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 resources will help keep your business running. Businesses around the world are grappling with the changes brought by COVID-19 and... 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

Published on 27/01/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

94% consider employee recognition to be key in retaining talent The highly competitive landscape has forced companies to regard recognition as a vital part of employee retention. Money, treats such as gift card or voucher or... Continue Reading

Published on 24/01/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

How many employees do I need to complete the project on time? Am I on budget with procurement? What are the unplanned costs of my project? In order to be able to answer these and other questions, a cost management plan is carried... Continue Reading

Published on 20/01/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week, which will take place next month, between February 3rd and 7th, is now just a matter of days away. Across some 1,250 separate events spread over the week, the event acts as a celebration... Continue Reading

Published on 16/01/2020 by Sonia Navarrete

In April 2020, the rules governing who counts as an employee (IR35) are changing. Find out what is IR35, what it means for UK businesses, as well as their contractors and freelancers. What is IR35? The original IR35 legislation... Continue Reading

Published on 19/12/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

As we prepare for the New Year ahead it is worth looking at the new HR trends that are promising to shape 2020 – and possibly the next decade. If you are wondering if robots will interview candidates instead of humans or how much... Continue Reading

Published on 16/12/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

The temptation to carry out a project without planning is great, especially with the first, smaller projects. In the beginning, only a few people are involved, and the tasks, the timing and responsibilities seem to be clearly... Continue Reading

Published on 12/12/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to be present in many aspects of our lives and HR is not an exception. But what does it mean to have AI in HR?  Technology companies are starting to develop AI and machine learning... Continue Reading

Published on 09/12/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

The New Year is on its way,  the perfect time to take stock of your business and think about what improvements you can make in the year ahead. As you set about this task, one area in particular might prove fertile ground for... Continue Reading