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In 2023 and beyond, the role of sustainability is key within any organisation and companies need to show a commitment or interest in protecting their environment to be relevant and stay competitive. Whilst changing your processes or adding expensive systems for heating and cooling may seem like a lot of work, there are useful grants in place that can help you save or contribute anywhere from £1,000 to £100,000 or more. To help nurture this, the UK government has created a number of good grants designed to help pay for additions and improvements to your business that can reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. We list 5 business grants that can be used by companies big and small to helpContinue Reading

The idea of working with your spouse can be appealing, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely in both personal and professional spheres. In the UK, around 1.4 million couples run businesses together, showcasing the prevalence of such partnerships. If you are ever deciding to develop a working relationship with your partner or spouse, it’s very important to set boundaries and outline the technical processes of how working together will look. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of working with your spouse, shedding light on the dynamics and potential implications. What Are The Pros of Working with Your Spouse? Shared Goals and Vision One of the significant benefits of partnering with your spouse is the shared goals and vision youContinue Reading

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. It can be scary and confusing. But, one thing you do have to consider is who is at fault for the accident. For example, in a rear-end collision, you’ll find that the person behind is at fault in ordinary circumstances. At junctions, it’ll depend on the traffic lights and the right of way. Knowing who is at fault for the accident impacts the claim you make after. In this guide, we’ll explore how fault is determined in car accidents and what you need to know to navigate this crucial process. What Is Fault in a Car Accident? In the world of car accidents, “fault” is a legal term that meansContinue Reading

In today’s fast-paced digital world, understanding cybersecurity isn’t just a choice; it’s a necessity. As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, the need for cybersecurity professionals has skyrocketed. But with so many options out there, finding the right path can be overwhelming. Fear not! This guide is your companion, simplifying the complex world of cyber security courses, one step at a time. Understanding Cybersecurity: It’s More Than Just a Buzzword Let’s start with the basics. Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting computers and data; it’s about safeguarding our digital lives. It involves a range of techniques and tools to defend against cyber threats, ensuring our online experiences are safe and secure. Why Dive Into Cybersecurity? The Allure of a CyberContinue Reading

In an increasingly digital world, technology has made significant inroads into every aspect of our lives, including healthcare and mental health. Counselling and psychotherapy, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions, have not been immune to this technological revolution. As the world adapts to new challenges and opportunities, mental health professionals have harnessed the power of technology to improve the accessibility, effectiveness, and convenience of their services. If you’re wondering how to get therapy clients or provide more accessible and personalised services, you should consider integrating the latest technologies into your therapy business. However, to harness the full potential of these advancements, you must stay abreast of the latest technological trends. Below are five technology trends that are reshaping the future ofContinue Reading

AI chatbots are common in the marketing and customer service arena as an interface between the customer and customer service representative. They help to automate processes, reduce the workload on agents, and provide faster responses to customers. According to Servion, AI will power 95% of all customer interactions including live calls and online chats. These technologies can recognize user intent, reply to chats, suggest help articles, escalate issues to agents, etc And that brings the question – will AI chatbots eventually replace customer service agents altogether? What is AI and how does it apply to chatbots? Artificial intelligence is a field of study that deals with the training of machines to simulate human behavior. Some applications of AI include facial Continue Reading

Elon Musk famously said that working from home is immoral. His exact words were, “People should get off the goddamn moral high horse with the work-from-home bullshit.” But the sentiments of the billionaire are neither relatable nor reflected in current growing trends. Not all companies echo the same desires of having to pay for corporate spaces for their employees and even more are satisfied with the increased productivity. Lower costs and higher output, what could be so bad about that? We have gotten used to the idea of working in our pyjamas, remote tracking software, and working collaboratively through the interweb. It is only a matter of time before the affected industries shift along with these changing practices. Innovation inContinue Reading

Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for organizations of all sizes, has announced that it is partnering with Oracle NetSuite to help customers to streamline invoicing even more within NetSuite. NetSuite Electronic Invoicing, which is powered by Avalara, will allow organizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and address compliance with global e-invoicing mandates. More than 60 countries worldwide have announced or already have mandates for e-invoicing, a number that could more than double by 2030. Additionally, a growing number of countries have introduced other digital reporting requirements, including live reporting of invoice data and e-reporting of international sales and purchases. As the number of mandates for e-invoicing and other digital reporting requirements increases, it would haveContinue Reading

Oracle NetSuite today announced a series of new product innovations to help organisations reduce costs and run more efficiently so they can grow their top and bottom lines. The latest NetSuite innovations include both traditional and generative AI-powered capabilities across the entire suite; new field service management and enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions; and new capabilities that help finance and customer experience professionals improve the speed and accuracy of business processes.  “Over the past 25 years, our mission has stayed the same: deliver a unified suite of cloud applications that enable customers to do more with less and grow their businesses,” said Evan Goldberg, founder and EVP, Oracle NetSuite. “We continue to extend the capabilities of NetSuite to support thisContinue Reading

Communities Secretary Michael Gove has signalled the Government will make a fresh bid to scrap environmental rules to boost housebuilding. The House of Lords last month defeated an attempt by ministers to scrap EU-era rules that force developers to mitigate the impact new homes have on river health. Earlier in the month it was reported that activity in the UK’s construction sector decreased at the fastest rate since May 2020 as housebuilding rapidly declined. Last week during Labour’s party conference, Labour leader Keir Starmer called himself a ‘Yimby’, or Yes in My Back Yard, as he announced a new housebuilding policy, to create new towns and cities, if he was to become the prime minister. Conservative MP Andrew Lewer (NorthamptonContinue Reading