Monthly Archives: February 2018

Two-thirds of large companies face high levels of industry disruption

A new study from Accenture has found that industry disruption is already a reality for most large companies globally. The study shows that, rather than being a random event beyond business leaders’ control, disruption has a pattern that can be identified, understood and prepared for. The study analysed more than 3,600 companies with annual revenues
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Business confidence holds up despite rise in market volatility

Business confidence – an average of business prospects and economic optimism – in February has slightly decreased from 35 per cent to 33 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. However, this remains above the long-term average of 32 per cent. Overall confidence in the first two months of
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Five steps to make your data GDPR ready

We’re now less than three months away from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force. There is plenty of information available via the ICO, consultancies and law firms on what the regulation means and covers, however, practical advice on the steps you can take as a small or medium sized business to
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The pros and cons of rebranding your business

Sometimes you just have to rebrand. Maybe your company’s changed focus, or you’ve entered a new market, or maybe you just want to start all over again with a fresh face and a fresh set of products to offer. Depending on the situation, rebranding can seem either a positive or negative action, but regardless of
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Building a relationship: Can a partnership benefit your business?

For a business that started out in a bedroom in Brighton in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has come a long way, and much of it has been down to forming well thought-out partnerships. Our easyJet partnership announcement is the latest in a string of game-changing alliances. Customers booking flights on easyJet are being offered the chance to
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