Please note that our client webmail and hosting control panels have now moved to new homes. They will work exactly the same as before, but you will need to go to the following addresses to log in:

• Webmail: http://webmail.aerodesigns.co.uk
• Control Panel: http://cp.aerodesigns.co.uk

Sometimes problems with email accounts or websites are hard to diagnose and fix over the phone. Without a clear error message it is difficult to establish exactly what is causing the issue.

We are now pleased to announce that we can offer remote support to all our clients – so if you are having difficulties setting up your email accounts or are having other problems then with your permission we can log onto your computer remotely and fix the problem.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re at your home or in the office, the software we use works behind any network, and as long as you have an internet connection then we will be able to help you out.

AeroDesigns are proud to have been commissioned to work on the Maxwell Motors Ford website – a ford dealership in Berwick. We will be rebranding and redesigning their existing website to increase consistency, interactivity and convey a cutting-edge feel. We also have a few ideas up our sleeves that will save the directors time, and will significantly increase the amount of visitors that the site receives.

Welcome back to the AeroDesigns Small Business Blog – we will be integrating this blog with our main website over the coming month, and will be adding significantly to the content. Our aim is to provide our clients and other website owners with tips, articles, and breaking research which will help them get the most out of their website. One of the most important measures of a website’s success is whether it actually achieves its objectives – such as generating leads and making sales. We are focussed on designing websites which become a great indispensible asset for businesses. Please check back soon to see what new articles we have added.

After reading through a web design forum earlier today, one topic caught my interest regarding certain SEO software packages which claim to be able to achieve first page results on Google for customers websites. First of all, they can’t, simple as that. It’s a fact that for the majority of even slightly competitive keyword phrases, no automated tool will be able to cut the mustard when it comes to achieving results…

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Firstly, apologies for the recent lack of articles recently, we have been rather busy lately and I just haven’t had time to write any ‘Small Biz’ articles but I am hoping to start writing again shortly.

This small post is just to announce the opening of the AeroDesigns Business Stationery Store . We have a range of business stationery on offer, from business cards to letterheads and flyers. All of the products are available for purchase through the website, and include FREE UK delivery. We offer great low priced deals for bulk stationery, with exceptional prices for jobs of between 2500 and 10,000 copies. The quality of the stationery is extremely high as we feel it is important to give you the best product possible rather than skimping on materials (as some other business stationery stores do, mentioning no names).

For a short period only, we are offering 10% off all stationery orders, just enter “ST2008TEN” during the Checkout process to claim your discount. To view the store please click here:

Buy Business Stationery Online

If you’re a new small business owner you probably concentrate on trying to grow your business, and might not even be in a position to think of selling it or getting out of the business. You probably don’t want to run the business for the rest of your life, and will probably want to retire at some point. Making sure you get an exit strategy in place is important as it will help you maximise the value of your business when you come to sell it.

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Yorkshire Bank have recently been looking at the motives behind small business startups, and also what the key issues are that small businesses typically face. Almost 60% of small business owners stated that their primary reason for starting up in business was because of a desire for more flexible working, and for a better work / life balance. Ironically it is small business owners and entrepreneurs that according to a Barclays Bank survey (2006) spend 60% more time at work than any other group. Small business ownership quite frequently necessitates a different approach and results in different qualities than initially expected…

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Guy Kawasaki has written an excellent article entitled “The Art of Bootstrapping“, which gives tips for small businesses who are starting up without funding or venture capital. These aren’t just another set of ‘frugalifying’ tips, there are various methods of cost saving and doing business which are beneficial to low-cash businesses.

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If you’re like me, you’ve undoubtedly received a variety of scam emails requesting money for the assistance of an ex-Government official, usually asking for your account details to transfer a large amount of money into your account! Unfortunatley a lot of people believe these emails, and fall victim to fraud. Your best chance is to just ignore any email that requests your financial information or wants to transfer money into your account as you can place a bet that it will be forged or fraudulently obtained. There are a range of other types of scams that occur, and there’s one in particular which can seem quite innocent, but is actually another scam and relates to business to business transactions, particularly small businesses…

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