From eye-rolls visible in an open-plan office to sizeable groans behind closed doors, the announcement of an all-hands meeting doesn’t always receive the response you want. In reality, they might be the opposite of what you expect. In your mind, your prepared speech may be award-winning (if such an awards show existed—and you believe it […]
Debbie Fletcher
USA vs. UK: Where is It Easier to Set Up Shop?
Often, it isn’t the lack of a good idea or entrepreneurial spark that stops new startups flourishing, it’s the barriers to entry in the market itself. New startups often underestimate the costs imposed on new business by the country they are in, making it too difficult to do business in your homeland. Seeking that ‘greener […]
For Today’s Data Centers, Reducing Attack Surface Means More Than Securing the Perimeter
Cloud based network environments continue to make immense impacts throughout the IT industry. Cloud computing has effectively reached ubiquity in modern IT, and for good reason. Organizations that have implemented the technology immediately reap its benefits and recognize the profound improvements provided to their computing infrastructure. Companies that adopt cloud solutions, whether that be a […]
How to Build a Strong and Supportive HR Department
It’s a fact of business life that people are an organization’s greatest asset. The whole cycle of recruiting the right personnel and creating an environment where they can give of their best for the benefit of the business and themselves depends largely on effective HR (Human Resources). A strong and supportive HR department will help […]
New Business Owner? 5 Things to Look Out For
When starting a new business, there’s a lot of research that needs to be done. You might think you know what to expect but, undoubtedly, the unexpected will come up. The more you prepare, the more ready you’ll be react. To make your venture into self-employment successful, we’ve compiled a list of five things every […]
DDoS and Financial Institutions: The High Costs and Why Mitigation is Critical
For banks and other financial institutions, cyberattacks are coming fast and furious. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can now be launched for petty cash, without any technical skills whatsoever. What are the costs of launching attacks, and what does a bank do to defend itself against the onslaught of the infamous DDoS attack? Easy […]
5 Negative (and Expensive!) Ways Health & Safety Issues Can Impact Your Business
Health and safety is not something that should be taken lightly. As an employer it’s your responsibility to maintain the working environment to ensure the wellbeing of your employees. Here are just a few ways in which bad health and safety policies can impact your business. Low productivity Health and safety regulations are there to […]
How Important is Communication in the Workplace?
Workplace communication is vital for any business to run successfully. It doesn’t matter if you’re offering a trade, you sell stock online or you’re a logistics company. Without an effective communication strategy, your business will surely fail, which is not a sign of a good leader. Here are just some of the reasons why communication […]
How to Market Your Business Abroad
When considering an overseas expansion for your business, there is a lot you’ll need to learn and prepare for. From the language and local laws to health and safety regulations, moving abroad is no easy feat. Whether you’re planning on taking your company to Japan, Europe or America, here are a few suggestions on how […]
Top 6 Ways Your Business Can Benefit from Virtual Reality Cameras
Enhance your business with virtual reality Over the past few decades, technology has undeniably transformed how we live in ways we didn’t expect. One of the most helpful evolutions is in the modern tech we carry with us every day: our phones. More specifically, the high-resolution images captured by impressive embedded cameras are not only […]
