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## Articles

1. [Field service management in 2023: the definitive guide](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3321/field-service-management-definitive-guide) — 22/12/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Managing teams that spend their days out on the road meeting customers is not always easy. But specialist field service management solutions can help with scheduling, communication, and job allocat...
2. [Do consumer expectations of customer service vary internationally?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3299/consumer-expectations-of-customer-service-uk-and-worldwide) — 15/12/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — We have previously looked at UK consumers’ preferences regarding customer service and help desk options. In this second part of our study, we compare consumer experiences in the UK with other count...
3. [5 ways builders use software for construction planning](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3286/how-builders-use-software-for-construction-planning) — 07/12/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — The right tool for the right job is vital in any building project. This applies as much to software as it does to physical tools like screwdrivers, but what are the benefits of construction managem...
4. [Consumer insights to help UK SMEs deliver better customer service](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3271/Insights-for-UK-SMEs-to-provide-better-customer-service) — 07/12/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Customer service can impact consumer perception of a brand and customer loyalty. With new technologies stepping in to automate customer care and deliver 24/7 services, what preferences do UK consum...
5. [HRIS vs HCM vs HRMS: Know the right HR system for your SME](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3279/hr-systems-in-the-uk) — 05/12/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — For businesses that are just starting out, finding the right HR software solution that fits their business needs can get tricky. In this article, we help you navigate through various human resource...
6. [What concerns do UK consumers have about digital wallet security?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3234/digital-wallet-security-concerns-privacy-identity) — 17/11/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Digital wallets offer consumers a convenient way to make cardless payments. However, how do UK consumers feel about digital wallet security? Are they comfortable sharing their spending data when us...
7. [AI in Finance: Applications & benefits](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1945/3-applications-of-finance-ai) — 15/11/2022 — Toby Cox, Sukanya Awasthi — This article was originally published on 11/03/2021.&#10;&#10;&#10;Artificial intelligence (AI) in finance can possibly help companies cut costs, improve efficiency, and transform how their business manages it...
8. [How to manage annual leave using a staff holiday booking system](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3227/how-to-manage-annual-leave-absence-management-software) — 14/11/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Hybrid work has become a standard practice for many small and medium enterprises in the UK. Many human resource managers have had to adopt new practices and tools to communicate with remote employe...
9. [The future of digital wallets: Is the UK going cashless?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3200/is-uk-going-cashless-future-of-digital-wallets) — 08/11/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Smartphones and digital wallets have introduced new ways to purchase products and services without having to use physical cards or cash. After several years in the market, how popular is this techn...
10. [Importance of artificial intelligence in marketing and solutions for your business](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/2311/importance-of-artificial-intelligence-in-marketing) — 21/10/2022 — Sonal Srivastava, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 17/11/2021
11. [Are UK SMEs still investing in digital strategies after COVID-19?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3144/digital-investment-strategies-uk-smes) — 06/10/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Many SMEs have accelerated the implementation of their digital strategies due to the pandemic. Today, businesses have reached a point where they can evaluate the results of their plans to determine...
12. [How have UK SMEs improved their digital presence since COVID-19?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3118/uk-smes-digital-strategy-since-covid-19) — 06/10/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — In a competitive corporate landscape, businesses need to adapt to survive. Two years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the digitalisation of business processes has shifted to a ‘new digital normal’. ...
13. [5 Best software for video editing and their key features](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3115/best-software-for-video-editing) — 30/09/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — Video editing software is used to create, edit, modify, and manipulate video files.  In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the five best software for video editing with a minimum of 4/5 user ra...
14. [Company culture: Hybrid workers value friendship at work more than remote workers](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3102/do-hybrid-workers-see-workplace-culture-differently) — 26/09/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — With the switch to remote or hybrid models, HR teams face a new challenge: keeping distanced employees together. But have employees who can work from home changed their priorities when it comes to ...
15. [Has hybrid or remote work impacted work culture in the UK?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3092/remote-hybrid-work-and-toxic-workplace-culture-uk) — 20/09/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Remote work has brought new opportunities and challenges to the workplace. Employees are increasingly looking to improve their work-life balance, and yet toxic company culture may be a prominent re...
16. [Keeping track of projects is easy with our free example of a Gantt chart](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/1153/keeping-track-of-projects-with-free-gantt-chart-template) — 07/09/2022 — Sonia Navarrete, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 16/12/2019
17. [46% online shoppers not aware of the UK’s data privacy laws](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3053/data-privacy-and-data-protection-policy) — 01/09/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — Who do shoppers think is most responsible for protecting their data and what steps are they taking to ensure that their data is not unlawfully stored by a web browser? Are they willing to pay more ...
18. [Is data privacy a concern among UK consumers?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3035/data-privacy-among-uk-consumers) — 23/08/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — How important is data privacy for online consumers in the UK? To find out, Capterra surveyed online shoppers to gauge their sentiments regarding the privacy and protection of their personal data. R...
19. [6 steps to promote cyber security for small businesses](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/818/6-best-ways-to-promote-cyber-security) — 17/08/2022 — Maria Genova, Eduardo Garcia — This article was originally published on 13/08/2019
20. [Tips for companies on how to use LinkedIn for business](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3025/how-to-use-linkedin-for-business) — 12/08/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — How can SMEs make the most out of their company profile to stand out on LinkedIn? This article shows you how to use LinkedIn for business.  
21. [5 best UK-based task management software for SMEs](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3013/best-uk-tools-for-task-management-software) — 08/08/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Find a selection of the best tools for task management in the UK, based on the highest reviews on Capterra.co.uk.
22. [Top 5 free appointment booking software for UK SMEs](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/3008/top-free-appointment-booking-software) — 04/08/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — Find the best selection of free appointment booking software available in the UK, based on the highest reviews on Capterra.co.uk. 
23. [5 differences between an online marketplace & an eCommerce website](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/2989/difference-between-online-marketplaces-and-ecommerce-websites) — 28/07/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — ‘ Internet shopping is more popular in the UK than in any other major country’. Keeping this in mind, it may be helpful for small and medium-sized companies to know which is a better platform for t...
24. [What is natural language processing and how can SMEs use it?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/2987/what-is-natural-language-processing-and-how-can-smes-use-it) — 25/07/2022 — Quirine Storm van Leeuwen, Sukanya Awasthi — NLP or natural language processing is seeing widespread adoption in healthcare, call centres, and social media platforms, with the NLP market expected to reach US$ 61.03 billion by 2027. In this ar...
25. [How are online consumers responding to social commerce?](https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/2815/social-commerce-consumer-behaviour) — 27/06/2022 — Eduardo Garcia — With social media platforms stepping into the online shopping fray to allow people to buy goods via their platforms, how has social media commerce changed consumer behaviours? 

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