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.

Mandelson turns to Germany for technology innovation lessons

2010-02-05 15:22 - 244 reads
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Business secretary Lord Mandelson has visited Berlin on a fact-finding mission to invigorate innovation in the UK.

How the noughties changed business

2010-01-14 09:00 - 845 reads
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Kevin Ellis outlines 12 major changes that took place in the decade we now know as the 'noughties'.

10 years after the Millennium Bug that never was: New trends in technology

2010-01-13 09:00 - 543 reads - 1 comment
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Tony Speakman reviews business technology developments since 2000 and predicts what's to come in the new decade.

Mandy kicks off 'broadband tax' consultation

2010-01-08 14:55 - 678 reads
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Lord Mandelson has launched a consultation with telecommunications and internet companies which aims to finalise how proceeds from the Next Generation Fund should be spent.

A business guide to coping with bad weather

2010-01-06 14:56 - 1756 reads - 3 comments
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As snow sweeps across the UK, this guide outlines how technology and remote working can insulate your business against winter disruptions.

iPhone: 2009's Gadget of the Year

2009-12-24 17:29 - 2128 reads - 5 comments
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The BusinessZone.co.uk 2009 Christmas Gadget Countdown came up with a clear winner - but how much longer can the iPhone stay ahead?

An expert guide to computer viruses and malware

2009-12-09 10:24 - 811 reads
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As part of a new relationship with BusinessZone.co.uk, The Business IT Guide presents advice on how to spot and prevent computer viruses and malware.

Business Cloud Summit: Applications for business critical processes

2009-12-03 16:13 - 994 reads
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Business applications hosted in the Cloud are proving useful for a variety of businesses as a panel session at Sift Media's Business Cloud Summit revealed.

REPLAY: Live coverage of the Business Cloud Summit 2009

2009-12-02 15:12 - 2280 reads
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Replay live online coverage of the Business Cloud Summit outlining everything you need to know about the Cloud Computing revolution.

'Patient in a test-tube' wins top innovation award

2009-11-25 10:42 - 991 reads
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A product that identifies patients most likely to respond to particular cancer treatments has claimed the top prize at the government-backed iAwards.
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