Published on 07/08/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Digital signatures have been around for some time but they have been recently coming into their own. Many companies, both large and small, have discovered just how convenient digital signature software can be for all sorts of... Continue Reading

Published on 05/08/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

The COVID-19 crisis has led to a decrease in cash usage, rather than an increase. For the first time, people are looking at ways to use cashless payments in the UK. Cash is seen as a potential transmission of the virus and people... Continue Reading

Published on 27/07/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Coronavirus had already caused an 11.5% economic slump in the UK by early 2020 – businesses have closed offices and switched to remote work, but many have had to reduce their short-term staffing numbers. In this article we will... Continue Reading

Published on 16/07/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Before COVID-19 threw the earth off its axis, remote working was a luxury only 7% of workers could enjoy.  Most were white-collar workers with finance and IT backgrounds. Today, it’s estimated that 77% of UK workers are working... Continue Reading

Published on 08/07/2020 by Lucca Rossi and Sonia Navarrete

The economic impact of COVID-19 in businesses, particularly in SMEs, has been on a global scale. From adopting short-term measures to allow employees to work remotely and increased security like VPN, companies worldwide have had... Continue Reading

Published on 25/06/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

The effects of the pandemic on businesses are already noticeable, the world has changed and the ‘new normality’ is still uncertain to us. But what have we learned from COVID-19 and what will be its legacy for the future? To find... Continue Reading

Published on 11/06/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

The coronavirus crisis has sent home most of the UK SME workforce. Over half of us are now used to working from home and enjoying it, making us wonder if we’ll ever want to go back to the ‘real’ office ever again. Businesses had... Continue Reading

Published on 08/06/2020 by Caroline Rousseau and Sonia Navarrete

If you’ve used Street View in Google Maps before, you’ve already taken a virtual tour. The virtual visit and its tools are already several years behind them but are experiencing a significant leap due to the health crisis. ... Continue Reading

Published on 04/06/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Last year, more than 1.4 million SMEs in the UK were affected by a cyberattack, costing the UK economy £8.8 billion overall. And with over half of the British workforce working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making sure... Continue Reading

Published on 28/05/2020 by Lucca Rossi and Sonia Navarrete

Today is difficult to find a company that does not depend on anything IT at all. From the family business through small and medium-sized organisations (SMEs), technology is present in all of them, even if it is only a point of... Continue Reading

Published on 21/05/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Over half of the British workforce is now remote as a result of COVID-19. The transition from office to remote working has taken place successfully, however despite the majority of workers stating they are pleased with working... Continue Reading

Published on 18/05/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

First impressions are important—especially when it comes to the workplace. A new employee’s experience during their initial days on the job can make or break their perception of the company.  Without a strong onboarding process... Continue Reading

Published on 14/05/2020 by Ines Bahr, Lucca Rossi and Sonia Navarrete

From one day to the other COVID-19 completely changed the way the world used to work. No matter if we live on the continent of kangaroos, in Shakespeare’s country, in the city of love, or in the capital of Carnival, we have all... Continue Reading

Published on 30/04/2020 by Matt Mullarkey-Toner

Businesses around the world have been forced to confront COVID-19 while staying open. The world of remote work and by extension, remote work software, has become the norm.  We surveyed 491 respondents (for a full methodology*,... Continue Reading

Published on 23/04/2020 by Capterra

It’s said that the only thing we can’t get back in life is time, so you best use it wisely. For businesses in the services industry, it is particularly important to have a firm grip on the time —i.e. billable hours— their team... Continue Reading

Published on 17/04/2020 by Capterra

Working in a business with enjoyable company culture and high morale is beneficial in helping teams work well together. But when you’re working in different places or time zones, motivating employees and keeping them united... Continue Reading

Published on 31/03/2020 by Capterra

Online teaching is nothing new. Tutors, teachers, and professors have been using technology to connect remotely with students since the advent of the internet.  However, in recent months, the Coronavirus pandemic has required... Continue Reading

Published on 20/03/2020 by Capterra

Whether it’s finding the right video conferencing software or managing a remote team, these free software resources will help keep your business running. Businesses around the world are grappling with the changes brought by... Continue Reading

Published on 19/03/2020 by Capterra

Updated on April 24, 2020. Governments around the world are advising people to adopt remote work and software providers have responded by revising their offerings to help businesses during an uncertain time. Find software deals... Continue Reading

Published on 26/02/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Take our test below and find out!   Last Saturday Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder, winning the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight crown. Boxing is a more complex sport than it looks like – behind every punch, there is a... Continue Reading

Published on 20/02/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Since 2008, following the financial crisis and with the booming of technology, the banking industry has witnessed changes that have meant the entry of new players. Small business banking has also changed since. Until then,... Continue Reading

Published on 17/02/2020 by Sonia Mokrani and Sonia Navarrete

“What do you do for a living?” “I’m a project manager” That’s a common answer these days. The project leader or project manager is a figure present in many sectors. From real estate to the medical sector, from SMEs to large... Continue Reading

Published on 11/02/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

The UK government wants to build “one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world.” But what does this mean for your small business? What is Making Tax Digital? Anybody who’s had to fill out a tax return –... Continue Reading

Published on 07/02/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Stock control and inventory management are terms used all the time in business. Everyone talks about them – but what do they actually mean in practice? In this quick guide, you’ll find a simple introduction to these concepts, as... Continue Reading

Published on 05/02/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

Brexit has happened, but now what? It’s likely going to have a major impact on many areas for businesses—one of them being online banking.  In this article, we will look at what measures are in place at present for small and... Continue Reading