According to a new report from the BSA it appears as if counterfeit software is finding itself more into small businesses than ever before, but it also points to a potential risk where these companies may be losing more than what they think they are saving. Downloading or buying illegal software is often done in […]
Category: Business Equipment
Great cloud business opportunities thanks to Cortado
A new complete cloud desktop solution allows business users to get the most security and productivity out of their cloud computing possible. Leading provider of cloud computing solutions and services, Cortado, announced this week that they have created new file sharing features that will be built into the free cloud desktop app titled Cortado Workplace. […]
SME confidence reaches an all time low
According to the statistics for last month, the confidence of small and medium enterprises in the UK has marked a significant decrease and has reached near the record lows. These changes are caused by the instability of the economy in the Eurozone during the summer. The report covers the time between July and September of […]
IBM chief believes cloud will bring supercomputing to SME’s
The chief executive of IBM has recently commented that cloud computing is going to bring supercomputing power to small businesses. The idea behind cloud computing, is computing remotely, and this is going to mean that more businesses don’t have to have an entire supercomputer on their premises in order to take advantage of its power. […]
Taking a look at business broadband and the benefits is brings
Small businesses are well aware that in many cases the Internet can be a great way to expand their reach and bring new customers on board. For this reason, business broadband can be a very good choice for small businesses as it allows them to get on the Internet and start selling online. However, the […]
Small Business Security – Keeping small businesses safe and sound
From managing the cash flow to keeping on top of overheads, small business owners have plenty to keep them busy. That’s not to mention things like advertising, recruitment and payroll. The last thing that any small business owner needs in their place of work is a break-in to their premises. Shockingly, in 2010 Britain was […]
E.ON survey suggests SME’s still haven’t grasped the benefits of cloud technology
A new survey by E.ON reports that most small businesses do not understand the benefits of using cloud technologies, including substantial cost savings and a lower environment footprint. The energy company’s survey included companies involved in finance, professional services and various other SME sectors and concluded that a lack of awareness about cloud technologies had […]
Very Small Businesses: Shared Office Spaces vs. Working from Home
Many businesses start so small that they cannot rent their own office. Steve Jobs famously built the first Macintosh computers in his parents’ garage, and many small business owners set up shop in their living rooms or pull their office chairs up to the kitchen table. Working from home has pros and cons, but there […]
SMEs still struggling to secure financing
The government has been told that it needs to boost alternative sources of capital, such as private placements of debt and pooled loan funds if it is to be able to plug the shortfall in credit that is being faced by SMEs. This is expected to have risen to around £190bn by 2016. Tim Breedon […]
Ideal office furniture for small businesses
We take a look at a few office items that are a good price – and effective functionality – for new starters and small organisations Getting established as a small business is a mammoth project in itself. One of the large tasks that comes with this responsibility is the issue of an office. Is your […]