Well it's taken a while, but winter has finally retreated for another year. Will you be spring cleaning your business? You may not need to do anything major, but now's a good time of year to take stock and make sure everything's in order.

Maybe it's time to try and understand your customers better, or call one you haven't spoken to recently. You might be considering employing someone new. Or perhaps you don't need to change anything. Whatever you decide, we've the advice you need. And if you are thinking about some new IT equipment, one of our Small Business Specialists can probably help.

Clare Barclay,
Head of Small Business,
Microsoft UK

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