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Marketing

From the fundamentals of writing a winning marketing plan to the practicalities of producing your own promotional materials, here's all you need to make your company stand out. Also find out about how to start selling online and make the most of your business's untapped potential.

Starting Up

Building your own business comes with many challenges from creating a solid business plan and identifying your customers to finding financial backing. Here’s some help to get you started.

Technology

Computers and the Internet have the power to revolutionise the way we do business. It's important not to get left behind. Here we've got details of all the latest gadgets, gizmos and innovations and how they can help your business. Buyer's guides help you purchase wisely, and our tips and tricks mean you can do more with your software.

Administration

From the moment you start a business, good planning and organisation is vital for success. Our guide contains loads of tips to help you get your company in order, and gives stacks of advice on people management. We help you find a clear path through the minefield of legislation that applies to your business, and our "Starting Up" section shows all the options open to you when your company is in its infancy.

Newsletters

At Microsoft bCentral we understand that you don't always have time to get online and catch up with all the latest developments in the small business world. That's why we offer you a range of newsletters which deliver the latest news, advice and competitions, straight to your inbox.