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Understanding your business IT needs (video)
This short video tutorial explains some key considerations when assessing the IT needs of your business.
Factors when choosing your ISP
Things to consider before choosing an internet service provider for your business, including the ISP's size and the levels of support offered.
How ISP pricing models work
How broadband data caps affect the pricing of ISP packages, and what other costs should you consider when choosing an ISP for your business .
IT system maintenance contracts
Understand the different types of IT maintenance contracts, and find out how they can minimise IT risks for your business.
Different options for building your website
An overview of different web development options, including building the website yourself, using templates or hiring someone else to build it for you.
Choose and register a domain name
How to choose the right type of domain name for your business, and how and where to register it.
Website layout and wireframing
Understand what makes a good website layout and hierarchy – and how to achieve this with wireframing and good design practices.
Plan your website content and structure
How to come up with content ideas, and plan, prioritise and organise information for your website.
Develop a project plan for your website
How to create an effective website project plan and strategy for your business website design and development.
How to implement a content management system
Things to consider when implementing a CMS for your website, from planning to testing and maintenance.
Set up a small business website
A step-by-step guide to planning and creating a business website that meets the needs of your customers.
Home business work equipment and workstation setup
Take steps to ensure your home workplace is safe and secure and your output and sensitive data are fully protected.
Running a business from home: checklist
What you should consider before setting up a workplace in your home.
Create a separate work area in your home
Allocate a separate part of your house as your workplace if possible, so you can keep home and work apart.
Health and safety risk assessment for home businesses
Identify possible risks in your home including fire, noise, hazardous substances, and electrical appliance safety.
Tax considerations of working from home
The tax implications of working from home including VAT, Capital Gains Tax, and business rates.
Building regulations and planning permission for home businesses
Building regulation, planning permission, and business rates considerations when running a business from your home.
Alterations to rental properties
Issues to consider before you alter your rented business premises, such as planning permission, asbestos, and liability.
Costs when renting commercial property
Financial commitments when renting business premises, including rent, bills and taxes.
Use your home as a workplace
Tax implications, financial and legal issues, security, and setting up your work area if you plan to work from home.