Is the UK’s digital infrastructure fit for purpose? The answer, according to Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), is a resounding ‘no.’ At least, not yet. But there are hopes, pinned on Chancellor Philip Hammond, that businesses currently on the back foot as a…
When it comes to business growth, there is a lot to be said for the old adage start with what you know. Many businesses owners are eager to attract new customers without realising the value of the customers they already have and how nurturing those contacts to substantiate lasting business…
March 8 marked Philip Hammond’s inaugural budget as chancellor. According to BBC News, the man himself summarised that the budget provides a “strong, stable platform for Brexit”, but how will the successful businessman’s announcements affect the future of business growth in the UK? The top five takeaways for UK business…
Whether it is Big Data or the Internet of Things, we know that technology continues to revolutionise the business world and aid business growth, but what role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play and how well is it utilised? According to ComputerWeekly.com, in a survey by Vanson Bourne for Infosys, 1,600…
A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that while growth in Britain’s private sector eased in the approach to January, growth remained “solid” going into 2017. According to CBI chief economist Rain Newton-Smith, “Resilience has been the hallmark of the UK economy since the EU referendum….
Entrepreneurs are mildly obsessed with ‘GTD’, explains CafePod co-founder Peter Grainger. That’s Getting Things Done, for the uninitiated. From sleep pods in shared workspaces to adopting the Pomodoro technique, productivity is our number one goal. We want to be the best versions of ourselves in the most efficient way. Find…
According to Steve Gosney, Managing Director of Kremer Signs: “We’ve been around for over 30 years, becoming the market leader for signage and boards for estate and letting agencies. In our history, we have witnessed dramatic changes in the housing market. “When we first started out a typical agent would…
The office of today is a world away from the cubicled creativity vacuums of the twentieth century. While a “quirky” office may not be for everyone, there are many ways in which you can boost creativity – everything from thoughtful design tweaks to working policy could help. Read more here.
More than half of IT professionals are concerned about their companies’ approaches to cloud security, according to a report. See more here.
According to Michael Nabarro, co-founder and CEO of London-based Spektrix: “A number of organisations have approached us over the past couple of years enquiring if we’re looking for any outside investment. At the moment we offer a polite ‘no, but thanks’. “Although we’re not actively looking for investment, I’m always…