July 2007
Passing the word on passwords (31 July 2007)
Here are my tips on tricks that you can use to create memorable and safe passwords.
Unleash your brain power with mind maps (30 July 2007)
Mind maps are an increasingly popular tool in note-taking and brainstorming. See if they can help you improve your productivity with these sites and software tools.
Don't get caught with your (cyber) pants down (27 July 2007)
Being secure while using the internet is important - doubly so when you use the internet in business, even if you only use email.
Keeping your business afloat (26 July 2007)
Simple steps to help your business keep running, should you face adversity.
Businesses abandon Second Life (26 July 2007)
3D virtual world Second Life was the 'last big thing' on the internet. Global brands set up shop, and started selling pretend items for real money. It didn't last.
'Light shoppers' set to drive Christmas sales (25 July 2007)
Experts say it'll pay dividends if you ensure your e-commerce site caters for older and less experienced online shoppers this Christmas.
How should you measure traffic to your website? (24 July 2007)
A major industry player has ruled that page impressions are no longer the most useful measurement of website success.
Why Facebook matters to your business (23 July 2007)
There's no stopping social networking site Facebook. But how can you put it to use for your business... and what are your staff doing on it already?
New tool promises better web protection (20 July 2007)
Internet Explorers can download an early version of a new web security tool with significant advantages over its predecessors.
Six million dot-uk domains and counting (19 July 2007)
A Merseyside builder became the six-millionth UK domain name earlier this month. It's never been cheaper to buy one, and there's good reason to do so.
Social browser Flock: too little, too late (18 July 2007)
Two years ago, Firefox spin-off Flock promised to be the browser for the 'web 2.0' era. But progress has been slow: does its latest version do enough?
BT eSignature can help beat delays in the postal service (17 July 2007)
Due to the postal strikes, your important secure documents sent by mail will be delayed, and only you will know what the impact will be for your business.
YouTube, a blender, an iPhone - and a five-fold sales increase (17 July 2007)
Blendtec's latest YouTube video sees an Apple iPhone converted into a pile of dust. Stupid it may be, but nobody's laughing at Blendtec's sales figures.
To blog or not to blog? (16 July 2007)
Usability guru Jakob Nielsen has caused a stir by suggesting that businesses should concentrate their efforts somewhere other than blogging.
Last chance for entrepreneur competition (13 July 2007)
Celebrity photographer Perou is encouraging entrepreneurs to enter the BT Essence of an Entrepreneur competition to win a photoshoot with him. We caught up with the man himself for a short video interview to find out more.
Are you using VoIP yet? (13 July 2007)
BT Business Broadband Voice is free if you have BT Business Total Broadband so now you too can make cheap calls over the internet.
Silent 999 calls: blame the technology (13 July 2007)
The 999 emergency service is 70 years old. But a shocking proportion of the 80,000 calls it receives daily are accidental.
Now's the time to chat in business (12 July 2007)
Are you one of the 25 percent that currently use Instant Messaging in business?
Calling time on Tycoon (12 July 2007)
ITV's business reality show returned to the airwaves this week, in a shorter, lower-profile slot. It didn't help.
How do you write your emails? (12 July 2007)
A Guardian article has sparked a debate about formality and informality in emails. Is a one-line message the ultimate in efficiency, or just rude?
250 years old, but still essential business knowledge (11 July 2007)
Written in 1757, Benjamin Franklin's tips on work and business still stand up today. Even better, because it's long out of copyright, you can download it all free.
With BT eSignature contracts can be signed in minutes (10 July 2007)
Electronic signatures instantly delivered to both sender and recipient, the moment a contract is signed.
Yes, you can browse the web on your mobile (10 July 2007)
The internet is unusable on mobile phones, right? Wrong. This free tool from a Norwegian browser specialist makes it easy.
Ultimate tool for eBay addicts ( 9 July 2007)
A new Firefox add-on brings lots of useful eBay tools into your browser.
Free IT support for flood affected business ( 6 July 2007)
If your business has been affected by the recent flooding, you may be entitled to free IT support from BT.
Google drops charges on Feedburner RSS services ( 6 July 2007)
Once again, Google has bought a web innovator, and has stopped charging for their services. This time, it's RSS specialist Feedburner. Could it be a useful addition to your website?
Fancy yourself as the next Roman Abramovich? ( 6 July 2007)
A community of football fans is getting remarkably close to its objective of buying a club, and running it via web voting.
Did you miss 'Tycoon' this week? ( 5 July 2007)
Peter Jones's flopping business reality show was unceremoniously dumped from its prime time slot this week.
Free photos to spruce up your site ( 4 July 2007)
It's easier than you think to find professional-quality photographs for your website - and probably cheaper too. Shall we start at 'free'?
What do blogs bring to business? ( 3 July 2007)
A three minute video clip explaining the benefits blogging can bring to business.
Most online traders ignorant of relevant laws ( 3 July 2007)
The Office of Fair Trading has found worrying levels of ignorance among online businesses when it comes to consumers' rights.
Are you a moofer? ( 2 July 2007)
Microsoft's new blog about mobile working has some useful knowledge and ideas about how you and your company could work more flexibly.
