New Technology

Essential for every business, be it big or small, spreadsheets are flexible, easy to use, highly adaptable and form the core of countless business operations.

As more UK companies focus on exports, the amount of time it takes to get paid remains a real barrier to wider participation.

As more businesses invest in surveillance technology to monitor and track employees in the workplace, questions are raised around whether the benefits override growing concerns around digital ethics, and if employers truly understand the privacy implications.

For many small businesses, data is among the most important assets. Whether it’s a legal firm, a pharmacy or a hairdresser, the ability to access information at a moment’s notice is critical, and the loss of that ability can effectively cripple a business.

In a world that’s becoming increasingly digital, online shopping is influencing B2B businesses more than ever.

The sheer scale of closures, redundancies and bankruptcies of retailers that used to have stores on nearly every High Street is testament to the fact that many customers now prefer to shop online than in-store.

The supply chain has existed since the industrial revolution, and little has been done to streamline its processes, particularly in the last 50 years.

Although the future workforce is a much-debated topic, how many businesses can genuinely say they’re prepared to reap the benefits from the rapid changes taking place within it?

Having real-life living and functioning employees has its benefits, but it also comes with a number of setbacks for any business. For example, having to pay a decent wage, dealing with productivity, days off and annual leave, sickness, mental health, regulatory issues, legal employment matters, employers’ insurance and the list goes on. But what if…