Launching a new digital business? Use our Tech Hub starter kit

When you're starting a small business, using the right technology can be the key to getting things off the ground. It can help you reach customers, track sales leads, manage your books and lots more.

It's also great for keeping you organised – a challenge that often gets overlooked in the first few months of starting up. The problem? There's so much technology available that it can be hard to know what's right for you.

Naturally, you'll want your tech – tools, apps, software, devices and so on – to be easy to use and intuitive. It has to meet your current needs and be flexible enough to grow with your business. And, crucially, it shouldn't cost the earth.

As part of our ongoing Tech Hub campaign, we've created this starter kit for small businesses that are in their earliest stages. It's based on our years of experience working with new founders across the UK. Here's a quick guide to what you'll find within…

Inside the Tech Hub starter kit

Building a website

Having a website benefits your small business in so many ways. It gives you an online presence and lets you showcase your products or services so you can make those all-important sales.

In this section of the starter kit, you'll learn about the many budget-friendly options that make the process of building a website simple and quick. And they won't break the bank.

Creating a brand

Having a strong brand is more important than ever when there's so much competition out there. Your brand identity is what makes you professional and recognisable and builds trust and loyalty among customers.

This section of the starter kit will explain which tools you can use to design your logos, colours, typography and marketing materials.

Developing a community

It might be that something's delaying your launch. So why not use that time to build a community around your business and get people excited about you?

In this section of the starter kit, you'll find tools and resources to help you engage customers through the power of email marketing.

Managing your data

When you start out, you don't always need expensive technology to record sales. But later, you might want require a more comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep all your data organised.

This section of the starter kit tells you what CRM systems are most suitable, and how to go about using them.

Marketing your business

The reach and affordability of social media makes it essential technology for small business owners.

At the same time, online advertising on platforms like Google and Facebook helps you reach a wider audience and target specific customers. Both are cost-effective ways to promote your brand and drive traffic to your website.

After you've read this section of the starter kit, you'll know which tools you have at your disposal and be informed enough to begin marketing your business online.

Managing your accounts

Having a good grasp of your finances will help you work out whether your business is profitable and, if so, how to keep it that way.

Luckily, accounting software has come a long way and there are plenty of tools designed to make the process simple. This section of the starter kit will introduce you to some of the best programs on the market. 

Ready to launch? Let our digital starter kit guide you

Our Tech Hub starter kit has all the tools and resources you need to succeed in the online world. Download the kit and transform your business today!