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Protecting your identity

Online identity theft is big business for those of a criminal persuasion. So how can you prtect yourself against the unseen threat?

Anti-virus software: Fighting a losing battle?

Are Anti-virus vendors struggling to keep up with the new malware methods?

Guide to beating spyware

Spyware is the name given to unwanted software that performs certain tasks on your computer without your consent and it can wreak havoc with your business.

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Effective websites

While a good website can have a tremendous impact on sales, it’s extremely easy to do the job badly.

Flexible working: Is it for you?

Chaining employees to their desks and ruling their working lives with an iron fist is a practice that's dead and buried. This podcast and webchat tells you why.

Competition to win a new Brother printer

Brother is giving one company the chance to adopt a smarter way of printing by winning a brand new printer. For your chance to win please click here

Technology in Business News

Going green 'can save money'

Businesses can save money by employing greener methods, but it requires some investment upfront which may put firms off.

Going green 'can save money'

Businesses can save money by employing greener methods, but it requires some investment upfront which may put firms off.

Social networking 'important for businesses'

Social networking sites should not be seen as an 'add on' as they are an important communication tool for businesses, according to an expert.

Digital Britain is 'essential for businesses'

While the government battles the economy, Gordon Brown says it must also aid small businesses in improving technology to be 'innovative, prosperous and productive' in the future.

Small businesses 'may fall foul of internet'

The internet can be a 'legal minefield' for small businesses and many may not be aware of how to comply with the law, according to an expert.

SMBs 'lack knowledge of VoIP'

Many small businesses do not implement voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services as they fear they may not understand it, says a source.

Europe-wide broadband 'essential for economic growth'

The European Commission (EC) is investigating the potential for all of Europe's businesses and consumers to have high-speed internet by 2010.

Embracing green policies 'can save businesses money'

Small and medium-sized businesses can save a substantial amount of money by keeping up to date with the latest environmental regulations, it has been claimed.

Unmonitored laptops 'could cause fraud'

The increasing use of transportable devices like laptops, memory sticks and mobile phones presents a risk to businesses and their customers.

Technology means employees lose out on holidays

Many people take mobile phones or wireless devices on holiday to keep in touch with the office, according to new research.

Inability to edit docs 'a disadvantage for iPhone'

The fact that it is not possible to edit documents on the iPhone gives it a 'massive' disadvantage compared to its business rival, according to a technical expert.

Events Calendar

Protecting Your Business

6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as 100 tax-saving tips.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc, this unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.

Growth Company Investor

Growth Company Investor is widely recognised as the leading magazine for investors interested in AIM and smallcap companies. Published 10 times per year, and brought to you by an award-winning analyst team, it offers subscribers unrivalled insight into high-potential smaller companies. Subscribe today with a 50% discount in your first year.

What Investment

What Investment is the leading and longest-established investment magazine in the UK.

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Get Online for Christmas

PayPal and Venda online eCommerce shop, no technical skill required to build and run, free introduction through best practice webinars, £49.99 a month all inclusive. From the same team that powers Superdrug, Bodyshop, Monsoon, British Museum, a platform for small to mid businesses. Come to a free webinar and see a shop built live in 15 minutes.

Eclipse amazing 1/2 price hosting sale

Beat the credit crunch by moving your business online with Eclipse services- including web hosting, email, ecommerce packages and managed servers – all half price for the first three months! Click here, offer ends soon!

Free mobile broadband is here

Get FREE mobile broadband when you sign up to BT Business Total Broadband Option 2 or 3. You'll have access to the internet wherever there's mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. Get connected now.

Internet security Resource Centre

Anti-virus software from McAfee

McAfee provide state of the art anti-virus software designed especially for the small and medium business. Click here for more information about their anti-virus soltions.

Free spyware protection from Microsoft Windows

Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.

Free spyware protection

This software promises to prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

Free virus protection

AVG is focused on providing home and business computer users with the most comprehensive and proactive protection against computer security threats.

Find internet security packages

Norton Online Store allows you to choose from various Norton internet security packages that can be downloaded from the website.

Prevention of identity theft

This website, from the Home Office, features detailed information about the prevention of identity theft and also advises on what to do if it happens to you.

Free online safety information

Click for a website, sponsored by the British government, that gives businesses free advice on online safety.

Multi-award winning solution to virus protection

Avast! Antivirus gives you high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in.

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"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"

The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.

Flexible working: the leaders' view

At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.

The challenge of growth for small business

The challenges of growth for small business

New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...

Creating a successful business plan

Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.

Blogs

How to be a start-up success

Marc Barber 07/08/2008

There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »

Burning the candle at both ends

Penny Proffit 30/06/2008

The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »

Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign

Guest Blogger 07/07/2008

For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »

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