To hackers, size doesn’t matter. According to a Government Security Breaches Survey, online criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized UK businesses, with the average cost to a company reaching £310,000. Small businesses can be seen as “softer... read more
It’s easy to assume that Google Images is an open catalogue of images, free to use by everyone. It’s not, and that can be an expensive mistake to make, as two of our customers recently discovered. So, to help you avoid getting slammed with a hefty fine,... read more
What is SSL? Simply put, SSL encrypts information as it passes between a website browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc) and a website server (where the webpage is hosted). By encrypting the information, it makes it very difficult for people to intercept and steal... read more
Where to begin? The necessary things to consider when making your decision: Formation There is little formality to starting as a sole trader. You inform HMRC (and you have 3-months from commencement to do so) – and you are started. There are several considerations to... read more
Why do some businesses struggle? It’s easy to blame things like the UK tax system, or the reluctance of banks to lend, but all businesses are subject to those factors and some DO thrive and prosper, so what could be the real reason ? Well, in a lot of cases, the thing... read more
What is Customer Relationship Management? Customer Relationship Management (or CRM for short), is one of the most important considerations in any business, whether you’re a sole trader or have hundreds of employees. CRM is the process that helps you develop and... read more