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Published October 22, 2021

Conference call or video call?

Video calling has become very popular in the last year or so – the technology and available broadband speeds have improved immeasurably in recent years and remote conferencing became the only way to keep in touch with clients and colleagues during lockdown.

Video calling isn’t without its flaws though – as anyone who has had connection issues will attest to (not to mention Microsoft’s insistence on moving everything around when it updates Teams). Sometimes, simply picking up the phone is the best option.

So, which is best – a conference call or a video call?

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Published October 13, 2021

Should you be allowed to take children into work?

With the school half-term holidays around the corner, we’re taking a look at whether employees should be able to take their children into work.

Flexible working Small business Work from home

Published August 26, 2021

World’s biggest canine conference call?

Today (Thursday, August 26, 2021)is National Dog Day – a day to celebrate all dogs and encourage adoption.

So let’s take a look back to a piece we did on Friday, June 21, 2019 – which was that year’s ‘national ‘bring your dog to work day’. A day that also hoped to set record is set for the world’s largest canine conference call.

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Published August 12, 2021

9 Essential Risk Management Questions

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that every company needs to have a robust risk management plan in place, and board members play a pivotal role in setting and overseeing an effective risk management plan.

Here are the areas your risk management plan should include.

Guides & How-Tos Small business

Published July 1, 2021

How to ask for a pay rise

It’s been a 15 months since the world locked down. The impact on the UK economy was such that many people lost jobs, and those who never were more than thankful to be in work. But even if you feel grateful just to have a job, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider asking for a pay rise if you think you deserve one.

We all want fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work, but what if you think your employer simply isn’t paying you enough? Or if you’re a freelancer who feels you’re being fleeced by low rates? Here’s how to ask for a pay rise.

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Published June 9, 2021

Is your business protected against Ransomeware?

Business insurance costs are on the rise. Insurance giant Aon has reported that the six-week period from the start of April to the middle of May saw insurance premiums increased by 27% from the same time last year, and this is largely as a result of an increasing number of ransomware cyberattacks.

This recent spike in ransomware activity is putting pressure on businesses to improve cyber defences as a matter of urgency. Is your business protected?

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Published May 18, 2021

5 top tips for telecommuting

Although many of us have had to work from home over the last 12 months or so, telecommuting isn’t for everyone though.

But telecommuting can be beneficial for both employees and employers. While employees get the benefit of flexible working and the improved work/life balance that brings, employers get a more motivated and productive workforce, with staff who are happier to work longer hours when the daily commute is taken out of the equation.

Many businesses are moving to a remote-first policy, which means more of us than ever will be working from home for the foreseeable future. Here are five top tips to make sure that, as an employer, you get the most of telecommuting.

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Published May 12, 2021

How are small business owners doing in 2021?

2020 was a tough year for all of us. And even though things are now looking like they’re getting back to some sort of normality, 2021 has been hard going too – especially for business owners.

Here we take a look at the thoughts of six small business owners, to see how they think things are shaping up as we enter the second quarter of the year.

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Published April 28, 2021

A bad year for insurance brands

The last 12 months have been bad for businesses in all industries. The pandemic has seen countless businesses suffer financially, with many having to cease trading completely. The situation wasn’t helped by business insurance companies failing to pay out on legitimate business interruption insurance claims.

But it seems the pandemic has also taken its toll on some of the world’s biggest insurance brands, which have lost nearly $30 billion in brand value.

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Published April 23, 2021

3-Step Business Risk Management Plan

Every business needs a risk management plan to identify any issues that could have a negative impact on trading, and put procedures in place to minimise the effect on your…

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