Technology essentials for home businesses

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Running a business from home is more popular than ever before but without the right technology entrepreneurs could have all sort of problems. In this essential guide, Simon Hurst outlines the key IT kit all home-business owners should have to hand.

Essential

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Not long ago the basis of deciding on what technology a home-based small business would need was pretty straightforward. Some sort of computer running Windows – or maybe a small Windows based network – would be at the heart of the system. Although the 'traditional' approach of a Windows-based network will still suit most small business there are two increasingly strong alternative contenders for consideration:

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