Small business secrets...

In our previous post we laid out what support packages the government put in place for small businesses. Now, more information is available on how to claim if your business has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how small businesses can access government relief packages.

Technology plays a big part in business today and for micro-business it's no different. The current streamlining of operations and applications may work today but it doesn't guarantee that these will work in the future. Due to this, it's important that your micro-business is always planning ahead.

There comes a time where small business owners start to think about scaling their business. Most of this involves investment, advice and choosing the right business partner. However, cloud services also offer unique ways for small businesses to do this.

Receiving and answering calls is essential for small businesses in terms of contacting customers or answering queries. However, telecom costs can be expensive, especially for start-ups. There are many ways to cut down on phone bills and keep expenses to a minimum. We delve into the best practical savings so you can focus on growing your business.

Business-grade over IP (VoIP) is the most popular method of telecommunications for micro and small businesses. After all, you get access to a wide range of features such as call conferencing, voicemail to email transcript and remote-working. 

More and more businesses are keen to make the switch but steps need to be taken to find the best-tailored cloud solution for your business.

Cloud computing is already a part of many large businesses and plays a key part in their IT infrastructure. In 2020, the cloud can also offer a wide range of benefits for small businesses such as features, inexpensive pricing and remote flexibility.

We outline how this can be a perfect fit within your small business and also how it can help your business thrive.

In a new series developed by the bOnline team, we give you a round-up of the most important news in UK telecom.

As we draw near to another completed year and a whole new decade! Small businesses need to take the opportunity to look at what 2020 means for their operations and business development. For business owners, it's essential to plan for the year and we give some areas to focus on.