Welcome to the
Microsoft
Business Centre, the essential resource for small
business
Our aim is to be the
one-stop resource of information for your small
business. You'll find our site is organised into
three main areas:
START If you are still in the planning stages,
or have just set up your small business then you will
be in need of advice on all sort of subjects, from
finance to recruitment. Start
can offer help on every subject of interest to a new
company.
RUNEven though your business is up and
running, your problems are not over, as the issues of
planning and managing your day-to-day work are
ongoing. Run is aimed at improving
these areas to ensure a steady cash flow and a
regular amount of work.
GROWIf your business is about to boom, it is
vital to have systems in place that can help you
manage your growth. Grow offers advice for
small businesses undergoing change and information on
and keeping customers.
At Microsoft we are
aware of the key challenges facing any small business
- issues of late payment, low turnover and
managing growth to name but three - so each
month this site will be packed with information that
aims to help you avoid the pitfalls -; and reap
the benefits!
Check out our Partner
Forum and
you'll see we have teamed up with Sage Accounting, the National Westminster
Bank, Durham
University Business School and other industry key players to bring
you information, advice and keep you up-to-date with
developments in the business world. Starting a new
business? Need finance? Why not use the NatWest Small Business Start-Up
Planner -
a free wizard to help you develop a professional
business finance proposal. And check out what the
experts at Durham
University
have to say about how technology can help your
business prosper.
We have also collected hundreds of practical Business FactFiles covering a diverse range of
subjects from debt recovery to conducting market
research.
We are delighted to launch a preview of our MAGAZINE devoted entirely to small businesses.
Key features this issue, include everything you need
to know about how new technologies can help you
create a Mobile Office and a
fascinating insight into theBill Gates view of
life and business in the future.
The best news is that your magazine subscription is
free all we ask is that you take a couple of
minutes to fill in our 'About You' questionnaire. We hope you'll
find Microsoft Business Magazine a vital resource whatever
your business!