IT and e-commerce for start ups
An overview of IT and e-commerce
How to make the right decisions when planning for and investing in IT and e-commerce systems
Setting up a basic IT system
Use our interactive tool to find out which computer equipment you should buy for your business
Choose and manage your IT supplier
The importance of choosing the right IT supplier and developing an effective working relationship with them
Computer software: the basics
Understand the different types of software and get the right programs for your business needs
Open source software
Introduction to what open source software is and why you might consider using it in your business
Benefits of email and the internet
How your business can benefit from effective use of email and the internet
Planning for e-commerce
What to consider when setting up e-commerce systems in your business
Get the right website for your business
This interactive tool will help you discover whether a website will help your business
File returns online
How using the internet to pay your business taxes can save you time and money
Business start-up organiser
Compile a personalised list of starting-up tasks and access resources to help you complete each one


