One of the main assets independent businesses possess is their ability to stay nimble and adapt to change with ease. Technology works to their advantage, as they can adopt the latest tools to help them stay attractive to customers and competitive in the market. However, knowing which solutions are right for your business and choosing
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Forget Pesticides, Farmers Can Shoot Bad Bugs With Lasers
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The Photonic Fence intelligently targets and kills flying pests at a rate of 20 per second, leaving other friendly insects alone.
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Nine tech-tools to help you set up your next business meeting
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To set up any meeting you need to get people to agree on four things: who, what, where and when. Easier said than done! Getting three people, let alone 30, to agree on a date is hard enough, add the time and location and you’re likely to want to forget about the meeting altogether. PlanSnap,
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What does the GDPR mean for SMEs?
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The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in the UK in May 2018 and is anticipated to have a significant impact on businesses across the country. The GDPR is a replacement for the Data Protection Act 1998, and will apply to all organisations that process, handle and store any personal data of
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Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries
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Tech businesses remain optimistic about their prospects over the next 12 months after Brexit according to recent research from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. Nearly 90 per cent of tech businesses were optimistic for their own prospects for the next 12 months with more than half (55 per cent) expecting the economy to
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How is automation and technology affecting businesses now?
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At Proto Labs, we have witnessed accelerated development of IOT devices through manufacturing automation. For example, modern software technology is colliding with physical manufacturing, which, in-turn, is making low-volume production economical and fast. Advances in automation and digital manufacturing processes, such as developments in 3D printing, CNC machining and injection moulding technology, are part of
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Assessing the database needs of research and analysis providers
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No one can deny that market research is key to getting a competitive edge in whichever business sector you operate. But how do market research and analysis companies make sure that they stay on top of their game to give the best clarity? Keeping abreast of emerging market trends is demanding, and once those key
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Ad-blockers vs mobile
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It’s fair to say that adverts are not everyone’s cup of tea. Whether they’re interrupting your favourite TV programme or invading your online browsing, they can range from mildly irritating to downright infuriating. While there’s not much that can be done to tackle ads on traditional media platforms, online advertising is under threat from the
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Everything you need to know about cloud accounting
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The Cloud: A concept many of us are familiar with for things like storing personal photos, or allowing us to work remotely anytime, anywhere. Although the technology behind it might be sophisticated, the benefits are clear, yet many small business owners and sole traders are not using cloud accounting tools. According to recent research commissioned
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Five ways robotics can help you scale your business
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With just four in ten small businesses still trading after five years, it’s never been more important for organisations to not only establish themselves, but to turn their attention to growth. For every business, growth will mean something different. It could be exploring alternative geographies, expanding the number of employees, or offering a wider range
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