Implementing effective technology systems bring real benefits to small businesses. In fact, it's hard to find any entrepreneur running an SME for which technology can't make a real difference.

This section is our guide to small business technology, providing expert help on maximising and managing your information technology (IT) operations. Whether it's computing and e-commerce, the latest business tech trends or practical software guides, everything you need to know about technology for SMEs is here.

Still missing a trick: SMEs not taking a shine to the Cloud

2010-08-19 11:10 - 619 reads
clouds
Steve Holford explains how Cloud Computing vendors need to put the trust back into their business models if they are to win-over the SME market.

Satisfying software shortlist revealed

2010-08-16 11:40 - 1022 reads
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The shortlist has been announced for the 2010 Software Satisfaction Awards following one of the UK's largest independent business opinion research projects.

Geordies beat Londoners to top of innovation index

2010-08-06 11:47 - 686 reads
Angel of the North
Although London is home to 25% of all patents registered in the UK, it is the North East which generates the most innovation, new research reveals.

Five ways to optimise your website's revenue

2010-08-06 09:26 - 1354 reads - 1 comment
grabbing money
Could your website be driving greater financial returns? Is it performing adequately when it could be performing splendidly? Here's how to maximise online revenue.

Martha Lane Fox appointed government Digital Champion

2010-06-18 16:26 - 1220 reads
Martha Lane Fox
David Cameron has appointed Lastminute.com co-founder Martha Lane Fox as Digital Champion, a role similar to one she held under the Labour government.

Video: Around Europe in four start-ups

2010-05-28 09:28 - 2266 reads
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Four entrepreneurs from France, Finland, Turkey and the UK on how well they think small firms are supported and their tips for business success.
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Video: Lessons from Silicon Valley

2010-05-26 09:44 - 2602 reads
San Francisco
In an exclusive video for European SME Week recorded in Paris, Microsoft's Dan'l Lewin shares his thoughts on the lessons Europe can learn from how Silicon Valley embraces entrepreneurs.
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REPLAY: Live blog from Paris - Microsoft BizSpark European Summit featuring Guy Kawasaki

2010-05-24 10:26 - 2358 reads
Guy Kawasaki
Replay BusinessZone.co.uk's live blog from Paris on 25 May, day one of European SME Week 2010.

The European entrepreneur taking on the Silicon Valley old guard

2010-04-21 00:15 - 2863 reads - 1 comment
San Francisco
Lars Dalgaard is leading a disruptive technology revolution in the heart of Silicon Valley with lessons to be learned for start-ups everywhere.

The Pitch 2010: Five reasons why you have to get involved

2010-04-19 18:28 - 3068 reads
Anthony Lau, founder, Cyclehoop pitching at the final of The Pitch 2009
BusinessZone.co.uk's The Pitch 2010 is the UK's most exciting competition for small business owners. Here's why you have to get involved.
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