April 2007
Gordon Ramsay should do what he does best (30 April 2007)
Everyone's favourite foul-mouthed chef is to be the face of the new BT Business ad campaign.
Marketing to the YouTube generation (27 April 2007)
Tom Dickson's company makes blenders. He likes to demonstrate them in home-made promotional videos, which he posts on YouTube. iPod owners, look away now.
The Apprentice: we told you it was inevitable (26 April 2007)
We predicted last week that two candidates in the BBC1 series were on borrowed time... this week, one of them was fired. And the other one won't be far behind.
'Never mind your meeting, I've got mail' (25 April 2007)
Is there anything more rude than people answering their emails during meetings? Yes, actually there is.
Get broadband, get happy (25 April 2007)
Four out of five British small business owners reckon their broadband connection has helped them find a better work-life balance, according to a new study by BT Business.
There's still time to win UEFA Cup Final tickets (24 April 2007)
Tell us what you think of the BT business blog by completing our survey and you could be in with a chance of winning.
Help Google to help your company website (24 April 2007)
If your business has a website, there are few things more important than ensuring all is well between it and Google. These free tools will help you fine-tune your site, and spot any problems.
Marathon result: Dragon's Den 1, Apprentice 0 (23 April 2007)
The BBC's Evan Davis beat last year's Apprentice winner round the marathon course on Sunday; but it was closer than expected, and a rematch is on the cards.
Two arrested for wifi 'leeching' (23 April 2007)
Ever been tempted to leech off someone else's wireless network? Of course not, because that would be illegal. But if you've got a network yourself, don't run the risk of others doing so.
Google: the biggest still gets bigger (23 April 2007)
You probably knew that Google was the number one search engine... but it might surprise you to learn by how much.
Instant Chat and the new BT Web hosting (20 April 2007)
Enhance communication with your customers and gain instant feedback on your site.
Middle-aged will drive mobile web (20 April 2007)
Mundane day-to-day needs are most likely to make people browse the internet on their mobiles, says a new study.
It's Dragon's Den v Apprentice on the Marathon (19 April 2007)
Fans of business telly will recognise a couple of the famous faces pounding the streets of London on Sunday. Which is better - Dragon's Den or The Apprentice? Only one way to find out...
The Apprentice: principles and profit margins (19 April 2007)
A rather flat episode this week, and an air of inevitability about the unlucky candidate's departure; but a few potential winners are beginning to emerge.
'Ditch PowerPoint, it's a disaster' (19 April 2007)
An Australian professor says brains can't handle bad presentations; he's the latest expert to criticise the way people tend to use PowerPoint.
Monitoring staff email 'was human rights breach' (18 April 2007)
A Welsh college violated an employee's right to privacy when it monitored her internet use, according to the European Court. Time to review your company policy?
What is Search Engine Optimisation, and do I care? (18 April 2007)
If you're hoping your website will generate business for your company, you need to give some thought to your ranking on Google and other search engines. Here's why.
BT helps promote your software (17 April 2007)
Are you a software developer looking to promote your on-demand applications? Want to connect with other like-minded businesses and individuals? If so, listen up...
Complete our survey and win fantastic prizes (17 April 2007)
Win a pair of tickets to the UEFA cup final or a wireless headset by completing our short survey.
Google's free tool takes the guesswork out of web design (17 April 2007)
This great new service lets you try out all your ideas for tweaking your website, and puts hard numbers on what works and what doesn't. Just think, no more arguments with designers!
Bad-tempered bloggers can damage your business (17 April 2007)
People searching for your business might go straight to your rivals if their search results include negative feedback. Here's how you can fight back.
Google buys web ad network for $3.1bn (16 April 2007)
Acquiring DoubleClick will make things better for users, advertisers and publishers, says the search engine; and who would bet against them?
The end of email is nigh? (16 April 2007)
As spam gets worse, and younger internet users turn away from email generally, what are the implications for your business?
Identity Protection and the new BT Web hosting (13 April 2007)
Do you know who is accessing your personal details online? Our new service, launching this month with the BT Web hosting portfolio, ensures complete privacy.
Web-based surveys the easy way (13 April 2007)
It's often surprisingly difficult to put together a decent online form. But here's the website that could be the answer to your prayers.
World-class management inspiration on tap (13 April 2007)
Fancy a weekly dose of some of the planet's smartest brains discussing the future of technology, entertainment and design? You're sure to see things differently when you see TED.
Sneaky look at the future of Google (12 April 2007)
We've found the site where Google puts its ideas to the test. What does the future of searching look like? Probably a lot like this.
The Apprentice: remember, that's entertainment (12 April 2007)
I'm feeling a bit cheated by this week's episode. Did Alan Sugar fire the right person, or was it the outcome which suited the producers best?
Mark your mark on Google Maps (11 April 2007)
Google's new 'My Maps' function makes it a doddle to create your own interactive map.
Are you a Start-Up Star? (11 April 2007)
The search is on for the UK's most innovative and dynamic start-up businesses - but you'd better be quick.
'Keeping In Touch' with staff on maternity (10 April 2007)
New rules on maternity came into force this week, giving new mums additional paid leave, and introducing new 'Keeping In Touch' days during their time off.
Other blogs are available: the guru of modern marketing (10 April 2007)
Seth Godin describes himself as a 'bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change'. He also happens to write one of the planet's must-read blogs, particularly if you're in the business of marketing a small company.
Men of Britain, we should be ashamed ( 5 April 2007)
A BT-sponsored poll reveals Britain's favourite words. 'Love' was the overall winner - but the male half of the population has really let itself down.
The Apprentice: a slow, agonising exit ( 5 April 2007)
This week's episode saw a case study in how to get yourself fired - and even a moment of boardroom drama wasn't enough to save the eventual victim.
Rank higher on search engines with the new BT Web hosting ( 5 April 2007)
Finally - an effective but simple-to-use search optimisation tool. Available with the new BT Web hosting service, launching this month.
People read more online than in print ( 4 April 2007)
Readers on the internet have zero attention-span, right? Er, wrong, according to a major new investigation, which will be of interest to anyone producing marketing materials.
Can a free Microsoft Office rival do the business? ( 3 April 2007)
Open-source competitor OpenOffice.org continues to improve, showing you can survive without Word, Excel and PowerPoint - but it's still a brave choice for any small business.
Blame those Eastern Europeans, says Chancellor ( 3 April 2007)
Gordon Brown says it's not his fault that small business corporation tax went up in the Budget; apparently it's all down to dodgy operators in Eastern Europe.
Google takes majority of £2bn online ad spend ( 2 April 2007)
Online advertising is now worth more than national newspapers, and Google alone is fast catching up on ITV1. Its innovative Adwords service could be a great way to promote your business.
3.5m people suffer online fraud: whose fault? ( 2 April 2007)
Why do you keep getting spam email? Because a surprisingly high number of people respond to it, according to a new survey.
