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Dealing with cyber attacks: Your small business will be affected

On Friday 12th May, a global coordinated ransomware Wana Decrypt0r 2.0 attack began, affecting thousands of large and small private and public sector businesses and putting dealing with cyber attacks in the spotlight. The vast majority of media coverage on the attack has so far been centred around the impact it has had on the
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What does GDPR mean to me and my business?

Many small business owners will have pencilled in May 25, 2018 as the date when the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. But it’s also likely they all have the same question: what does GDPR mean for my business and me? The simple answer is that it means a lot. Any company, big
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SMEs must adopt big brand mind-set online to stay competitive

Small to mid-sized organisations must be bold in adopting a big brand mentality towards their website to successfully compete against larger organisations. Will Morris, managing partner at Alchemy Digital, explains that while websites have revolutionised the way business is done, SMEs must remain nimble and respond to market trends to stay ahead of the curve
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Four ways to improve your cyber security when travelling for business

When you travel for business, you’re likely to have a lot on your mind. Between preparing for your meeting or sales pitch and making your flight on time and finding your hotel, it’s easy to overlook your cyber security. However, this comes at a big cost. In fact, three in ten senior business managers say
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Top ten tips for choosing a web developer

The latest online figures from the UK Cards Association published last month revealed that UK shoppers are spending the equivalent of £4,600 a year on web purchases, more than any other country in the world. Brits love online shopping because it’s convenient, and it’s easy to shop around to find the perfect choice. We’ve become
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Key ways small businesses can use a CRM system for growth

How often have you returned from a networking event with lots of new contacts, but have done nothing with them? Or consider how often you or your team come up with great ideas to engage your customers and increase your pipeline of opportunities, but can’t quite get to the point of turning that idea into
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Do’s and don’ts in getting an inventory software for small businesses

Consider the following pointers in do’s and don’ts format. DO’S 1.Do compare your options carefully You can’t just decide to get a particular inventory management software after reading on the details of one software presented to you. You need to look at several options and compare/contrast their different features and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
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Five out-of-home technology trends for small businesses

Films like The Fifth Element, Minority Report and Blade Runner sold us a future where brands were omnipresent in the environment – a landscape dominated by hyperscale advertising and shops that know you by name. The Digital-out-of-Home advertising sector is growing faster than most advertising media, however there has been surprisingly little innovation if you
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Finding a software soulmate

For many start-ups and smaller businesses, software development is an essential part of the success journey. And although a wide range of new companies rely on having the right software in place to take to market as fast as possible, it is a process that can come with its own special challenges. For example, keeping
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