There’s a lot to think about when running your own small business – from sales, supplies, staff to premises. However it’s important that your information technology is not an afterthought. Not only will it help your business operate more efficiently but it could stop cybercrime from eating into your profits. How ICT benefits small businesses […]
Last year ended with a further stream of businesses whose customer data was compromised. Various high-profile organisations were left red-faced – eg. British Airways, hotel chain Marriot – with reputations diminished and profits threatened. Yet it’s not only the big boys who are targeted. The vulnerabilities of SMEs hare increasingly become the target of cyber […]
It’s obvious that passwords are an essential part of protecting your online information. Yet one of the key gripes of modern digital life is having to create a password for everything. However, love them or hate them, an effective password helps keep your data, your money and your business safe. A key report has revealed […]
Black Friday is here! Following all the hype, customers are finally bagging bargains and shopping online. It’s not just the one day anymore but many businesses extend the sales fest to over the weekend into Cyber Monday, and beyond. However, while it’s fun to discover discounts, it’s easier to get distracted and forget about the […]
Is your SME ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Black Friday is on 23 November followed by Cyber Monday three days later. For small businesses these shopping extravaganzas bring real opportunities for extra sales. However customers and businesses alike need to take action to avoid cybercrime and stay safe online. What is Back Friday […]
From buying online, booking cinema tickets to signing up for online education courses – we all use digital technology now for so many areas of our lives. It’s no surprise then to find get-ahead businesses adopting the latest technology to maximise their offer to potential customers and boost their business. Digital advantages in business Computers […]
The spread of IT has been a game changer for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Once only affordable by larger organisations, small businesses can now take advantage of IT to compete against larger competitors. Competing against bigger firms has always been a challenge for SMEs. Not able to achieve the economies of scale of the […]
The UK’s heatwave this summer has distracted many of us during the holiday period. Busy with vacations, family and friends it’s easy to get your eye off the ball. However, the threat of cybercrime and data breaches to your digital systems is ever present. Any business which has an online presence, or which keeps digital […]
There comes a time when most small businesses have to ask – how can I get my IT to work better for me and how am I going to achieve it? In today’s world there’s no escaping the need for ICT (Information & Communication Technology) in business. It can help ambitious firms to: ● work […]
Small businesses who fail to use technology properly could be missing out on higher productivity. Any business in the modern world should be harnessing the power of technology to save on costs and increase profitability. The increased use of technology in business is now being promoted as part of the answer to the UK’s productivity […]
