According to new research, one in 10 small businesses have experienced a rise in cost by over 25% in the past year. Continued inflation is said to be putting a severe strain on profitability.
Research from credit rating firm Creditsafe, found that 10% of businesses have experienced a 25% increase in costs over the last year. [...] CONTINUE
Recent research shows that more consumers are switching broadband providers in an effort to save on monthly bills.
Cashback network FroggyBank.co.uk conducted a study of more than half a million of its members. The survey revealed that between May and July 2008, the number of broadband switches had increased 8.5% on the same period last [...] CONTINUE
A survey by the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) revealed that 88% of small businesses are not receiving payments from some of their larger customers within the contractually agreed time, which 72% say is having a serious impact on business.
The effect of the credit crunch has been significant, with 56% of businesses reporting that it [...] CONTINUE
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling allows you to speak with two other people at the same time, so that there are a total of 3 people in the conversation. This service could save your business time and travel expenses, as it allows for an audio conference to take place between three people who may be on different [...] CONTINUE
The costs of bundled broadband packages were lower than those of standalone packages in the second quarter of 2008, a new study from Point Topic has revealed.
The trend was more pronounced in Western Europe, where there is more competition for broadband with fixed telephony and broadband with VoIP packages.
The average price of a double [...] CONTINUE
There’s nothing worse than getting a nasty surprise at the end of the month with a high phone bill, especially when it’s because of just a few, very expensive calls. Here are some tips from XLN on how to avoid those high-cost calls, and reduce your monthly phone bill.
Avoid calling mobile phones on the 3 [...] CONTINUE
Christian Nellemann, founder and CEO of XLN Telecom, offers his advice to small businesses at www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Mar 20 2008
Founded in 2002 to offer an alternative telecoms service for small businesses, XLN Telecom’s growth has been phenomenal, advancing 800 per cent in the first year and continuing in the same vein.
Smallbusiness.co.uk asked serial entrepreneur Christian Nellemann, founder [...] CONTINUE