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.

Why you need to be in London on 16 November

2009-09-29 18:36 - 4631 reads
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On 16 November we're organising one of the biggest free business events of 2009. Here's why we recommend that you join us.

HP and Brother edge ahead in printer poll

2009-09-22 16:29 - 2358 reads
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As the Sift Media 2009 Printer Survey heads into the home straight, Jon Wilcox and John Stokdyk take a look at how the count currently stands.

Top tips for small business IT security

2009-09-11 11:57 - 1592 reads
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Jon Wilcox reports on some of the best security tips on offer from IT security company Symantec.

Orange/T-Mobile merger to benefit customers "in many ways"

2009-09-08 10:50 - 1904 reads - 1 comment
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Jon Wilcox reports on the planned merger between Orange UK and T-Mobile UK, and some of benefits it could bring customers.

Web chat: Cloud Computing for SMEs

2009-09-04 10:48 - 2894 reads - 2 comments
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BusinessZone.co.uk held a live web chat discussing what Cloud Computing can do for your business.

BusinessZone on the road at BT Business Experience

2009-09-02 16:47 - 1483 reads
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'BusinessZone on the road' was our live action update from the BT Business Experience event. See how we got on.

Video: James Caan on turning your company into an ideas factory

2009-08-27 16:47 - 3758 reads
James Caan, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den panellist
How do you encourage innovation among your workforce which benefits your company? In this web chat, Dragons' Den judge James Caan reveals all.
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Getting work done on the move

2009-08-21 10:41 - 1621 reads
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Technology correspondent Jon Wilcox continues his look back at BT's Business Experience event, including business mobility and flexible working solutions.

Is your printer any good?

2009-08-17 17:15 - 1769 reads
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We need your help in rating the printer you use. By compiling your insights, we’ll be able to compare models directly, producing the definitive guide to business printers.

Is Cloud Computing for you?

2009-08-14 10:42 - 1728 reads - 1 comment
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Technology correspondent Jon Wilcox looks back at some of the highlights of this summer's BT Business Experience. First up, Cloud Computing.
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