Will your firm still be competitive in 2020″ 91% of staff don’t think so
The vast majority of UK employees seem to be of the belief that the business they work for will no longer be competitive by the year 2020.
Tag: Technology
Working smarter, not harder, could benefit UK economy to tune of 560bn
We all aspire to be more productive: to get more done in less time, and at less cost. When it comes to business, the company that can deliver products or services most efficiently is more likely to grow, outlast its competitors and provide a decent return on investors’ capital.
Stay on trend with the right type of tech
By Raj Sond
Bartering, livestock, shells, gold, paper money, credit cards and smartphones are just a few of the ways we have transacted over the years. As civilisation has evolved, so too have these exchanges and with that, the technology.
People-power plus technology: A new business opportunity in healthcare
By John Loder
John Loder, head of strategy at Nesta Health Lab, argues that advances in technology present huge opportunities to innovate in the healthcare space and bring about sizeable benefits – both commercially and socially.
Top tips for SMEs: Making IT relevant to your business
By Rob Ashworth
There’s no doubting SMEs are vital for boosting the UK’s economy, driving growth and ensuring employment. However, to continue this success, SMEs need to keep up with the technology available, truly embracing IT.
Why we turned down $100m for our business
By Guy Mucklow
It’s the moment every entrepreneur dreams of, when someone comes along and offers you a nine-figure amount for the company you’ve shed blood, sweat and tears for. So you’ll probably be a bit surprised that my co-founder and I turned it down – but here I explain exactly why.
More SMEs head skywards as cloud phone systems offer smarter ways to do business
Rafael Cortes, head of marketing at Foehn, acknowledges why some SMEs may still be cautious about heading entirely into the cloud and explains why more cloud offers smarter approaches to business.
CFOs quickly viewing automation as indispensable
Driver-based planning, rolling forecasting and automation are fast gaining prominence in boardrooms as enterprises look to maximise returns and competitiveness.
How the power of innovation can help enhance your business
By David Poole
In our increasingly global marketplace, companies of all sizes need to remain at the cutting-edge of technology and use creative energies to stay competitive, now more than ever.
Rising to the top: How women can get to the top in the tech industry
I think we’d all agree that the UK is an enterprising, technologically savvy and forward-thinking nation – so it really surprises me that there are still so few women who hold senior roles in the technology sector.