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By Kevin Gaskell, CEO and Executive Chairman of Data Support Hub In the age of data breaches making headlines, UK businesses face mounting pressure to protect sensitive information. However, many businesses face a hidden challenge that undermines their efforts: confusion. When employees are unclear about their roles, responsibilities, and best… Read more »

Picture yourself waking up to ocean views in Miami, managing your emails with a cappuccino in Rome, or even showing prospective tenants around your income-generating villa in Singapore—all while calling it “work.”  Owning property abroad doesn’t just blur the lines between leisure and business; it erases them. It’s the ultimate… Read more »

By Louise Doyle, Founder & CEO of Needi  The corporate gifting market in the UK was valued at approximately £85 million in 2022, highlighting how thoughtful gifts can help drive long-term success. Corporate gifting has evolved into a tool that goes beyond being a kind gesture. Done strategically, it strengthens… Read more »

When it’s time to increase the value of a company, the usual suspects dominate the conversation:  Boosting revenue  Cutting costs, and  Expanding market share   However, the real gems lie in less explored strategies and techniques that entrepreneurs and business owners can adopt to outpace competitors and boost their company’s… Read more »

Work/life balance has been a topic that has gained a lot of steam since the 2020 quarantine, with many companies being forced to apply flexibility to working arrangements to ensure they remain afloat. One area of renewed interest has been childcare support, especially in areas where there’s a single childcare… Read more »

Following on from our recent news piece covering UK business activity declining in November 2024 for the first time in 13 months, more grim news has come out about the state of the UK economy – and business owners both big and small should take heed. In October 2024, new… Read more »

In today’s digitally-shifting world, online shopping has become a common thing, with 26.5% of all retail sales happening online in 2022, up from 19% in 2019. Its convenience and massive expansion of potential customers, combined with its ability to discount many logistical concerns (such as locale), make it a fantastic… Read more »

By Stefano Maifreni, Founder and COO of Eggcelerate Procurement is often considered a standalone function that works in tandem with other departments but is rarely integrated deeply within the operations framework. However, bringing procurement under the operations umbrella offers numerous strategic advantages, particularly for companies that aim to foster efficiency,… Read more »

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but a key tool in the digital transformation of businesses. Its adoption is ushering in a new era of productivity, automation, and advanced data analytics. However, effectively and sustainably integrating AI into the business environment is a challenge that requires strategic… Read more »

In an increasingly globalised world, being able to communicate in multiple languages is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. This is especially true for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand internationally. These companies often face unique challenges when entering foreign markets, and one of the greatest… Read more »