Small Business Blog from Microsoft

Small business technology, product and solutions: information, tips and advice

The best new Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts

I upgraded to Windows 7 yesterday and WOW - it really is as good as everyone says it is. Fast,...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 10/01/2009

Proven anti-virus protection - free - with Microsoft Security Essentials

Viruses, spyware and other malicious software is a real and growing problem - and just as your...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/30/2009

New resources on Microsoft's Small Business website

New on our small business website are a couple of great articles on SEO and upgrading to Windows 7;...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/29/2009

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/21/2009

2009 National Enterprise Awards winners

Best Website, Combating Worklessness, Customer Focus, Innovation and Unsung Hero were among the...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/18/2009

SMBs can learn about Bing at ad:tech, London, 22-23 September

Guest post from Cedric Chambaz, Marketing Manager, Microsoft Advertising Back in June, Microsoft...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/16/2009

Profit up for home businesses by staycation spending

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/15/2009

Office at work and home - helpful hints

My colleague over in Office Online has just posted a great blog I thought worth sharing with all...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/08/2009

10 ways to save thousands of pounds

MSN Money is claiming we can all save potentially thousands of pounds if we carry out a few changes...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/07/2009

Check out Microsoft Store

Have you visited the Microsoft Store (UK) recently? It's worth a look! New products available to...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/04/2009

Low-cost ways to maintain and protect your computers

On the BBC site today is a story entitled Reboot for UK's ‘oldest' computer. Britain's oldest...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 09/03/2009

Home Business Uncovered

Home business website, Enterprise Nation, is going on a national road trip to produce a documentary...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/28/2009

Is this a good time to start a small business?

According to a story on the BBC business site today, the answer is Undoubtedly yes. Here's a taste...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/25/2009

Women in business

On the Small Business website we have a an SB+ section dedicated to providing additional resources...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/24/2009

How to start a health and beauty business

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation, the home business website, and author of...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/24/2009

Multimap add-on tool for Outlook 2007

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to include a map when you’re sending a meeting request? Thanks to a...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/21/2009

Developing your website

A website is like any other business tool – you need to make sure it’s working as well as it can. So...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/19/2009

Download our mini-guides on cashflow, CRM, servers and technology

We’re recently produced some great mini-guides on various business and IT topics. These are all very...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/17/2009

Find a Microsoft Partner, product or solution with Pinpoint

Pinpoint is online marketplace (replacing Solution Finder) that helps you identify which Microsoft...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/14/2009

Plugging our Business & Industry site

Not such a small business anymore? Maybe it’s time to take a look at our Business & Industry...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/12/2009

60-second Business Insider Videos

Pushed for time but need some help? Try our 60-second business insider videos. We’ve currently 45 of...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/10/2009

Advice on deciding programs and licences a small business needs

If you’re unsure of which particular programs you may or may not need, and don’t know whether or not...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/05/2009

Small Business Book of the month

Every month we feature a new book from Microsoft Press at a great 50% discount. Whether you’re a...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 08/03/2009

Wi-Fi locator gives you access on the go

If you’re out and about a lot you want to be able to check your emails, find out where you’re...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/31/2009

Digital Britain - what does it mean for SMEs?

The SME Advisory Panel met for the fourth and final time last week to discuss the state of the UK...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/29/2009

Advice on deciding programs and licences a small business may need

If you’re unsure of which particular programs you may or may not need, and don’t know whether or not...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/28/2009

Microsoft Wave - check it out!

I have been waiting all day for this site to go live and now it has so despite the fact that I...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/27/2009

Need a new PC now? Buy now, Get a Windows 7 upgrade later

Here's a chance to have your cake and eat it too. With the Windows 7 Upgrade Option, you can get a...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/24/2009

Small firms driving GDP

There's an interesting story on the BBC website today - Small firms want help to drive GDP.It's...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/24/2009

Windows 7 flies off virtual shelf - pre-order from today at a special price

Microsoft is making pre-order copies of Windows 7 available through selected retail partners at...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/15/2009

Growing optimism among small firms

The latest market report from the 10 small businesses the BBC has been following over the past few...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/13/2009

Mobile phone directory opens up new cold-calling avenues

From next week your mobile phone number is no longer private. You - and your children - can be...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/09/2009

Tell us your Office 2007 success story and get some free PR!

Have you got an Office 2007 success story you'd like to share? Perhaps an illustration of how Office...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/06/2009

Five steps to making a sale

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 07/03/2009

Firm's recession roller coaster ride.

There's an interesting story on the BBC website today on how a small retail business is not just...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/29/2009

Ask the Expert: Hosted technology is affordable and hassle-free

Our 'Ask the Expert' question for June is answered by Ann Merrick, Managing Director of Infineo, a...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/25/2009

National Enterprise Network launches Home Enterprise Week 6-10 July

More than 60% of small businesses are now started from home and an estimated 8 million people will...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/19/2009

BT Business Experience 2009 - register now

BT Business is hosting a free week-long BT Business Experience event from 29th June to 3rd July 2009...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/18/2009

Get more out of Outlook 2007

Book of the month for June is Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Inside Out on sale with a 50% discount...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/17/2009

Four steps to the perfect home office

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/15/2009

Ask the Experts: entry-level CRM systems

Our May ‘Ask the Expert' was Robert Peledie, a CRM consultant for Chorus IT, who tackled the...

Author: Microsoft Small Business Date: 06/12/2009

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