Doing business online
Know the competition ( 4 July 2008)
You shouldn't worry about the competition, but knowing their strengths and weaknesses can give you an advantage.
Get the right CRM solution for your business (27 June 2008)
Customer relationship management may seem like something larger businesses need to worry about, but that's where you'd be wrong.
Is now the best time to start a business? (26 June 2008)
Ever counted how many times you see the term 'credit crunch' in one day? Well here's one more, but it might actually buck the ususal trend.
Avoid a £5000 fine - make sure your employees are legal (24 June 2008)
Employing illegal workers won't just cost you money - it could get you "named and shamed"
Learning the lesson of Sainsbury's lost sales (23 June 2008)
Sainsbury's is estimated to have lost £1.5 million thanks to a failed web site.
What Narnia can teach your business (18 June 2008)
The inheritors of the estate of C. S. Lewis, author of the Chronicles of Narnia series of books, have found themselves in something of a pickle - and it appears to be partly down to someone not paying attention.
How do you treat your temps? (17 June 2008)
The government has agreed to give some 1.3 million temps equivalent rights to full-time permanent employees after just 12 weeks of employment.
New Feature for BT PC Fax - Customers can now text you back on your fax number! (17 June 2008)
Your customers can now fax or text you at the same number!
Are "baby PCs" the wave of the future? ( 9 June 2008)
Do you really need a powerful PC to do serious business? Some current trends in computers suggest the answer might be "no".
Make the most of the mobile web ( 5 June 2008)
How people use the web on their mobiles is different. Treat mobile browsing as something unique, and plan for it.
Do we want massive malls, or local businesses? ( 4 June 2008)
With large shopping malls mushrooming across the country, are the prospects for our smaller retailers bleak?
The perils of home business ( 3 June 2008)
Working from home permanently might sound idyllic, but is it really right for you?
Customer content - good vs. evil? ( 2 June 2008)
User reviews can mean great things for small businesses, but whilst they can sometimes cure dying products, they can also be a sure fire way to kill them too.
Stop travelling and start sharing (27 May 2008)
Web conferencing and collaboration (sharing) tools are now becoming the norm
Keep in touch with your customers (23 May 2008)
In order to keep our Tradespacers up to date with what we're up to and offer up our thoughts for discussion, we've set-up our own Tradespace blog.
Microsoft's solution to Google: cold, hard cash (23 May 2008)
Microsoft's new "cashback" service offers customers money back on purchases via search
After every downturn comes an upturn (21 May 2008)
A new report suggests the US may be coming out of its downturn earlier than expected
The email-free customers (20 May 2008)
A large minority of US customers don't even have email. How do you reach them?
Educate your staff to save money (19 May 2008)
Saving money doesn't have to mean changing your technology, a bit of education can go a long way too - well at least if energy consumption is on the cards.
Three ways to do well in a downturn (16 May 2008)
With the UK facing a downturn, how can small businesses survive?
The suite smell of success (15 May 2008)
BT Customer Manager could save you time and energy by managing and sharing business and customer information to help you gain a competitive advantage in today's market.
Public sector contracts now available to all (13 May 2008)
As the Olympics gears up and more contracts are offered to small and medium sized businesses, it's now the turn of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) to open up more contract possibilities.
Ten tips for small business PR (12 May 2008)
Think you need an expensive agency to do some simple PR? Think again - you can do it yourself
Location awareness - the next big thing in mobile Internet ( 9 May 2008)
You're walking along the street at lunch time when your phone alerts you - a friend is nearby eating lunch, and is open to having some company.
Being always on wins the business ( 6 May 2008)
Having your email with you everywhere doesn't have to mean constant interruption.
Government must 'shun quick business fixes' ( 1 May 2008)
The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has criticised the Government's favour of short-term solutions, using immigrant employees to fill vacancies rather than train and develop existing and future workforces.
Take action on climate change this May Day (30 April 2008)
Think you know everything about how your business can help stop climate change - think again.
Future of businesses in the hands of London Mayor (30 April 2008)
Want to affect the future of business? Then get out and vote in the London Mayoral elections.
Want to hone your business skills? Get a mentor. (29 April 2008)
Companies should look to experienced mentors to hone their business skills, says businesswoman Angela Wright.
The new way to send post? (28 April 2008)
First came the postal service, then came courier services and now, via the internet we have online services that allow us to send documents without leaving the comfort of our chair!
BT SaaS boosted with NetSuite (24 April 2008)
Software as a Service (SaaS) packages, no longer just for the big boys.
Price slashes - good or bad for customer loyalty? (18 April 2008)
Are price cuts the best way to deal with an economic slowdown, or simply the only way businesses can keep their customers happy?
Give your business a boost (15 April 2008)
Finding out how to give your new business that extra boost can mean spending unnecessary hours chained to your computer researching the latest economic developments.
Why the hardest capital to get is ideas ( 2 April 2008)
The barriers to starting a company used to hinge around money. Everyone needed capital to start with, to hire an office, buy equipment, rent a new phone line and so on.
Got a big idea? Make it simple (18 March 2008)
But how do you know if your idea has the potential to be turned into a successful business?
Superwomen taking over the ranks of superrich (13 March 2008)
With a third of UK businesswomen expecting to become millionaires within the next five years, are we a nation transfixed with the idea of living a life of luxury?
Videos on Tradespace - Oh Susanna, what a Triker! ( 7 March 2008)
I can just picture a bunch of middle age men (or perhaps the Hulk 'The Real American' Hogan) hurtling down a mountain on a "triker"!
Video at work - bane or boon? ( 7 March 2008)
Some companies in the US are blocking video in the workplace. The reason?...
Is Microsoft getting ready to bring Office online? ( 4 March 2008)
Microsoft is set to announce the change of strategy in the next few weeks.
Tradespace and video marketing (29 February 2008)
An example of a business using video to promote themselves.
How far can monitoring your workforce go? (29 February 2008)
One-third of employers believe they should take an interest in how much their employees drink, even outside working hours.
Keeping the business in the family (27 February 2008)
Thinking of taking over a family business? Perhaps employing other siblings to help you out? Well you could do worse.
The weak spot of the internet (27 February 2008)
For two hours on Sunday, YouTube - one of the most popular sites on the internet - was effectively wiped off the web. However, the problem wasn't the fault of YouTube's owner Google.
Don't miss out - get your business online (26 February 2008)
Despite the internet being a huge feature of modern life, lots of smaller businesses still don't have any kind of effective web presence.
Part 1 : How can you create better partner and customer relationships? (25 February 2008)
Surely by providing first class partner relationship programmes we can improve customer relationships too?
Mother's day ideas from BT Tradespace (22 February 2008)
Tradespace businesses that have products or services just for this occasion.
Viral campaigns : All for a bit of attention (22 February 2008)
Flashmob stops the traffic in Trafalgar Square, but would you join a viral marketing stunt?
Can technology motivate your business for growth? - Part 1. (21 February 2008)
Perhaps you remember what it was like to surf the internet with 56kbps dial-up connectivity. Wasn't it so slow?
Buying a domain? Read it carefully... (20 February 2008)
Words that look perfectly innocent when separated by spaces can mean something entirely different when crammed together.
Part 1 : How can you avoid losing out to your competitors? (19 February 2008)
Where is your business now? When you need to begin a journey, the first thing you need to know is your current location.
Charities on BT Tradespace (15 February 2008)
One charity that's using Tradespace to help raise the profile of their chosen cause.
Get some brownie points on Valentine's Day (13 February 2008)
How much grovelling will you have to do if there's a late meeting that ruins your well-laid plans?
Find great new sites with Google Reader (13 February 2008)
Keeping up with your favourite sites is a lot easier thanks to feed readers.
If you have BT eShop, this is for you! (11 February 2008)
As well as moving the service to a new improved platform, eShop will also be getting a small boost in features.
Is Valentine's Day on the 14th of Feb or the 14th of March? ( 8 February 2008)
Japanese men wait till the 14th of March to send gifts to the lady in their life, but only if they've received a gift themselves on the 14th of Feb.
Is it time you changed your life? ( 6 February 2008)
Whatever it is you want to do - or even if you don't know what it is yet - One Life Live 2008 would be a great place to start your new life.
Can you think like a customer? ( 6 February 2008)
According to the Chartered Institute of Marketing, businesses need to think like customers when creating their marketing campaigns.
A new way to reach the young ( 5 February 2008)
Would you be prepared to have cheap or even free mobile calls in return for receiving adverts on your mobile phone?
Companies should be careful with user generated content ( 5 February 2008)
Getting your customers to be your advocates isn't just the cheapest way of getting the messages about your company out there - it's also the most effective.
Lessons from "Le Crunch" ( 4 February 2008)
Not every company could survive a rogue employee throwing around most of its value on stock market gambles..
Preparing for the worst (25 January 2008)
No matter how small your business, a business continuity plan should be an essential.
The rise of the old entrepreneurs (24 January 2008)
My own retirement plan involves a sunny beach, a deck chair, and listening to a lot of cricket on the radio - but...
Trust the experts on social networks (21 January 2008)
Anyone who's wandered around an office at lunch time and counted the number of people staring at their Facebook profiles is bound to wonder if it's really an aid to productivity.
BT Tradespace of the week: Le Beau 10 (18 January 2008)
An up and coming nail salon with a great Tradespace site!
Are you ready for mobile advertising? (18 January 2008)
Internet advertising is something that most companies will now be familiar with. But should you be considering mobile ads, too?
Viral Marketing... back again, just like spam? (17 January 2008)
But will it stand the true test of time?
Five technologies for 2008 (16 January 2008)
With Macworld Expo and CES being held in January - now's the perfect time to make a few predictions about technology.
Mobile trends for 2008 (16 January 2008)
If you think your mobile phone is important to you now, wait until it's also where you get your email, your entertainment, and your online social address book.
Are you ready for virtual business? (15 January 2008)
If industry analyst Forrester is to be believed, the answer is "yes".
Viral marketing - the best way to advertise your business? (15 January 2008)
With new research showing traffic to online video sites doubled in 2007 are we missing a business trick?
Open all hours? (14 January 2008)
In this generation of international trade and 24-hour working days is it true that your business never sleeps?
More on social networks and business (14 January 2008)
Raj Anand founder of Kwiqq has had his Facebook account blocked after sending messages to his network of contacts.
Choosing your company web address name (14 January 2008)
If you thought picking a name for your business was hard, try replicating that name for a web address.
BT Tradespace of the week: marinescape (11 January 2008)
A Tradespacer selling photos for lovers of the sea and coast.
Can you trust social networks? (11 January 2008)
They're great for making business contacts and networking, but...
Making the Web Work for You (10 January 2008)
Join our free online web seminar on 24th January at 2pm to find out what else you can do to promote your business online.
For consumers today, and business tomorrow (10 January 2008)
One of the more interesting trends in technology is a shift in the balance of power between business and consumers over who determines what technologies become successful.
Red faces all round? ( 8 January 2008)
Training your staff to deal with customers can be a daunting task, but mention the word role-play and many employees will run back to their desks in fear.
Christmas break or Christmas nightmare? ( 7 January 2008)
How many of the people you work with have just managed to have a solid two week break?
BT Tradespace of the week : Taste&Buy ( 4 January 2008)
Offering a new way of buying wines and champagnes through private parties, Taste&Buy have also set up a Tradespace community dedicated to the discussion of wines and champagnes.
BT Tradespacer of the week: Explorer Family Adventures (28 December 2007)
A Tradespace which specialises in family adventure travel and tailor-made holidays anywhere in the world.
BT's Christmas recipe for SME success (24 December 2007)
Don't make a meal out of starting your own business, just follow this simple step-by-step recipe and it can be a piece of cake!
BT Tradespace of the week: DIOSA (21 December 2007)
This weeks Tradespacer of the week, are offering discounts on products purchased via their Tradespace.
The perfect employee (19 December 2007)
Do you feel it's still your technology skills that set you apart from the crowd?
Show us some loyalty (17 December 2007)
Can loyalty cards help your business?
BT Tradespacer of the week: Granny Jackson's ( 7 December 2007)
Supplier of Scottish confectionery.
BT Tradespace of the week: Boxy Lady (30 November 2007)
A Tradespace that specialises in products to decoupage.
And now you can submit your expenses by text message! (29 November 2007)
Avoid the end-of-month scramble to compile trips and find receipts.
Tradespacer of the week: PR Basics (23 November 2007)
Another great example of a small business using BT Tradespace to promote their services.
Community spotlight: Vegan food and shopping (22 November 2007)
Our first BT Tradespace community spotlight focuses on all things vegan.
BT Tradespacer of the week: Spottie Dottie (16 November 2007)
The place to find products to pamper your dog or cat!
Build your company's fanbase on Facebook (14 November 2007)
Facebook has introduced new features aimed at businesses and advertising. Do your customers love you enough to declare themselves 'fans'?
Should you advertise on Facebook? ( 6 November 2007)
Facebook takes online advertising another step further, letting you target your audience with remarkable precision. But does it work?
Raising the stakes with eBay's Flash-y new tool (31 October 2007)
eBay's new desktop application shows what can be done with Adobe's new AIR technology. It could herald a beautiful new generation of Flash-based desktop software.
Nominate your online favourites (30 October 2007)
BT's new Online Excellence awards look for the sites you couldn't live without: and there's a chance for you to really go up in the world.
Mapping sites pile on the features (29 October 2007)
Microsoft adds new features to its Live Maps, including greater UK coverage for its 3D 'bird's eye' view. Google, meanwhile, favours the social approach.
Tradespacer of the week: The Goodies Mart (26 October 2007)
No, you can't buy Bill Oddie and co here but you can find some tremendous toys!
Do you have an 'outboard memory'? (26 October 2007)
Don't be ashamed if you can't remember your own mobile number. You won't be alone: more and more of us are outsourcing our memory.
Say goodbye to the paper expenses process! (22 October 2007)
A new on-line service from BT to help you manage your companies expenses.
BT Tradespacer of the week: Ethics Trading (19 October 2007)
Get your soap nuts here!
Redesign the office online (19 October 2007)
Shuffling the office furniture is a thankless and often agonising task. But here's a website which could streamline the whole process.
A nation of broadband amateurs (17 October 2007)
New studies show how much the internet, and specifically broadband, have become part of everyday life. But we're all making it up as we go along.
Video helps get your business noticed (16 October 2007)
As broadband fuels the rise in user-generated video, take a look at how some BT Tradespace businesses are using it to promote their services.
Adobe's new online software looks great (16 October 2007)
Adobe's efforts in the ever-expanding field of web-based applications are based on Flash, and will look fantastic - as demonstrated by one of the first projects to emerge.
Online advertising overtakes direct mail (15 October 2007)
Well over £1bn is being spent on online advertising in the UK; and whilst social networking sites aren't yet having a significant impact, they're starting to raise their game.
BT Tradespacer of the week: IT For Business (12 October 2007)
A Tradespacer that's been plugged!
Online whiteboards: the art of communicating (12 October 2007)
Sometimes the only way to communicate an idea is to sketch it out. Fine if we're all in the same room, but what if you're in different locations?
VoIP subscription included on our broadband package (11 October 2007)
Want to start saving money on your phones bills... check out VoIP.
Google's new sharing tool: give it time (10 October 2007)
These days there are better ways to share the stuff you find online than email. Google's new tool is far from the best, but it hasn't even been properly released yet.
Pre-Budget Report: new man, familiar story ( 9 October 2007)
Alastair Darling didn't want to hang around, as he delivered his first pre-budget report to the House of Commons. Small businesses will welcome the promise of simpler tax, but may be hit by other changes.
BT eSignature just got a lot cheaper! ( 8 October 2007)
An online service from BT that allows you to legally sign documents electronically.
Pay within 30 days - or else what? ( 7 October 2007)
You're legally entitled to claim interest if a client doesn't pay up on time: but how much, and is it worth the aggro?
Lessons from an unlocked iPhone ( 6 October 2007)
With iPhone unlocking tools already in general circulation, Steve Jobs admits Apple is playing a cat-and-mouse game against the world's hackers. It's not the first time he's used those words this year.
BT Tradespacer of the week: Littlesheep Learning ( 5 October 2007)
A BT Tradespacer making use of the recommendations feature.
BT brings communications to DIY programming tool ( 4 October 2007)
BT has just announced a partnership with a 'web 2.0' company which makes complex web-based applications as easy as drag-and-drop.
BT Website Creator is moving home ( 2 October 2007)
You're spoilt for website tools in our new Website Centre, including the EasySiteWizard, EasyStoreMaker, Blog Tools, PhotoAlbum to name but a few.
Google releases live online presentation tool ( 2 October 2007)
The new presentation component of Google Docs is still well behind PowerPoint in terms of slideshow editing; but its live chat facility is way ahead.
BT launches CRM tools for small businesses ( 1 October 2007)
To complement BT Tradespace, we've recently launched a set of free and simple to use small business productivity tools, named BT BizBox.
Tradespace of the week: Ambro Events (28 September 2007)
A great example of a business using the Tradespace features.
Amazon tops sales and satisfaction charts (26 September 2007)
The latest research shows Amazon continuing to dominate the online retail sector; but there's good news for other online-only brands, too.
Tradespace of the week: What is a HedgePig (21 September 2007)
An interesting example of one of the thousands of Tradespaces now up and running.
How will October's law changes affect your business? (19 September 2007)
Find out about the changes to pay rates, holiday entitlement and new flexible working arrangements.
New advice on data protection (19 September 2007)
New official guidance on what constitutes 'personal information' will help businesses through the tricky territory of data protection.
'Out of office' is no excuse (18 September 2007)
BT's Remote Access Pack allows you to log into your office PC from the other side of the world; and there's a special price just for BT customers.
Yes, distance relationships can work ( 4 September 2007)
We're all increasingly working with people we rarely meet, if ever. Now a London professor has produced ten golden rules for forming effective distance relationships.
BT Workspace takes a huge leap forward (31 August 2007)
Our online project management tool has had a radical facelift, with some major new functionality thrown in. There's never been a better time to give it a try: and yes, it's still free to begin with.
I'm a fraudster, please be my Facebook friend (29 August 2007)
Security experts Sophos publish useful tips for protecting your privacy in the still-expanding Facebook; but it all relies on a more realistic view of 'friendship'.
Free file storage from Microsoft (27 August 2007)
Microsoft brings its online storage service to the UK, but it doesn't compare especially favourably with other similar offerings.
Brits are up for e-commerce (17 August 2007)
A University of Oxford study shows that UK internet users no longer shy away from online shopping.
Find somewhere to sleep on your mobile (15 August 2007)
This mobile-friendly interface from a hotel website could be a lifesaver.
Exciting Changes at BT Tradespace (13 August 2007)
Over 10,000 members, new look & feel, and PayPal integration.
Google's new tool for online advertisers (13 August 2007)
If you're a heavy user of Google's pay-per-click advertising, you might want to try their free offline tool for managing your campaigns.
Click fraud: the flaw in the pay-per-click model ( 7 August 2007)
It's estimated that a sixth of all clicks on adverts like Google's 'sponsored links' is fraudulent, intended to profit the perpetrator, or harm the advertiser.
Peak time for online shopping ( 6 August 2007)
There's no good time to take your website down for maintenance. But there's one surprising slot in the week to avoid. Husbands of 'soap addict' wives, we're looking at you now.
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.
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?
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.
Ultimate tool for eBay addicts ( 9 July 2007)
A new Firefox add-on brings lots of useful eBay tools into your browser.
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.
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.
More than just the smoking ban (29 June 2007)
The English smoking ban isn't the only new law coming into force on 1 July. It's well worth signing up to the Business Link site for regular updates.
Happy birthday, PowerPoint! (27 June 2007)
It's coming up for 20 years since Microsoft bought a small Mac software company, Forethought, and its program for producing overhead transparencies.
UK leads the world in online video (22 June 2007)
YouTube looks set to become more popular online than even the BBC. With Brits leading the way in watching TV on their PC, should you be looking at YouTube as a marketing channel?
New poll picks the best of 'web 2.0' (20 June 2007)
You're sure to find a few sites and services among the Webware 100 which you hadn't heard of before.
Why all the fuss about Facebook? (19 June 2007)
With over 3.5 million members in the UK, Facebook - with its mix of sociability and stripped-back functionality - is becoming one of the most popular websites in the country.
Blow people away with Moo business cards (11 June 2007)
We recently highlighted web-friendly business card company Moo; here's how one blog reader uses their service to amaze potential clients.
Better detail in Google Earth ( 6 June 2007)
Most of England now gets the high-resolution treatment, as Google releases a new version of its satellite imagery software... but not Scotland?
Study reveals UK's top e-commerce sites ( 5 June 2007)
The 'top 50' e-commerce destinations is dominated by travel and technology retailers, but there are several notable exceptions.
The business card for 'moo-vers and shakers' (31 May 2007)
If you're trying to make a career in the world of 'web 2.0', it seems there's only one business card to have.
Web is key to UK's purchase decisions (30 May 2007)
A new survey confirms what we probably all suspected: even if they don't make their purchase online, the internet has become the key element in consumers' purchase decision process.
Oldies invade the internet (29 May 2007)
New analysis suggests that the 55+ age group is a growing force on the web.
Google adds universal element to search (25 May 2007)
You'd be forgiven for missing the big change to Google search results last week; but it hints at some important developments in the future.
One UK firm's modest approach to 'web 2.0' (22 May 2007)
A small Canterbury database consultancy is showing that you don't need an office in Soho or Silicon Valley to launch a web-based 'social software' tool.
Advertising to 'the long tail' (18 May 2007)
Should you spend your advertising budget buying spots on high-traffic sites, or seeking out smaller, more relevant audiences?
The new BT Web hosting - now launched ( 4 May 2007)
Our new Hosting portfolio brings a range of benefits designed to help grow your business - building a successful website has never been so easy.
Meet the man behind BT Tradespace ( 1 May 2007)
The BT Business team decamped to Covent Garden last week to present the latest in communications technology.
Search marketing simplified with BT Web Clicks ( 1 May 2007)
Promote your website in all the right places without the fuss - our new service effectively takes care of your search marketing, so that you can take care of your customers.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Product review: HP Pavilion dv6190eu laptop (28 February 2007)
A Hewlett Packard worth checking out.
Survey shows high demand for home working (26 February 2007)
Two-thirds of employees want to work from home by 2011.
Meet some of the first BT Tradespacers (23 February 2007)
The community now includes anyone from a kilt-supplier to a yacht maker to an author selling his own books.
Government to crack down on illegal software (21 February 2007)
Find out how new copyright legislation will affect your use of software.
Try out future business products at BT Beta (23 January 2007)
Test drive our beta products - including simplifying your bills, checking voice messages online and getting alerts and updates via your mobile.
Emerging ebusiness trends for small businesses (19 January 2007)
Scottish Enterprise has published an in-depth report on issues SMEs in ebusiness should consider including customer expectations, wireless technology and knowledge management.
Meet BT Business' new online director Jennifer Mowat ( 8 January 2007)
Since our new online director Jennifer Mowat has joined BT Business, our customers have been telling us they're more satisfied with BT Broadband office. Find out who Jennifer is and what she'll be offering to BT Business online customers.
Small business news briefing: 5 January ( 5 January 2007)
Today's news: a security flaw has been reported in Adobe Acrobat, internet downloads set to overtake the use of DVDs and television programming via the web taking off.
Small business news briefing: 4 January ( 4 January 2007)
In the news today: new waste regulations mean that computer suppliers must dispose of old equipment, traditional media organisations can benefit from user-generated content and Amazon taps into a new online sales niche.
Small business news briefing: 3 January ( 3 January 2007)
In the news today: small businesses expect the most growth online in 2007, EU launches new legislation to catch email scammers and Vodaphone teams with BT to offer its customers broadband.
Small business news briefing: 2 January ( 2 January 2007)
Our hand-picked news briefing for small business. Includes why SEO is good for small businesses and emerging Internet trends for 2007.
Ebusiness news roundup: 29 December (29 December 2006)
In the news today: the creator of Wikipedia and his search engine plans, Google vs Technorati and new Home Office plans that could affect Internet censorship.
Interesting ebusiness news stories: Wed 27 December (27 December 2006)
A pick of news stories hand-selected for small businesses.
The power of collective knowledge (27 November 2006)
The rise in social networking and web 2.0 type applications opens up a whole new world of opportunity for knowledge sharing among businesses.
Work from home and help the environment (30 October 2006)
The RAC Foundation is encouraging business motorists to ditch driving and work from home in an attempt to cut down C02 emissions.
US officials are seizing laptops! (27 October 2006)
If you carryout business in the US, you risk having your computer equipment being seized. Find out how this can be avoided.
Technical jargon is still confusing (13 October 2006)
There is a lot of jargon used online and even people who use the internet don't understand key terms. But there are resources available to help.
WEB 2.0 - What is it? ( 6 October 2006)
A non-technical explanation of WEB 2.0
Did you know it's national meetings week? ( 4 October 2006)
Apparently this week is national meetings week (NMW) and this year the focus is on holding green meetings.
What is a dotmobi domain and should I purchase one? (28 September 2006)
An explanation on why a business should have a dotmobi domain.
BT Broadband Surgery (26 September 2006)
BT's Mick Hegarty offers some expert advice in Growing Business Magazine's Broadband Surgery
Entrepreneurs share technology success ( 8 September 2006)
Award winning entrepreneurs were joined by celebrity photographer Perou, to record a web seminar for BT about the successful use of internet technology in business.
Too good to be true? It probably is! (22 August 2006)
Consumers are becoming more wary of scammers when purchasing online. We offer some practical advice on how to reassure potential customers.
Online travel news site (22 August 2006)
Check the Highways Agency's traffic site before embarking on that long journey.
Postal changes come in today (21 August 2006)
The Royal Mail's new postal rates come into force today and could affect the costs of online businesses who post their products to customers.
