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Some helpfull suggestions for small business from Microsoft

Security for Small Businesses...

7 security steps for small businesses Here are seven easy steps you can take to make certain your computer is safe...

When bad things happen to good companies... We all think that we are the exception--that it won't be our business that is attacked. Read some disaster stories that illustrate how viruses, attackers and even user errors are serious threats with serious consequences...

Bottom Line Business Basics

Can a Server Save You Money? A server offers obvious business advantages, including providing a centralised place to store and access company data. Servers also help guard against accidental or intentional data loss. But are they really worth the cost? According to a growing number of small business owners, the answer is yes.

Smart ways to track and control your costs

6 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow Uneven cash flow is a problem shared by small businesses everywhere. But by implementing six accounting changes, you can improve your company's cash flow.

How Excel Can Help Streamline Your Accounting Tasks Use the latest innovations in spreadsheets to reduce the time you spend on routine accounting tasks, from tracking expenses to sharing sales data with co-workers.

Starting a Business

Will Your Business Idea Work? Here is a checklist of what an entrepreneur should consider when evaluating whether his or her idea is worth pursuing as a potential business.

5 Tips for Estimating Start-up Costs Here are five rules that can help you figure the cost of starting a business.

Running Your Business

6 Things You Need to Collaborate Intelligently Learn about six collaboration tools that can help you manage work teams, even when team members are working from different locations.

4 Tech Must-Haves for a Mobile Office Here are four tech "must-haves" for the mobile office as well as the latest tools to boost your productivity while you're away.

Creating Opportunities

Tips for Delivering Amazing Presentations If you're due to give a presentation, use our tips for turning a potential "white-knuckle experience" into a professional and stress-free affair.

How to Delight Your Customers: Get Personal Your company can adopt a highly personal approach to marketing that can dramatically improve your bottom line. Read about the steps you can take.

Managing Technology

5 Key Elements for Your PC Security Plan Experts agree that you need to think carefully about computer security, whatever size business you run. Here are five things to consider when you draft your PC security plan.

Essential Hardware and Software Read about the necessary components that can help your business succeed.