Business broadband is the top choice for many businesses desiring fast and reliable internet access in their work premises. However, there can be substantial differences between broadband packages offered by different providers, making it essential to compare a range of plans before making your decision.

The most essential component of business broadband is the network connection itself, but your broadband package shouldn't end there. You should demand a greater quantity of features from a good broadband package, to help you create, manage and monitor company websites and keep you and your employees safe online.

Security is understandably one of the chief concerns for business users, and business broadband is generally a much safer alternative to other types of broadband - especially as companies will not be sharing their networks with a multitude of users, as is often the case for home broadband connections. The security benefits of business broadband can be greater still though, when providers include antivirus software in your bundle to help protect your company's computers from viruses and other malicious software that could otherwise prove devastating to your organisation.

Other features of business broadband can help boost your company's professional image, such as the option to receive free domain names for your corporate websites and free email accounts for a select number of employees. If you do plan on carrying out web hosting activities, you could also benefit from a static IP, included in some business broadband packages.

If you're looking to get your online business off the ground, business broadband can also supply many of the tools needed to effectively create and manage online content, as well as allowing you to track the progress and performance of certain websites in order to make changes.

Another feature of business broadband that should not be overlooked is strong customer service, which can respond to any of your queries 24 hours a day. By signing up with a large and established business broadband provider, you improve your chances of benefiting from an experienced and knowledgeable support team just a phone call away.

You could save costs on your business telecoms services by bundling your broadband with a business phone line too, allowing you to upgrade various aspects of your business at once, and enjoy the convenience of dealing with a single supplier. You should similarly inspect the benefits of business phone packages to ensure you're getting the best value for money, such as free business phone numbers and unlimited network connections.

Clint Starr writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.