Technology and IT advice for small businesses

Business tips and advice

We publish a wide range of articles with practical tips and advice from business advisors and industry experts designed to help you build your business. With everything from getting the most out of your website to selecting the right insurance option for you, simply choose the topic you're interested in from the list below.

How to choose small business accounting software

Technology and IT

With lots of different solutions vying for your money, knowing what to look for when choosing the best accounting software for a small business...

How to sell on Amazon Marketplace

Over 70,000 people in the UK run small businesses using Amazon Marketplace. Here’s our step-by-step guide to setting up and selling products on...

How to market a mobile app

Make your iPhone or Android app stand out from the crowd with our guide to ranking highly on mobile app stores. Mobile apps have become a...

How to set up an ebay shop for your small business

Reach millions of customers using ebay as your online store front. Discover how to set up an ebay business and sell your goods successfully on ebay....

Making an impact online

We’re living in a digital world and setting up a business is far from what it was 20 years ago. With the number of internet users growing every day,...

How to buy the best business broadband

Technology and IT

Fast, reliable broadband is the backbone of any modern business – so choose the best business broadband deal for your new start-up to avoid internet...

How to set up an online business

With minimal start up costs and potential to reach millions of customers, setting up an online business has never been more popular. Find out what...

Best business software for small businesses

Technology and IT

Choose the best small business software including accounting, office, communications and web design packages – including the best free software for...

Get your business online to go far – here’s how!

Developing the website for your business is an exciting experience. A good website increases the credibility of the business and can be integral to...

6 ways to make your website more effective

To have a successful business you should invest time in your online presence. Your website says a lot about your company. If you want to increase...

Optimise your small business website to maximise traffic

Technology and IT

You may have heard of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), but what is it and what could it mean for your business? 123-Reg give their advice on what...

5 easy changes to cut your business’s energy bill

Technology and IT

There’s no way to avoid paying your energy bill. However, did you know you could save up to 20% each month just by making a few adjustments to your...

How to start an online shop

We asked web design experts Create for advice on how to plan and structure an online shop your small business. Starting an online shop means you can...

Tags & Buttons gets online with UK2 and Start Up Loans

Chelsea Needham, co-founder of garment manufacturer and wholesaler, Tags & Buttons, shares her insights into how the company was helped by Start...