Useful links and insight from the BT Business team2008-09-02T23:00:03+00:00Movable Type 3.35tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1Martin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-09-02T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1260

Over this coming weekend, the 23rd and 24th of August, the Business blog will be moving to a new home - www.insight.bt.com/blog.

<p>Over this coming weekend, the 23rd and 24th of August, the Business blog will be moving to a new home - www.insight.bt.com/blog.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogging" rel="tag">blogging</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/businessblog" rel="tag">business blog</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/insight" rel="tag">insight</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/369960028" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/announcements/the-business-blog-is-moving.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-09-01T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1257

As small businesses ask Ofgem to check their soaring energy bills, should more small businesses be looking to go green to save their bank balances?

<p>As small businesses ask Ofgem to check their soaring energy bills, should more small businesses be looking to go green to save their bank balances?</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/energy" rel="tag">energy</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/368830062" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/how-going-green-can-be-the-ans.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-31T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1256

Customisation can be great for customers, but make sure that you stay on the right side of privacy concerns.

<p>Customisation can be great for customers, but make sure that you stay on the right side of privacy concerns.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ads" rel="tag">ads</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/customisation" rel="tag">customisation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/yahoo" rel="tag">yahoo</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/367888480" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/being-careful-about-customisat.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-27T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1255

Customer relationship management is nothing new to the world of business, but at a time when hanging onto your customers is crucial it is becoming more important now than ever.

<p>Customer relationship management is nothing new to the world of business, but at a time when hanging onto your customers is crucial it is becoming more important now than ever.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/crm" rel="tag">crm</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/customerrelationship" rel="tag">customer relationship</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/sugarcrm" rel="tag">sugar crm</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/364593992" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/how-crm-can-help-your-business.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-25T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1253

If a big chain opens close to you, should you panic? A lesson from Australia suggests not.

<p>If a big chain opens close to you, should you panic? A lesson from Australia suggests not.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/sme" rel="tag">sme</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/starbucks" rel="tag">starbucks</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/362716678" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/how-small-retailers-can-give-a.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-24T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1250

You've got numerous recycling bins at home and you're obsessed with your carbon footprint, but what happens when you step foot in your office?

<p>You've got numerous recycling bins at home and you're obsessed with your carbon footprint, but what happens when you step foot in your office?</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbonfootprint" rel="tag">carbon footprint</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/green" rel="tag">green</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recycling" rel="tag">recycling</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/361823510" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/can-you-keep-up-your-ethical-l.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-21T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1246

Between midnight on Saturday and 6am on Sunday the 10th of August 2008, we will be carrying out some essential updates to the Business Blog, which will result in it being offline for 6 hours.

<p>Between midnight on Saturday and 6am on Sunday the 10th of August 2008, we will be carrying out some essential updates to the Business Blog, which will result in it being offline for 6 hours.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/maintenance" rel="tag">maintenance</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/359519255" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/announcements/business-blog-site-maintenance.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-21T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1245

Expanding into Europe can win you sales and doesn't mean opening regional offices - thanks to the web.

<p>Expanding into Europe can win you sales and doesn't mean opening regional offices - thanks to the web.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/exports" rel="tag">exports</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/359175131" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/the-easy-way-to-expand-into-eu.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-20T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1244

If your sales are seasonal or only on certain days, try using an online store to even out your business.

<p>If your sales are seasonal or only on certain days, try using an online store to even out your business.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ecommerce" rel="tag">ecommerce</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/onlinepayments" rel="tag">online payments</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/shoponline" rel="tag">shop online</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/358127951" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/ecommerce-and-online-payments/even-out-your-sales-with-an-on.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-19T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1243

A shortage of IT skills is holding back some companies from implementing flexible working.

<p>A shortage of IT skills is holding back some companies from implementing flexible working.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blackberry" rel="tag">blackberry</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/btworkspace" rel="tag">bt workspace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/flexibleworking" rel="tag">flexible working</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/357237094" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/can-you-get-the-it-skills-you.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-18T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1240

Are you working all the hours of the day? If so, can you balance things out a little with technology?

<p>Are you working all the hours of the day? If so, can you balance things out a little with technology? </p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bttradespace" rel="tag">bt tradespace</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/356073947" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/60-hours-a-week-and-loving-it.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-17T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1239

You might think that an economic downturn would be the kind of time when people hunker down, batton down the hatches, and stick with their job.

<p>You might think that an economic downturn would be the kind of time when people hunker down, batton down the hatches, and stick with their job.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/economicdownturn" rel="tag">economic downturn</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/355080666" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/britons-are-more-entrepreneuri.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-14T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1238

Low-cost laptops are getting cheaper, more powerful, and more portable too.

<p>Low-cost laptops are getting cheaper, more powerful, and more portable too. <br /> </p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/asus" rel="tag">asus</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/eeepc" rel="tag">eeepc</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/laptop" rel="tag">laptop</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/352363852" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/it-systems-and-support/i-think-its-fair-to.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-12T18:00:04-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1236

Technology means where you work can be much more flexible. But for some businesses, location is still what matters.

<p>Technology means where you work can be much more flexible. But for some businesses, location is still what matters.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/businesslocation" rel="tag">business location</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/location" rel="tag">location</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/350264264" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/email-and-communications/when-does-your-location-matter.phpMartin Fauxhttp://communities.bttradespace.com/Communities/Members/ViewContact/tabid/83/UserId/52183/Default.aspx2008-08-11T18:00:03-05:00tag:blog.btbroadbandoffice.com,2008://1.1235

Most employees no longer check in and out with time cards, but while this trend has almost disappeared, the use of swipe card monitoring and CCTV cameras can have a similar 'big brother' effect.

<p>Most employees no longer check in and out with time cards, but while this trend has almost disappeared, the use of swipe card monitoring and CCTV cameras can have a similar 'big brother' effect.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the BT business blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bt" rel="tag">bt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/humanrightsact" rel="tag">human right's act</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/privacy" rel="tag">privacy</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bt/business/atom/~4/349209544" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.btbroadbandoffice.com/archive/doing-business-online/protecting-your-privacy-at-wor.php