Hints and tips
Are you starting up a business? (11 June 2008)
Join our free, live and interactive web seminar which will cover the pitfalls and offer support and advice.
You won't find old dirty desk in the NHS ( 8 May 2008)
The NHS are now taking things into their own hands and introducing 7,500 infection-resistant keyboards in hospitals across England.
Oi dirty desk - you're a health hazard ( 2 May 2008)
You're sat at your desk, munching on your breakfast, lunch and even a few snacks in between. It's great for convenience, but what about when you're finished?
Retirement isn't so great for everyone (14 April 2008)
For many the thought of retirement sounds like something worth working towards. Days spent in front of the TV, afternoons filled with yoga and tapestry classes seem blissful, but is diving head first into relaxation really the best move for your staff?
Make pretty pictures with Photoshop Express ( 2 April 2008)
Adobe has launched Photoshop Express, a free online version of its image editing program.
Make sure your workers are legal ( 3 March 2008)
Few people in business like reading regulations, particularly ones on employment. But the phrase "unlimited fine" is one that's likely to grab the attention of even the most regulation-averse business owner.
Microsoft suggest doodling! (28 February 2008)
Find a scrap of paper and get doodling for better business - that's the advice from the execs at Microsoft.
Should you go for "email free days"? (25 February 2008)
According to a survey by Glasgow University, employees working on a computer check email between 30 and 40 times an hour - a major distraction.
Confident - or over-confident? ( 8 February 2008)
The issue seems to be that, despite the overall doom and gloom about the health of banks (and thus credit), no one really seems to be sure about what's going to happen this year.
Green business - What's your excuse? ( 7 February 2008)
Isn't it about time everyone started facing up to their environmental responsibilities?
Have you completed your tax assessment? (29 January 2008)
Sorting out your self assessment tax forms is perhaps the last thing you fancy doing during a cold and wet January, but remember they have to be in on the 31st of January.
Giving with one hand, taking away with another (28 January 2008)
We spotted that small businesses will be giving HMRC a bonus this year in the form of fines for returning their tax forms late. The amount of the bonus - £200 million!
Energy costs could sap small business (15 January 2008)
But companies aren't totally helpless: for many, there are plenty of sensible steps which can be taken to reduce energy usage.
Are you paying too much for 'budget' travel ( 9 January 2008)
A Which? survey found that firms are charging as much as £32 in hidden extra ticket costs.
Ready for next month's law changes? ( 7 September 2007)
A number of rules and regulations are set to change on 1 October: it's well worth running your eye down the list, to see if you'll be among the thousands of businesses to be affected.
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.
Does your business have a no smoking policy? (28 June 2007)
If you are the owner or manager of a business then it is your responsibility to ensure your workplace remains smoke-free. Failure to comply could result in a fine of up to £2,500.
'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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to comply with the Data Protection Act ( 5 March 2007)
Eight principles to make sure your online user data collection is legal
Using your BT Broadband Office account (27 February 2007)
Tips to help you make the most of your account.
How Internet copyright legislation affects you (19 February 2007)
What you need to know about using material on the web and protecting yours.
Product review: Apple's new iPhone and similar devices (16 February 2007)
What's all the hype about Apple's new iPhone and fun gadgets to play with till it arrives.
Reduce and recycle waste to save money ( 9 February 2007)
Make waste management work for you - including schemes and teleworking advice
Open source - free programs for your business ( 8 February 2007)
What is open source and where can I find open source software
Take a free BT Business web seminar ( 2 January 2007)
If work is quiet following the holiday period, take the time to view our useful web seminars.
Internet marketing for the Christmas rush (11 December 2006)
With the big day only two weeks away, we've come up with a few tips to help you promote your goods and services during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
Laptop theft: How to protect your business data (22 November 2006)
The theft of a laptop belonging to a Nationwide employee highlights the impact a single loss can have on a business, even one the size of the Nationwide.
Now view your BT accounts in one place (31 October 2006)
BT has launched a new service which now allows customers to view their broadband bills on bt.com.
Hints and tips: Personalising your homepage (11 October 2006)
A set of tools that you may find useful for your "day to day" business.
Hints and tips on using this site - Forgotten your password? (21 September 2006)
Why you need to set-up a secret question and answer.
Hints and tips on using this site - permalinks and trackbacks (15 September 2006)
permalinks and trackbacks - What are they and how and when should they be used ?
Hints and tips on using this site - Using our XML feeds (12 September 2006)
What are XML feeds and why should I use them ?
