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Moving to the Cloud - why it is the best option for your business

With all the hype around "being on the Cloud", what do you need to do to take advantage of the opportunities it offers? Tor Cunningham steps you through some of the main considerations.




  
  April 10th, 2013 by Tor Cunningham






      

  
	






  

  

    





Hiring options for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMES)







You need to recruit this year but you’re dreading it.  You haven’t got the budget to use agencies and you’re not overly keen on DIY, so what are your options? 






  
  March 1st, 2013 by Tania Howard






      

  
	






  

  

    





Beestings: Try the boot on the other foot







Sometimes, things are not always as they seem at first glance. This week's guaranteed-under-two-minute read has resources and tools to help you look at both sides of the coin when considering options for your business. 





  
  August 21st, 2012 by Bizbuzz Team






      

  
	






  

  

    




  








Three easy steps to engaging more effectively using ICT







Using technology to communicate makes the whole process quicker, cheaper and easier - but sometimes that is precisely why we end up not using it as effectively as we should. Hannah Samuel suggests a change in focus might be in order.




  
  August 20th, 2012 by Hannah Samuel






      

  
	






  

  

    





Phone screening - how to weed out the unqualified from the qualified







Have you listed your ad and found yourself swamped by applicants? Do you want some insider's tips on how to manage the process professionally and effectively?




  
  June 28th, 2012 by Tanya Gray






      

  
	






  

  

    





Making the most of your business software







Using the right software can boost your productivity significantly. Jessica Sanders has some tips on how to get the most out of your investment.




  
  June 5th, 2012 by Jessica Sanders






      

  
	






  

  

    





What are ERP systems and how they can help your business







Enterprise Resource Planning is increasingly being used by businesses - large and small - and whether you are using it (or considering using it) in your business, or are supplying businesses using ERP, Nicholas Birch gives you an overview of how it works.




  
  November 17th, 2011 by Nicholas Birch






      

  
	






  

  

    





The email dance: how to cyber-swing with grace and manners







When we're dealing with email it's easy to fall into bad habits  which affect our productivity and irritate others. Robyn Pearce reminds us about email netiquette and suggests some useful tactics.




  
  August 3rd, 2011 by Robyn Pearce






      

  
	






  

  

    





Are your email newsletters suffering from the “message in a bottle” approach?







Many small business owners send their email newsletters from their desktop computer system. Cornelia Luethi explains why this is an issue – and identifies a better way of sending ezines.




  
  August 1st, 2011 by Cornelia Luethi


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20 time saving, income producing clever ways to use your Smart Phone







Your Smart Phone need not be just a fancy toy or cool accessory. Debbie Mayo-Smith points out some uses you may not have thought of which turn it into a valuable business tool.




  
  May 18th, 2011 by  Debbie Mayo-Smith 






      

  
	






  

  

    





Get a better response from your email marketing







How many emails do you receive every day? And how many do you delete, without even opening them? As more and more businesses turn to email to get their marketing message across, our Inboxes fill up and we become even more ruthless about the ones we read and those we ignore. 




  
  May 9th, 2011 by Nicola Anderson






      

  
	






  

  

    





Text messaging is a business tool - here's how







If you've been thinking texting is just a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, think again. Debbie Mayo-Smith encourages you to use it to make your business more friendly, helpful, efficient and profitable.




  
  April 11th, 2011 by  Debbie Mayo-Smith 


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Can your business increase customer retention using TXT systems?







One of the most important aspects of your business is the capability to retain customers. Grant Collingwood looks at how TXT systems might work for your business.


Use of a professional TXT System can help you do that, can save you money as well and does not have to present technical challenges. 





  
  December 1st, 2010 by Grant Collingwood


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What advice can you give to homeowners who want to start making their homes sustainable?







Easy steps to sustainable homes. 
Benefits to all now and the future.
Save the planet.
Save energy.
Save water.
Save $$$.






  
  June 30th, 2010 by Mary  Ginn


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