March 2007
One day left to send a snap of your Hub! (30 March 2007)
If you have business broadband from BT with a business hub, send us a photo of your installation and win a digital camera.
What web browser are your customers using? (30 March 2007)
More than half of web browsing in Europe is still done with the old version of Internet Explorer, but a new study reveals high levels of Firefox use in certain countries.
Small business minister insists most will be better off (30 March 2007)
Measures in last week's Budget are intended to make small businesses reinvest more of their profits, DTI minister Margaret Hodge told MPs on Wednesday.
The Apprentice: here we go again... (29 March 2007)
It's the return of the 'job interview from hell', as sixteen business wannabes compete for a job with Sir Alan Sugar. But did he fire the right person - or was it just the easy choice?
Small businesses condemn government 'insincerity' (29 March 2007)
The Federation of Small Businesses annual conference voices dismay at the Revenue's 'increasingly aggressive' methods, and reacts warmly to comments from shadow chancellor George Osborne.
Do you eat your own dogfood? (28 March 2007)
The Royal Bank of Scotland says it will only pay employees' salaries into its own accounts. It's a tricky area: should you force your people to use your own product?
Microsoft study says your PC is a slacker (28 March 2007)
A study suggests the second most popular task for your typical PC is 'doing nothing'.
Start Blogging with BT Tradespace (27 March 2007)
Your builder has a blog. Do you? There's no excuse any more as with BT Tradespace you can have your own business blog within minutes.
Website creation and the new BT Web hosting (27 March 2007)
A powerful new website creation tool will soon be available with the new BT Web hosting service.
Alan Sugar fires up for new series (26 March 2007)
Time for a third series of The Apprentice - a guilty pleasure for anyone in business. Let's hope the winner lasts longer than his/her two predecessors.
Help trial new services for BT Business (26 March 2007)
We would like your help to trial some new email and Wi-Fi services before they are officially launched.
Where do you stick yours? (business hub that is...) (23 March 2007)
If you have business broadband from BT with a business hub, send us a photo of your installation and win a digital camera.
Fun on Friday: '...and that's Blockbusters!' (23 March 2007)
If you ever fancied your chances on the Gold Run, but never had your moment on the Hot Spot, you're in luck. Bob Holness is back... and this time, he's interactive.
Half of office web traffic is 'non-productive' (23 March 2007)
All the more reason, then, to ensure you have a clear policy regarding what is and isn't acceptable.
Evernote: invaluable free tool for taking notes online (23 March 2007)
If you spend a lot of time trawling the web for information, and who doesn't these days?, you'll probably fall in love with EverNote. This free tool lets you capture text and pictures from the web with a single click, storing them in a searchable database. Prepare to be impressed.
Take control of your IT! (22 March 2007)
New webinar to help you manage IT and grow your business.
Who's been linking to my website? - on trackbacks and Technorati (22 March 2007)
Trackbacks are a great idea in theory, showing you who is linking to your website from theirs. In practice, they're a potential spam nightmare. Instead, here's how to achieve a similar result using the leading blog search engine, Technorati.
New government study highlights 'digital divide' in business (22 March 2007)
Small businesses generally trail behind larger rivals in terms of IT investment and capability, according to a new report from National Statistics - but the gap is closing, and the spending continues.
Analysts urge Budget caution among small firms (21 March 2007)
Reactions to Gordon Brown's budget are turning increasingly cautious as the afternoon wears on. Some small businesses will be better off; but many, it seems, will not.
Anger at 'tax hike aimed at small businesses' (21 March 2007)
The Federation of Small Businesses accuses Gordon Brown of undermining previous good work with his proposed corporation tax changes.
Brown promises cuts in income and corporation tax rates (21 March 2007)
This was the most eagerly anticipated Budget speech in several years, and a dapper Gordon Brown didn't let us down. Corporation tax down, income tax down, and a number of new measures of particular interest to small businesses.
Choose that killer business name (21 March 2007)
Naming your company, product or project can be a fun part of the process - but these days, aren't all the best names taken? With two million companies registered in the UK, and 5.7 million .uk internet addresses registered, here's our guide to the best online resources for checking if someone else has already grabbed that name you wanted.
Avoid compatibility problems with new Word and Excel files (21 March 2007)
'I'll email you it in Word'... what could possibly go wrong? The newest version of Microsoft Office introduces new default file formats for Word, Excel and PowerPoint - and unless you download this free add-on, your older versions of the same programs won't be able to open them.
Great travel news source for your mobile (20 March 2007)
This modest little website is a real gem, making it easy to bookmark the latest travel reports for your regular routes on your handset's browser.
Are you safe from hackers' latest trick? (20 March 2007)
Hackers are using new tactics to disguise their malicious code, trying to outsmart your computer's anti-virus protection. But we're all still falling for some pretty old tricks as it is.
Be prepared for carbon tax rises (20 March 2007)
With both Labour and the Tories talking about green tax plans, it's worth considering ways to reduce your business's carbon footprint before the bills start coming in.
Tablet PCs: laptops with a touch of magic (19 March 2007)
Tablet PCs have yet to have the impact on the laptop market they deserve. But Windows Vista, and new cheaper machines may change all that.
Don't get caught out when the cricket starts (19 March 2007)
The Cricket World Cup is underway, and runs until late April. With the first innings of each game coinciding with your afternoon at work, here's what the internet can do to help you keep track.
Join our 'Blogathon' and raise money for Comic Relief (16 March 2007)
All you have to do is make a donation to Comic Relief and we will plug your company. It's that simple! Oh and you can share a Friday funny too - just for a laugh!
100 quid for your best business tip! (15 March 2007)
Tune in to 97.3 FM and win £3,300 of IT support from BT Business.
Dragon's Den man attacks small business grants (15 March 2007)
The system of government support for small business needs a complete overhaul, says former Dragon Doug Richard. But the government minister responsible says they're already working on it. Whilst they fight it out, it might be worth searching these websites for grants you might be eligible for.
Enhance your productivity with a bit on the side (15 March 2007)
Desktop sidebars are the latest evolution of the PC desktop, attaching a constantly updating view of the latest news headlines, weather forecast or share prices to the side of your screen. What better way to make full use of that widescreen monitor? Here's our guide to what's available - and best of all, none of them will cost you a penny.
Help trial our new customer relationship management service (14 March 2007)
Get control of your customer information with our new Customer Relationship Management tool. Free trial available for a limited time.
Increase your business IQ at a local BT event (14 March 2007)
BT's Talking Local Business Events could help save you time and stay ahead of the competition. Catch the next events in London and Milton Keynes.
Deadline this Thursday for WEEE registration (14 March 2007)
If your business is in electronics or electrical equipment, you have until 15 March to join a producer compliance scheme that will register your business with the appropriate UK environmental regulator.
Join us: IT & communications advice for StartUps (13 March 2007)
Our free web seminar this month will give new businesses the advice and support they need to make the right IT & communications choices. Book now.
Other blogs are available: SmallBizPod (13 March 2007)
PR man Alex Bellinger is developing his free-to-download radio show for small businesses into a mini media empire, with some well-known journalists joining his blogging efforts.
Online tips on slashing your electricity bill (12 March 2007)
Electricity costs the earth, literally and figuratively. We've found some great ways to cut the amount of power your PC uses, making them cheaper and more efficient to run. Your conscience will thank you too.
Migrating to the new BT Web hosting (12 March 2007)
As an existing BT hosting customer, how will you be affected by our new Web hosting launch?
Free tool tells you which websites to trust ( 8 March 2007)
Google is one of the internet's most trusted sources. But how far can you trust the sites Google points you to? This free tool from security specialists McAfee might help.
Small businesses want a fairer deal ( 8 March 2007)
The Federation of Small Businesses tells Gordon Brown what it wants from (presumably) his last budget.
Windows Vista: Early reactions ( 8 March 2007)
Windows Vista, the new version of Microsoft's operating system, has been available for just over a month now... and there's a surprising amount of negative feeling out there.
Hello I'm Simon Dickson ( 7 March 2007)
The first of our special guest bloggers, Simon Dickson, introduces himself.
Goodbye and thanks to Alexa ( 7 March 2007)
As Alexa moves on to other things, we invite some experts to blog with us.
Increase your employment pool with teleworking ( 6 March 2007)
Online-based tools can enable you to take on workers who are homebound.
How to comply with the Data Protection Act ( 5 March 2007)
Eight principles to make sure your online user data collection is legal
Friday funny: a hardware/software fairy tale ( 2 March 2007)
A bit of light-reading for the end of the week, plus a brilliant new iPod holder.
Launching soon: the new BT Web hosting ( 2 March 2007)
A new BT Web hosting service will be launching in April, offering a range of useful new features.
Querying call charges ( 2 March 2007)
It's never been easier to query a telephone call charge with our new service.
Join us for a free Talking Local Business event ( 2 March 2007)
We've got several morning events coming up - around the UK - that will help you improve the way you use technology in business.
Should you be using a content management system (CMS)? ( 1 March 2007)
What is a content management system, and what are the advantages to using one?
