Monthly Archives: May 2017

Cybersecurity: Are your employees doing their part?

If you were a hacker, would you target your small business or a large enterprise with ten times the revenue? The answer may seem obvious – clearly the larger organisation is the more attractive target, is it not? The Verizon 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals otherwise. In 2016, two-thirds of breached organisations had
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The quiet opportunity: taking advantage of the slow periods

In business, as in life, keeping busy provides us with a sense of purpose, progress and comfort that things are moving forward. So, when an opportunity for quiet reflection or solitude arises, perhaps it’s not surprising that some of us find the prospect uninviting. Indeed, it seems that many of us prefer doing anything to
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SMEs and mid-market business leaders reveal what ignites their ambition

A new report reveals what has helped successful decision makers in business to develop ambition and help them achieve their goals, with half (50 per cent) claiming that supportive friends and family were their biggest drive to be ambitious. The findings are part of the Ambition Index Report, produced by the Lloyds Bank National Business
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Equity crowdfunding: The 12 things small businesses need to know

For start-ups, raising money is the single most important thing you do in order to grow. If you’re considering equity crowdfunding for your business here’s what you need to know. Since our launch in 2012, we have funded 490 deals had over £210 million invested into campaigns on the platform, making us the most active
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The digital building blocks of every small business

Imagine you’re a founder of a fresh young company. Or perhaps an entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level. Whether you are bringing your business to market, or turning up the gear on digital marketing, chances are, you are thinking about your website. In today’s hyper-competitive digital age, your online presence says a
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