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Ensuring you are registered as a creditor
How to find contact details for the official receiver or insolvency practitioner dealing with your debtor's case
ISP website hosting services
Things to keep in mind if choosing an internet service provider to host your website and e-commerce site.
Benefits of cellular networks
What are cellular networks, and how to use cellular networks for data and voice communications in your business.
IT skills standards and qualifications
Learn about IT training qualifications for your staff, and why you should invest in your employee's IT skills.
10 tips for better wireless network security
Best practices for protecting corporate wireless networks and ensuring the best possible level of WLAN security.
Wireless networking standards
Different types of WLAN standards, including IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi 6, and how they keep your business devices and network operating safely, quickly and properly.
Fibre broadband for business
What is fibre optic broadband,and what types of fibre broadband connections are available to your business.
Broadband security and your business
An overview of the threats to your broadband, and the steps you can take to reduce the risks to your business.
Payback period
Using payback period to see how quickly an investment is repaid.
Non-financial factors for investment appraisal
Taking into account the broader non-financial factors of a potential investment.
Information that invoices must contain
A valid invoice must contain certain information which may include VAT number, company name, business name and address.
Invoicing and payment terms
How to devise payment terms and an invoicing system to maintain a healthy cashflow.
IT
Browse our key technology guidance and get impartial advice on using the latest IT systems and technologies to power your business
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Grants and government support
Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business
How to attract investment
What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors
Do you need payroll software?
Not every business needs payroll software - here's how to determine if you need a computerised payroll package for your business.
Types and examples of CRM software
Understand the main types of CRM systems and find examples of outsourced, off-the-shelf and managed CRM software solutions.