--- description: For anyone looking for business software! Read advice on finding software for your startup, field service business, doctor's office, nonprofit, and more. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Software Buying Tips and Advice for Businesses - Capterra Blog --- # Blog Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog Page: 3 / 9\ Prev: [Previous page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog?page=2)\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog?page=4) > Expert insights, guides, and tips to help you choose the right software. ----- ## Articles 1. [What are the benefits and concerns of using ChatGPT for UK businesses?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/4148/chatgpt-in-UK) — 31/08/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Recent breakthroughs in generative AI have seen companies using this technology to improve processes and save time. ChatGPT stands out as one of the most popular tools. However, with the risk of th... 2. [Generative AI: UK employees say it improves innovation and analysis but more regulation is needed](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/4135/generative-ai-in-the-UK-workplace) — 23/08/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — The recent impact of generative artificial intelligence has led to businesses assessing whether to incorporate these technologies into their processes. However, how are artificial intelligence tech... 3. [7 steps to ensure contract management security](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/4128/steps-to-ensure-contract-management-security) — 10/08/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — With data breaches on the rise, protecting your business's sensitive information is more critical than ever. This is especially true regarding your company's contracts containing confidential detai... 4. [Live shopping: UK SMEs should include discounts and offers in their live stream events](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/4080/uk-consumer-insight-live-shopping) — 18/07/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Live stream shopping may have become an increasingly popular business in other parts of the world. However, how has it caught on in the UK? We surveyed over 1,000 online consumers who regularly use... 5. [UK influencer followers: 55% are more likely to buy recommended products](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/4072/research-UK-social-media-influencer-marketing) — 12/07/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — While influencers may help brands promote their products, what are consumers’ perceptions of social media influencers, and do they trust the products they sell? 6. [Successful collaboration in the workplace: 5 tools to organise an effective meeting](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/810/successful-collaboration-in-the-workplace) — 04/07/2023 — Eduardo Garcia, Caroline Rousseau — This article was originally published on 08/08/2019  Help your employees better manage their time and meetings with their teams with our top five web conferencing software. 7. [The impact of the UK economic crisis on consumer spending habits](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3660/consumer-spending-habits-cost-of-living-crisis-UK) — 26/06/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — With high inflation and talk of a possible recession, the current economic situation in the UK can take its toll on consumer spending. How have customers changed their spending behaviour, and what ... 8. [What is Making Tax Digital for VAT, and how does it affect your business?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/843/what-is-making-tax-digital-and-how-it-will-affect-your-business) — 21/06/2023 — Sonia Navarrete, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 28/08/2019  In 2022, HMRC urged VAT-registered businesses to sign up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT. Since November of that year, businesses cannot u... 9. [5 top POS software for UK businesses in 2023](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3679/top-pos-software) — 30/05/2023 — Smriti Arya — Whether you plan to launch a physical store, an online retail website or a combination of both, you may require point-of-sale (POS) software to manage payments, track inventory and streamline daily... 10. [What are the current trends in HRM for human resources professionals?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3654/current-technological-trends-hrm-human-resources-professionals) — 17/05/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — In an ever-changing work landscape, HR teams find new challenges and opportunities. These require innovative solutions to meet organisational and employee needs. What are the current trends in Huma... 11. [How have consumer expectations changed with the cost of living crisis in the UK?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3632/cost-of-living-crisis-uk-consumer-expectations) — 09/05/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Faced with a cost of living crisis, consumer perception towards products and services may change. What do consumers expect from their favourite brands when they notice price increases, and how can ... 12. [The effects of absenteeism and presenteeism in the UK workplace](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3624/absenteeism-and-presenteeism-in-UK-workplace) — 28/04/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Managers expect employees to miss work from time to time. But when staff are working too much, there may be underlying problems that are harder to pinpoint —and harder to solve. 13. [The future workplace: 5 trends for HR managers in 2023](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3566/trends-will-shape-HR-over-next-five-years) — 04/04/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — In recent years, workplace trends have changed due to technological advancements, demographic changes, global issues, and evolving employee expectations. What workplace trends and work tools should... 14. [Cross-country analysis: UK SMEs lead the way in climate change concern](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3533/climate-change-concern-UK-SMEs-cross-country-analysis) — 22/03/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Climate change has become a global issue affecting businesses across various sectors. Small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are concerned about reducing carbon emissions and protecting the ... 15. [5 benefits of using a learning management system in your organisation](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3523/benefits-of-using-a-learning-management-system) — 15/03/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — eLearning can help SMEs upskill their workforce and provide courses to customers and partners. But what technology do they need to make this step? In this article we take a look at the advantages o... 16. [Get resources under control with the cost and resource planning template](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1259/free-cost-and-resource-planning-template) — 14/03/2023 — Ines Bahr, Sonia Navarrete, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 24/01/2020  How can you use a cost and resource planning template using Excel to manage project resources and avoid scheduling conflicts? How can other too... 17. [10 virtual team-building activities for motivating employees](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1442/virtual-team-building-activities-motivating-employees) — 09/03/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 17/04/2020. Remote work has led HR teams to face unique challenges when planning remote team-building activities, including maintaining team cohesion and m... 18. [4 best UK-based social media marketing tools](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3504/top-social-media-marketing-tools-in-UK) — 03/03/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Find a selection of the best social media marketing tools in the UK, based on the highest reviews on Capterra.co.uk. 19. [ESG challenges: 48% of UK SMEs interested in tackling climate change lack information on how to take action](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3480/ESG-challenges-SMEs-tackling-climate-change-face) — 28/02/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Beyond its global impacts, climate change poses a risk to business continuity for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). Implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives can help... 20. [What are UK SMEs doing to tackle climate change?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3469/what-are-businesses-doing-about-climate-change-UK) — 21/02/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Small and midsized enterprises (SMEs) are drivers of economic growth and employment. However, while playing a vital role in the economy, SMEs contribute to nearly half of the UK’s greenhouse gas em... 21. [What is a digital signature, and how can you create one?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1660/what-is-and-creating-a-digital-signature) — 02/02/2023 — Sonia Navarrete, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 07/08/2020 Digital signatures have been around for some time. Still, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for both large and small companies to condu... 22. [What is risk in project management, and how can software help?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3396/What-is-risk-in-project-management) — 24/01/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Part of managing a project is being prepared for unpredictable events that can affect your operations. To do so, managers prepare risk management strategies. But what is risk in project management,... 23. [Buyer behaviour in 2022: Insights for UK firms adopting technology in 2023](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3385/buyer-behaviour-and-technology-adoption) — 24/01/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — The COVID-19 pandemic shook up business operations and influenced decision-making processes when it came to adopting new technology. Businesses need to make choices that can streamline their proces... 24. [The benefits of market segmentation for companies](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1783/benefits-of-market-segmentation-for-business) — 10/01/2023 — Eduardo Garcia, Sonia Navarrete — This article was originally published on 28/10/2020 In a post-pandemic UK, there is increasing pressure for businesses to attract digital consumers. To do so, they must deploy strategies that impr... 25. [What are the top software buying trends of 2023 for UK firms?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3336/software-buying-trends-2023) — 10/01/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — The UK is facing rising energy costs, inflation, and a tight labour market. How are these challenges affecting businesses when it comes to choosing software to improve their operations and competit... ----- Page: 3 / 9\ Prev: [Previous page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog?page=2)\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog?page=4) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog) - [Home](https://www.capterra.co.uk/) ----- ## Structured Data