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

Published on 04/12/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Keeping on top of finances is important for any business. However, for small companies the requirement is even more pressing. This is because cashflow is often more important for small enterprises – not least when payments from... Continue Reading

Published on 28/11/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

There is a skills shortage in the UK, and it’s costing businesses money. In this article, we look at the scale of the problem and what’s being done to tackle it. We also examine the effect on small businesses and how software can... Continue Reading

Published on 25/11/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

We have previously seen the benefits of using project management software. The right project management tool provides a better overview and transparency in the project. Also, risks are quickly detected by the software, which... Continue Reading

Published on 19/11/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

There has been a lot of talk about women in tech and the gender gap but we wanted to hear it first hand. We asked women working in technology how they got into it, what they like about it, and how has the industry changed since... Continue Reading

Published on 15/11/2019 by Ines Bahr and Sonia Navarrete

Including free burndown chart excel template for download Agile teams don’t work with traditional deadlines. However, one thing is not to plan all work steps in advance but planning is still key. It’s important to be able to... Continue Reading

Published on 11/11/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

How do you keep track of billing and invoicing in your company? If you’re anything like the 400 small business owners and self-employed workers we interviewed for a recent survey, there’s a good chance you do it the old way –... Continue Reading

Published on 06/11/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

The holidays are coming, and for retailers that means one thing: peak season! From the online boost of Cyber Monday through Black Friday to the last-minute scramble on Super Saturday (the last Saturday before Christmas) retail... Continue Reading

Published on 31/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Since its arrival in the UK almost a decade ago, Black Friday has become a landmark for retailers, marking the start of the busiest dates for retail in the UK.  Traditionally, retailers start early to advertise any deals for... Continue Reading

Published on 28/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Accounting is one of the most important areas of a company. The role of accounting is vital in businesses, especially as many critical business operations are recorded under it. Accounting software can help enormously, especially... Continue Reading

Published on 25/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Every small business should use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. The reasons are simple: CRM software can help solve many business challenges, and it helps make your company more competitive.  CRM software does... Continue Reading

Published on 21/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

There’s a famous saying in business that the customer is always right. Most companies strive to develop meaningful interactions with customers that lead to long, mutually beneficial relationships. But achieving this is not always... Continue Reading

Published on 16/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

At Halloween we open ourselves to the things that scare us most. For many of us, that means ghosts and spirits, but for managers HR issues are much more real. From the nightmares of payroll and timesheet management, to the... Continue Reading

Published on 10/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

One in two adults in the UK own a pet – and one in four of those are dogs. Dogs have an estimated population of 9.9 million in the UK; and that is a lot of flurry heads to wash a year! If you own a pet grooming salon you are... Continue Reading

Published on 07/10/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

While the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took most of the headlines in 2018, a lesser-known piece of European legislation known as PSD2 (the Second Payment Services Directive) also came into force last year. ... Continue Reading

Published on 30/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

“It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it” said Warren Buffet, CEO of the American corporation Berkshire Hathaway. And in today’s digital world where everything is instantly online – good and bad –... Continue Reading

Published on 26/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

How do small businesses in the UK handle their HR? Do they use spreadsheets, notebooks or Google Calendar? In today’s fast world where time is money, it’s important for companies to invest in the right software that will help... Continue Reading

Published on 20/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Despite Brexit fears, the number of SMEs that export is on the rise. Between 2017 and 2018, this figure increased by 6.6% to 232,000 – that’s 9.8% of all SMEs. By contrast, some 41% of large businesses export overseas. Smaller... Continue Reading

Published on 17/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

The introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in 2018 was a bombshell moment. Due to come into force either later this year or early in 2020, the ePrivacy Regulation will open a new can of regulatory... Continue Reading

Published on 13/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Paying tax may well be one of the oldest business obligations out there, but here in the UK the process is undergoing a very modern makeover – courtesy of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulation.  For those of you that missed it,... Continue Reading

Published on 10/09/2019 by Sonia Navarrete

Despite the volume, variety and severity of cyber threats, many SMEs still don’t see the value of investing in software that can protect them. Here, we examine the current threat landscape, the consequences of a breach for SMEs,... Continue Reading