http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/archive.aspxThe latest headlines and articles from Microsoft Business(c) 2012, Microsoft.5Windows 8 users can unlock additional features by upgrading to the Pro pack.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/How-to-add-extra-features-to-Windows-8-801589998.aspxFri, 24 May 2013 09:20:12 GMTWhat contribution does flexible working make to business productivity?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Flexible-working-can-help-boost-business-productivity-801589997.aspxFri, 24 May 2013 09:17:37 GMTA clear and effective sales strategy is important for SMBs attempting to drive revenue, according to Start-Up Loans Company founder James Caan.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/SMBs-need-to-have-an-effective-sales-strategy-801589421.aspxThu, 23 May 2013 09:57:14 GMTThe BCC believes a fall in inflation is good news for UK business.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Fall-in-inflation-to-benefit-UK-business-says-BCC-801589416.aspxThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:22 GMTWhat are the principle benefits of cloud computing for businesses?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Top-5-benefits-of-cloud-computing-801588789.aspxWed, 22 May 2013 10:01:12 GMTGrowth of 4.8 per cent was witnessed in IT operations management (ITOM) software revenues in 2012, it has been reported.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Continued-expansion-in-the-ITOM-software-market-801588785.aspxWed, 22 May 2013 09:58:17 GMTThe FSB says cyber-crime costs the UK small business sector around £785 million per year.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/SMBs-losing-millions-to-cybercriminals-FSB-warns-801588783.aspxWed, 22 May 2013 09:56:18 GMTSmall companies need to make IT security more of a priority, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Take-steps-to-improve-IT-security-SMBs-urged-801588027.aspxTue, 21 May 2013 08:38:07 GMTManufacturers stand to benefit from the adoption of cloud computing services, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Cloud-services-help-support-manufacturing-growth-801587394.aspxMon, 20 May 2013 09:29:45 GMTSMBs should consider a full range of financing options, rather than simply relying on bank financing, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Consider-alternative-finance-options-CBI-urges-SMBs-801587392.aspxMon, 20 May 2013 09:28:19 GMTBusiness models are changing to reflect the advent of cloud computing technology, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Cloud-computing-impacting-on-firms-business-models-801586731.aspxFri, 17 May 2013 08:59:28 GMTMore must be done to reduce the gap between imports and exports in order to bolster the UK economy, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/UK-trade-gap-is-still-too-wide-warns-BCC-801586141.aspxThu, 16 May 2013 10:02:44 GMTBasic skills and a strong work ethic top the employer wish-list when it comes to new staff members, an FPB study has found.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Businesses-seeking-employees-with-basic-skills-and-great-attitude-801586118.aspxThu, 16 May 2013 09:42:08 GMTWhat are the major benefits of video conferencing and presence technology?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Top-5-benefits-of-conferencing-and-presence-tools-801585618.aspxWed, 15 May 2013 11:55:26 GMTThe CBI believes economic growth will continue in the UK throughout this year and next.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Economic-growth-to-continue-for-UK-CBI-predicts-801585471.aspxWed, 15 May 2013 09:52:39 GMTSMBs should harness the power of the internet to boost their growth potential, the FSB has claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/FSB-calls-on-SMBs-to-get-online-and-embrace-the-web-801585465.aspxWed, 15 May 2013 09:49:50 GMTHere are a few tips for remaining productive when you are working away from the office.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/How-to-work-productively-away-from-the-office-801584874.aspxTue, 14 May 2013 11:28:32 GMTSMBs have become increasingly important to the UK economy, a leading peer has claimed in his 'Growing Your Business' report.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Small-businesses-vital-to-the-UK-economy-says-Lord-Young-801584788.aspxTue, 14 May 2013 10:02:13 GMTSMBs are missing out on collective billions by failing to embrace modern technology, a new study has suggested.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Failure-to-embrace-technology-is-costing-UK-SMBs-801584110.aspxMon, 13 May 2013 09:35:59 GMTThe CBI and BCC have backed the decision to keep interest rates and quantitative easing on hold for at least another month.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Business-groups-back-May-monetary-policy-decisions-801584109.aspxMon, 13 May 2013 09:33:44 GMTThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has reflected on the legislative announcements in the Queen's Speech which promise to have an impact on SMBs.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/FSB-welcomes-small-business-measures-in-the-Queens-Speech-801583556.aspxFri, 10 May 2013 10:12:59 GMTA new Fasthosts survey suggests more SMBs are looking to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by cloud computing.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/More-SMBs-taking-advantage-of-cloud-computing-801583551.aspxFri, 10 May 2013 10:08:33 GMTHere are some pointers for upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft's operating system.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/How-to-upgrade-to-Windows-8-801582984.aspxThu, 09 May 2013 11:18:21 GMTThe DHL/BCC Trade Confidence Index report rose by 0.95 per cent in the first three months of 2013.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Rise-in-trade-confidence-index-during-Q1-2013-801582925.aspxThu, 09 May 2013 10:17:03 GMTWhat can business leaders do to motivate employees and encourage them to perform on a day-to-day basis?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Top-5-ways-to-motivate-employees-801582355.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 11:36:11 GMTHome working can be a major bonus for people starting a company, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Entrepreneurs-can-benefit-from-home-working-801582284.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 10:15:21 GMTBig data innovation is needed, both in terms of technology and analytical processes, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/CIOs-need-to-focus-on-big-data-innovation-analyst-claims-801582282.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 10:13:57 GMTThe CBI and FSB have backed the Mayor of London's new plan to increase the supply of credit to SMBs.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Business-groups-back-London-SMB-funding-plan-801581573.aspxTue, 07 May 2013 09:32:57 GMTLatest Markit data suggests the UK service sector continued to rebound during April 2013 - good news for businesses and the economy as a whole.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Service-sector-hits-8-month-high-in-April-says-Markit-801581572.aspxTue, 07 May 2013 09:29:48 GMTOffice 365 enables professionals to work productively from a range of locations - here is our top five.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Top-five-locations-for-mobile-working-801581035.aspxFri, 03 May 2013 10:54:02 GMTStart-up businesses operating in the UK technology sector are optimistic about their prospects for 2013, it has been reported.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Tech-start-ups-have-high-hopes-for-2013-survey-finds-801581005.aspxFri, 03 May 2013 10:15:05 GMTThe UK has a shortage of young talent in the IT security arena, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/UK-facing-IT-security-talent-shortage-expert-warns-801580973.aspxFri, 03 May 2013 09:37:04 GMTHow do computer users go about upgrading to Windows 8 from an earlier version of the operating system?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/How-to-upgrade-to-Windows-8-801580434.aspxThu, 02 May 2013 11:23:18 GMTThe Bank of England has reported an increase of £239 million in lending to SMBs.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Lending-to-SMBs-rises-for-first-time-in-almost-2-years-801580381.aspxThu, 02 May 2013 10:30:34 GMTPeople in the 18-25 age category have not been put off starting up enterprises by the recession, according to the Simply Business Start-up Index.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Young-entrepreneurs-eagerly-setting-up-new-businesses-801580363.aspxThu, 02 May 2013 09:53:48 GMTOutsourcing can be an effective way to reduce business costs and ensure important work is completed to the required standard, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Feature-How-outsourcing-can-support-SMB-growth-plans-801579789.aspxWed, 01 May 2013 11:10:46 GMTCan businesses save money by using less paper around the office?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Blog-Should-businesses-be-using-less-paper-in-the-office-801579787.aspxWed, 01 May 2013 11:09:25 GMTA growth rate of 12.5 per cent was witnessed in the CRM software market during 2012, it has been reported.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/CRM-software-market-expanded-by-12.5-in-2012-801579700.aspxWed, 01 May 2013 09:34:11 GMTA new study reveals a third of business owners feel as if they have hired the wrong person at some point.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Hiring-the-wrong-person-a-common-business-mistake-801579696.aspxWed, 01 May 2013 09:32:53 GMTBusinesses need to think carefully before committing to cost-reduction plans.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Consider-the-bigger-picture-when-reducing-business-costs-801578909.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:34 GMTThe University of Kentucky Information Technology (UKIT) has announced plans to introduce Office 365 next month.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Blog-Kentucky-uni-plans-Office-365-migration-801578905.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 10:32:19 GMTSocial media represents a valuable tool for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/SMBs-urged-to-use-social-media-to-their-advantage-801578869.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:45:36 GMTVendors shipped more smartphones than traditional feature phones during the first quarter of 2013, it has been reported.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Smartphone-shipments-outstrip-feature-phones-in-Q1-2013-801578868.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:43:55 GMTWhat are the subscription options for Microsoft Office 365?http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Top-5-subscription-options-for-Office-365-801578228.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:32:00 GMTBusinesses need to ensure they get the first consumer correspondence right, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Initial-messaging-key-to-customer-relationship-management-801578139.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:04:32 GMTPerformance management systems can offer major assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, it has been claimed.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/SMBs-can-benefit-from-performance-management-systems-801578136.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:46 GMTWord 2013 has a range of new features designed to help mobile workers make the most of the processing package.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Blog-Word-2013-has-new-features-for-mobile-users-801578134.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:59:22 GMTHere are eight tips for keeping business costs under control and maximising profitability.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/How-to-reduce-business-costs-and-maximise-profits-801577515.aspxFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:17:26 GMTAs businesses seek to control costs, it is important to employ the optimum number of employees.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Businesses-need-to-closely-monitor-workforce-size-801577510.aspxFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:15:32 GMTSMBs' return on technology investment is helping to support organisational growth.http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/news/Technology-delivers-a-return-on-investment-for-SMBs-801577433.aspxFri, 26 Apr 2013 09:38:36 GMT