The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 22, 2015

All businesses, whether large or small, will produce or possess sensitive information. This data must be kept confidential in order to protect the interests of an organisation. If you do not dispose of this data in the right manner, it could compromise your company as well as your clients.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

To deal with these information needs cloud computing for law firms is an essential tool to stay informed and in control at all times. Law professionals are very mobile and busy people, in and out of meetings, in-house or externally, with a constant need to stay in touch with all activities on client files. Fragmented…

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 6, 2014

Linking businesses together using information is at the center of value creation in the Internet Age.” “A business’ flexibility in adapting to change and market dynamics will mark the winners and losers in this fast-changing Internet Age. Flexibility is a tight pairing of speed and agility.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 25, 2014

As the amount of data that is being generated continues to expand exponentially, the types of things that we can do with all that information also changes and evolves. Big Data is increasingly having an impact on all of our lives.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Marketing departments, in particular, now have a huge amount of information to work with in terms of computerised data. Big Data is changing the way that many businesses do things.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 21, 2016

c) Inform all staff of your progress. h) Inform customers, suppliers, utilities, your financial team and solicitors of your move. Rebuild your business essentials. a) Complete an Event Log throughout your recovery process, detailing the actions taken and by whom. b) Retrieve all backups to enable recovery. c) Update contractors.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

Many businesses today need to keep a digital copy of their information so that they can save space and upload to the Cloud. Any business that wants to do this will require a Document Scanner. Today’s tip column reveals our Top 5 Tips for scanning your documents: 1.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

This form will have been designed to collate all the information that is required to deal with a customer query or follow up on a potential lead. Most businesses have some type of contact form on their website as an alternative to posting their email address publicly.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Exchanging information allows attendees to learn from others who are in the same profession. Extending the conference over two days will create more time for delegates to digest information. One-day conferences have the potential to overload attendees with information and not offer enough time for reflection and discussion.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2013

The World Wide Web provides an inexpensive advertising and information board for businesses worldwide. The internet has long since replaced the phonebook as the go-to information source for homes and businesses alike. Make your site convenient and informative.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2013

When you are business it is sometimes to necessary to be able to find out additional information about the people or companies you are dealing with. In the US, it is now common practice for employers to conduct background checks on the people they are thinking about hiring.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Try to take some time over the festive period to do a little bit of informal networking. You never know who you might meet and what you might learn! For those in the Hertfordshire area of the UK there are two upcoming Enterprise Rockers networking events at the WinWeb Hub in Letchworth.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

“What is important is not the decision itself but rather how committed and informed people are. The ‘best’ decisions can be bungled just as the ‘worst’ decisions can work just fine.” ” – William Ouchi, US writer.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Make sure that you keep staff well informed about whether your business will be open and if you expect them in or not. Likewise, you should expect to be informed as early as possible if they can’t make it.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Human resources professionals have to effectively communicate information to employees. Some aspects of working in HR can be frustrating, and it can be difficult to know what to do to overcome certain challenges. Although there are definitely some frustrating aspects to the role, you can put measures in place to make your life easier.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

David Hardstaff will be leading the band between 12-2 PM on the first Thursday of every month and hosting an informal get-together, where like-minded businesses and business owners can network and… Read the full article here: Enterprise Rockers gig at the WinWeb Hub on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 8, 2013

Thankfully there is A LOT of information available on the internet… Read the full article here: Infographic: Digital Marketing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. They might not necessarily have any marketing knowledge of their own and most of them cannot afford to hire a professional to do their marketing for them, either.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

There is a lot of useful information for anyone looking to improve their lead generation, including the… Read the full article here: Infographic: Lead Management on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. If you are not making lead generation a priority for your small business, it is likely that you are not maximising your earning potential.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

This includes a full work CV, profile picture and don’t forget to update it with new relevant information too. You should however share information about your business (although don’t overdo it!) Don’t post frivolous things on your profile status, leave that kind of thing behind on Facebook.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 23, 2013

One where data can be found instantly and readily-accessible information is literally at the end of your fingertips – not stored away in the filing cabinet. Over recent years, the business world has developed into one of a wireless and connected age. We are indeed, talking about Cloud hosting.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 22, 2013

Unhappy customers can really damage a brand or perhaps spread false information that makes it difficult for your company to shake the perception that something is wrong with what you are doing. Your online reputation is serious business.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 24, 2013

Your business software most likely contains sensitive information that you would not be comfortable sharing with every person in your organisation. That’s why it is important for software to enable a business owner to control what other users have access to. All of the software applications provided by WinWeb allow specified access.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Informal networks may be best. Choose carefully with your business networks. Most business networking meetings are an absolute waste of time. It doesn’t matter whether they are online or offline, time is the one resource you cannot afford to waste.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Assistant Edge is a news portal for virtual assistants around the globe to come together and share information on various topics related to professional assistantship. The Assistant Edge portal covers all relevant topics, ranging from social media and marketing through to issues related to the workplace and dealing with small businesses.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 27, 2013

Until they lose vital information that affects their business in some tangible way, many enterprises have a totally lax approach to data management. Small businesses often take a lot of seemingly unneeded risks when it comes to data storage.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 13, 2013

Richard Dawkins defined the concept of a meme in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene as a way to “explain the way cultural information spreads“ With the advent of the Internet Meme, the term has become a part of popular culture itself. There is now even an “Idiot’s Guide” for memes!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

The information that you need will be laid out for you in the post below. Many are suffering through the recession due to current economy. Getting your funds in order will help you steer clear of tragedy and prepare for the long term. Organise a pocket funds allowance to stop squandering your savings wastefully. Make…

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

Chris Holmes AKA Mr Cake informed his bosses at Stansted Border Force about his plans to… Read the full article here: A good way to quit your job? Many people fantasise about how they would quit their job (perhaps even more so than usual on a Monday morning!) on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

The best way to show customers how valuable they are to your organisation is to use all the information you have generated about them throughout the duration of your relationship and… Read the full article here: Customer Care – The 360° View on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

This brave new world of information access means a mobile optimised… Read the full article here: Is your website mobile optimised? According to YouGov over 55% of the mobile-wielding British public will be using a smartphone in 2013, with one-in-three regularly using their phone to browse the internet. on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 10, 2013

If you’ve ever managed a project, from a big important one at work to a small personal one like planning a dinner party, then you know just how much time it’s possible to lose while you track down missing information and tie up loose ends.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

The informative infographic below has a whole list of reasons that might explain why your business is not cutting the mustard. It’s a well-known fact that unfortunately the majority of small business ventures will actually fail in the first year.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 24, 2013

The information revolution has profoundly changed the landscape for normal business operations. As such, small to medium-sized enterprises need to be provided with data hosting solutions that can match this constantly evolving arena. Let us examine a few key benefits that these hosting solutions provide.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 17, 2013

It’s based on information gained from US firms, but the benefits apply equally to businesses across the world. Today’s infographic contains more interesting facts and statistics about the Cloud and what it means for smaller businesses.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

A report released yesterday entitled “Collaborate UK” contained some interesting information for anyone involved with the micro business sector.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

The research highlighted that the most common causes of calls to businesses were to do with: Customers chasing information about deliveries, how to… Read the full article here: A simple approach to generating marketing content that will also help you deliver better customer service on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 23, 2012

Informed leaders know that an engaged employee will produce far more for an organization than… Senior leaders make these directives clear to managers. But why are organizations continuing to focus on employee motivation and engagement during a time when so many talented people are desperately looking for a job?

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