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Focus on: Britain's Digital Elite

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In this, our focus on ‘Britain’s Digital Elite’, Real Business partnered with Microsoft ® to scour the land looking for the companies that have been most successful in their field through the use of technology.

Technology is at all of our fingertips but what makes the companies featured in our Britain's Digital Elite different is the way they have developed and used technology. The difference between a great idea and a successful one is execution and as will become apparent in this Focus-On, that execution is usually enabled by technology. Unsurprisingly therefore, Microsoft has a big role to play in this execution.

And yet despite being the most successful and recognized technology company in the world, what many don't realise is that Microsoft puts a lot of energy into helping small and medium-sized businesses. Aware of the financial constraints often incumbent upon SMEs, Microsoft offers financing options and offers to help ease any up-front costs associated with IT investments. It even has a dedicated website to small businesses called 'Small Business +' which provides added-value content, online training, tools and offers for small business owners – all for free.

This focus-on provides you with a wealth of information on how Microsoft can help you acquire the best technology and optimize it, so as to not only grow your business, but achieve its full potential.

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Microsoft Business Insights Newsletter:
Microsoft Newsletter: combining articles, news and latest offers

Microsoft Financing Options and Offers:
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Microsoft Software: Demos, Hints and Tips
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Microsoft Services and Support:
 
Business Software Support
Ten Online Mistakes to Avoid

Microsoft White Papers:
Evolution of the UK workforce: the New World of Work
Achieving the 'Last Mile' of Business Productivity

Microsoft Websites:
Small Business Plus: Microsoft's dedicated website for providing added-value content for small business owners

People-Ready: How to excel by empowering your employees with the right tools, information and opportunities

Microsoft Events:
Nationwide Microsoft Events

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