Managing business finances and cash flow is difficult, especially for start-ups and SMEs. Everyone seems to be tightening the purse strings at the moment, but making savings doesn’t have to come at the cost of quality of customer service. There’s a variety of ways businesses can keep monthly outgoings down to increase revenue and balance monthly
Many companies decide to relocate to a new building at this time of year, when the office is generally a bit quieter than usual. It gives businesses plenty of time to organise the space and get operations back to normal before the holiday season rush. Moving office is a great opportunity to declutter and invest
Next year, UK businesses will undergo huge changes as the GDPR comes into effect. From May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation will come into force, aiming to put data security at the top of every company’s priority list. The new law includes fines for companies which are careless against hackers – if a business’
If you own a business and haven’t yet heard of the GDPR, then it’s time to do your research. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018, so there is now less than a year to prepare for the radical changes which are being rolled out. The GDPR will replace the
Ransomware attacks and viruses can hit any type of business, and can cause lasting damage. Cyber-attacks are unfortunately a part of modern business, but training staff to be vigilant online could be the extra protection that saves your company from being held hostage. After all, there is only so much anti-virus software can do when employees are
Why is it so important to dispose of commercial and domestic electronic waste responsibly? Technology improves fast, and many of us want the latest gadgets when they are released – but do you ever spare a thought for all the unwanted electronics you’re replacing? What happens to this growing amount of e-waste? Old tech often
Moving office is a business ritual, a milestone that you’ll probably go through at least once with your company. An office relocation requires careful planning – after all, it could be the making or breaking of the business. It can be difficult to know when the right time for moving office comes around. You might
It is now less than a year until the UK’s current Data Protection Act will be replaced by the new legal framework within the EU. Despite Brexit, it is important that organisations understand the changes in this law which is due to apply from 25th May 2018. The government has confirmed that the decision to leave
Running a business and keeping the accounts in good form is a difficult task. Cash flow issues can be a huge problem for small businesses, and if you have too many monthly outgoings then you’ll constantly be in the red. Managing a business budget means making tough decisions – from cutting staff members to switching
London is a magnificent city with a huge population. It is known as many things, including the cultural, financial and tech capital of Europe. According to the Guardian, more than a fifth of Europe’s largest 500 companies choose to base their headquarters in London. Many businesses choose London as their home, especially those in the
