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Using simple technology to improve my small business

Originally written by Dan Matthews on Small Business
Technology has transformed the way we do business. From bricklayers to software engineers, everyone can benefit from cheap and simple tools that build efficiency and save you money.
Here are five of the best tech advances that you can implement today to boost your business ahead of the competition.
1. DIY websites
Twenty years ago, near the start of the dotcom revolution, it could cost many thousands of pounds to create a simple website, but today you can create a brilliant, bespoke and unique website for free.
An explosion of website building platforms in recent years – from Wix to Squarespace to 1&1 Ionos – has created fierce competition in the marketplace, which in turn has reduced prices to rock bottom.
With user-friendly tools, these platforms allow you to create an elegant online HQ where you can show off your work, quote happy customers, give information about your service and your fees, and of course provide a means for people to get in touch.
There’s almost always an option to pay for extras, for example if you want better hosting, more bells and whistles or to remove the web platform’s own branding from your site, but even this is

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Using simple technology to improve my small business

Originally written by Dan Matthews on Small Business
Technology has transformed the way we do business. From bricklayers to software engineers, everyone can benefit from cheap and simple tools that build efficiency and save you money.
Here are five of the best tech advances that you can implement today to boost your business ahead of the competition.
1. DIY websites
Twenty years ago, near the start of the dotcom revolution, it could cost many thousands of pounds to create a simple website, but today you can create a brilliant, bespoke and unique website for free.
An explosion of website building platforms in recent years – from Wix to Squarespace to 1&1 Ionos – has created fierce competition in the marketplace, which in turn has reduced prices to rock bottom.
With user-friendly tools, these platforms allow you to create an elegant online HQ where you can show off your work, quote happy customers, give information about your service and your fees, and of course provide a means for people to get in touch.
There’s almost always an option to pay for extras, for example if you want better hosting, more bells and whistles or to remove the web platform’s own branding from your site, but even this is

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How cloud computing can help your small business thrive

Originally written by Partner Content on Small Business
Before the cloud ever existed and smartphones became popular, we saved our data on hard drives and servers and shared it via floppy disc, USB stick and email.
In recent years, cloud computing has become increasingly important for small and medium-sized businesses. From remote working and enhanced group collaboration, to increased security and faster disaster recovery processes, the cloud provides an overall better business performance.
For many SMEs, migrating to the cloud just makes sense, and many are transitioning.
In the UK, 88pc of firms have adopted cloud computing, because of its ability to minimise IT costs while enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes and increasing security.
Of course when making the decision to move to the cloud, the security of your data will be a of key concern. You need a trusted IT support partner to make sure that your systems and business data are secure.
How cloud computing can help your business succeed
1. Flexibility
Remote working is becoming increasingly important to firms of all sizes.
It could be for checking emails on-the-go, updating shared documents remotely or participating in a video conference from home; cloud-based technology enables your team to do their job even if they are away from the

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