Monthly Archives: December 2017

As cyber risk grows, 2018 is the year to get proactive about security

When it comes to online threats, the landscape moves so quickly that it’s difficult to accurately predict what the coming 12 months hold in store. But one thing we can say with certainty is that the UK’s SMEs will once again be on the receiving end of a barrage of cyber-attacks, from ransomware to data
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Four ways merchants can keep up with Christmas card payments

It’s no secret the Christmas shopping season is the most hectic time of year for consumers and retailers – and 2017 has been busier than ever for SMEs. Last year, the average household spent £810 on gifts, food, drink, decorations, and travel during the Christmas shopping period, according to the Centre for Retail Research (CRR).
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Want to attract millennials to your small business? Here’s how…

Despite their reputation, ‘millennials’ are fast becoming the most sought-after workers in today’s job market, and I’m really not surprised. The vast majority of Generation Y that I’ve encountered in the workplace have been hard working, likeable, multitasking technology ninjas. Oh, and they know how to work the coffee machine too. I still can’t persuade
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