Helping business stay competitive through business intelligence

Take productivity to the next level

For every crisis there’s an opportunity. In spite of recent economic uncertainty, technology that helps businesses achieve more for less has continued to evolve rapidly. Put simply, the productivity tools that were once only available to large organisations are now affordable and accessible for start-ups, small-and medium-sized businesses. Any SMB can take advantage of business intelligence. Learn more about business productivity.

Buy cost-saving software

It sounds daft that buying cost-saving software, would help you to save costs. However, cost-saving software will benefit business in the long-run. Making plans, predicting forecasts and see where business money is spent. Become as profitable as possible by managing cash-flow. Get better at invoicing, check out our top 10 invoicing tips. Through better business efficiency, you will see an uplift in productivity.

Get networking and build your profile

Networking and getting yourself known is a huge part of starting up. Not only do you have to deal with the painstaking tasks of sorting money, resourcing, finding business, but you have to build your profile and get yourself well-known. Understanding and building an online community will certainly help to drive revenue and make yourself relevant. It’s also a great way to find out about your business.

Protect IP

When we use the term ‘IP’ (meaning ‘intellectual property’) - what are we really talking about, and why does it matter? Have a look why it does.

What do you need?

  • Microsoft Office 365

    Microsoft Office 365

    Businesses can use these communications and collaboration tools from Microsoft in all aspects of their work.

  • Windows 8

    Windows 8

    Windows 8 was built with businesses in mind, with apps at the heart

  • Windows Phone 8

    Windows Phone 8

    Use familiar programs - such as Office, Outlook and Skype - from your mobile phone.

  • Bing Yahoo! Network

    Bing Yahoo! Network

    Be cost-effective when reaching new customers, and boost impact and drive traffic with Bing Yahoo!.

Resources

  • Anywhere Working

    How to build an app

    Apps are the heart and soul of Windows 8. Discover how you can create beautiful Windows 8 apps for all devices within minutes with Joshfire.

     
  • Talking Business Interview

    Talking Business Interview

    Microsoft Talking Business speaks to Digital Engagement Lead Georgina Lewis to discuss how businesses can use content and social media to make the most of their assets.

     
  • Technology for technophobes

    Technology for technophobes

    Get a free download of our simple, easy to read IT guide aimed at small business owners and managers and discover tools which will keep your business at peak competitiveness.

     
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