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As 4G is beginning to make an impact on the UK telecom’s market, we’re aware that some people might be still in the dark about the benefits that 4G will bring for businesses. You can’t have missed the EE adverts which have been hitting our TV screens in recent months. As they star Kevin Bacon,…
read moreThere are already so many non-geographic numbers ranges, so why do we need another one, we hear you ask… The answer is simple: an 03 number works in the same way as 08 numbers but it has one major difference, it was designed specifically to be mobile-friendly. The 03 number range was introduced by Ofcom as…
read moreThis year’s Budget has had a long build up with calls for more focus to be placed on small business funding in the wake of the poor economic climate. And, it would seem that on first glance, the Chancellor seems to have answered those calls. ‘A budget that doesn’t duck our nation’s problems. It confronts…
read moreHow important is your customer service to the success of your business? The answer? It’s vital. ‘Customer service is so important to overall business success. We deal with a lot of businesses and we know just how important it is to build good relationships with our customers. We have people approaching us all the time…
read moreSmall businesses have been choosing to use non-geographic numbers for years as it gives them a nationwide presence. But how, and why, does using a non-geographic number help you gain the trust of your customers? So you’re a start-up business based in a small town and you believe your location is hindering your business’…
read moreBusinesses are being encouraged to take advantage of ‘cloud services’ because they not only aid business efficiency, but they also improve profitability. Having all of your business documents and software stored somewhere on the internet, ready for you to pick out at any time, may seem a little risky at first, but more and more…
read moreFemale entrepreneurs are set to be boosted within the business world, after BoostCapital.co.uk has launched a £10 million fund specifically aimed at women trying to set up businesses. It’s an old-fashioned standard that men are seen as superior to women and despite equality laws, it’s still apparent that women find it more difficult to access…
read moreSmall businesses may be highlighted specifically in the next Budget, if the Federation of Small Businesses has its way. In an effort to restore confidence to small businesses, and ensure the future becomes a little brighter, the FSB has spoken out today to say that there must be a Budget dedicated to the UK’s smaller…
read moreFollowing the recent 4G auction that saw disappointing results for the government, it has been claimed that it will in fact be good news for Britain in the long-term. The government were expecting the 4G auction to earn in the region of £3.5bn, when it actually raised just £2.34bn, leaving a £1bn gap in the…
read moreConsumers will have no excuse to be not spending at small businesses anymore after PayPal has introduced its new chip and pin device. This is great news for smaller businesses, as it means that even at the most basic level of trading, businesses owners will be able to offer Paypal as a payment method. This…
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