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Win a £10,000 technology makeover and put your business in the spotlight

You know that technology is a game-changer. Let us help you explore how you can use it to run your business at the speed of opportunity

Is your business in need of a technology transformation?

In today’s market, technology is a business game-changer and keeping your business future proof is essential in order for survival.

Small and medium-sized businesses always have room for growth, which is why HP is giving you the chance to explore your business’ potential and shine the spotlight on your brand with a £10,000 HP Technology Makeover competition.

Do you want to take your business to the next level? 

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So what does it take to lead a business in our always on, always connected, hyper-accelerated world? Passion, courage, confidence, and grace under pressure will always serve you well. But these days you also need a more inspired approach to technology. One that lets you anticipate what’s coming, respond to customers faster, make more informed decisions, and run your business at the speed of opportunity.

That’s why HP have introduced HP BusinessNow, giving you access to technologies, solutions and insights that will help you outpace the competition and anticipate upcoming challenges, before they arise.

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61% of companies are at risk of losing data files or memories

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). With HP, security is a top priority offering solutions to keep sensitive information safe.

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With 52% of small business employees travelling for four to five days per month (2), HP knows it can be a challenge for small businesses to keep such an increasingly mobile workforce connected. With HP BusinessNow you can learn how to transform the way work gets done with solutions and devices for your mobile worker.

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45% of small business said that updating PCs was their top technology spending priority (3). HP BusinessNow can help you to drive business efficiency and save money by advising smarter computing and printing investments.

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74% of consumers said that they have spent more with a company because of a history of positive customer experiences (4). With HP BusinessNow you will learn through other businesses how deeper, richer, more engaging customer experiences can result in more business.

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50% of small businesses said employees were using their own file sharing services instead of a company-wide solution (5). Good work tools are essential to help your business thrive, which is why HP optimises performance and refreshes the way you work by ensuring that you make the most of the latest technology available.

Stay connected with the HP BusinessNow online community

From exclusive interviews and articles on business leadership to productivity updates, innovative ideas and the latest tech trends, HP BusinessNow provides access to game-changing technologies and insights that will take your business to the next level. So give your business the edge it needs to compete and succeed in a global world where later is too late and the only time that matters is now.

Visit hp.com/go/businessnow

So, what are you waiting for?

Allow your business to run at the speed of opportunity and enter HP’s incredible £10,000 technology makeover competition to be in with a chance of putting your business in the spotlight it deserves.

The competition comes with a custom installation and training for your employees, and you and your business will be featured in a HP BusinessNow customer reference story and video.

There is no cost to enter and all applications will be reviewed by a judging panel, so we’re in search of the most creative and passionate individuals in business.

So are you ready to dream bigger? The HP BusinessNow Tech Makeover competition ends at midnight on 31st August, 2015. Enter the competition now or visit hp.com/go/businessnowsolutions.

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1. Symantec Internet Security Threat Report 2014

2. AMI-Partners 2012-2013 U.S. SMB ICT & Cloud Services Tracker Overview

3. IDC, Shifting Opportunities in the SMB Market: How Mid-Market Customers are Driving SMB Market Growth in Challenging Times, 2012

4. American Express, 2014 Global Customer Service Barometer

5. Spiceworks, Catching up to the Cloud: Steady migration into cloud-based file sharing, email, and productivity services, June 2013