innovation and encourage collaboration between sectors in different parts of Europe.