<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Who and what data you trust in business is important and increasingly audits are being used to provide confirmation of the facts – whether to shareholders, potential investors or banks.An audit is a statutory requirement for many businesses and is often performed on a voluntary basis by firms who do not otherwise have a legal requirement to have ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Even the most well-meaning and gently delivered constructive criticism can feel like a complete shock to the system, and most people do not take feedback as well as they’d perhaps like. This can be problematic enough when it comes to employee experience of performance reviews, but when it’s your own business you’re receiving feedback on, it can feel ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The UK is gearing up to trial its first electric flying taxis by 2026, a move that could see these futuristic modes of transport in regular use by the end of the decade, according to government sources.Unveiled on Monday, the Future of Flight initiative sets out a roadmap aimed at bringing technology once relegated to the realms of ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Search marketing campaigns are essential for businesses that want to boost their online presence and reach a larger audience.Retargeting is an invaluable tool that allows marketers to connect with potential customers more personally. Retargeting takes advantage of people’s browsing behaviour by targeting ads based on recent searches. To make this a little easier to understand, if someone searches ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>On the second anniversary of the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal, unions are urging the government to take decisive action to protect seafarers and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.The controversial mass dismissal by P&O Ferries saw 786 British crew members lose their jobs in favour of low-paid agency staff. Despite admitting to illegal actions, the ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking skills funding programme titled ‘Be the Digital Business,’ aimed at assisting thousands of SMEs in England to train individuals for digital careers.In a collaborative effort, data, digital, and tech apprenticeship provider QA, alongside mentoring provider Be the Business, will spearhead the programme. ‘Be the Digital Business’ will offer fully funded training ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The highly anticipated criminal fraud trial of Mike Lynch is set to commence in San Francisco today.Lynch, once likened to “Britain’s Bill Gates,” co-founded Autonomy, a UK software company that gained significant attention for its innovations.Lynch faces a slew of serious charges, including 17 counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and conspiracy, stemming from the 2011 sale of ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>In a positive turn of events, economic growth has become more widespread across the UK’s private sector, reaching a ten-month high in February.According to Lloyds Bank’s monthly economy tracker, ten out of 14 sectors experienced an increase in output last month, marking the most extensive growth since April 2023. Notably, software and financial services led the pack, benefiting ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>In a quiet corner of the bustling chemical company, I found myself entangled in a story that unfolded the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy.At the helm of the organisation was John Burrows, a man weathered by the storms of life, particularly the devastating loss of his own son to suicide. The CEO, ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Hopes are on the rise within the real estate sector, with indicators suggesting a potential spring revival in the housing market.Both buyers and sellers are exhibiting increased confidence, reflected in a surge in asking prices, according to data from leading property platforms Rightmove and OnTheMarket.The average asking price for new properties entering the market has experienced a notable ...