Should we be worried about contactless fraud?
Should we be worried about contactless fraud? In 2017 for the first time ever, contactless card fraud overtook cheque fraud. But what is contactless fraud and how can it be used to target someone? What is RFID? First things first, we need to talk about the tech that’s embedded into everyday items such as debit/credit […]
How To Cope with Fear of Leaving Lockdown
Prepare For Life After Lockdown As the world begins to ease its restrictions, or talk about what life will be like after lockdown, so many of us are planning who we will see and what we will do. There is a strong sense of freedom building with talk of meeting for drinks, staycations, going to […]
Benefits of Putting Pen to Paper
In today’s increasingly digital world, the trusty notepad can often be overlooked in favour of to-do list apps and other digital note taking alternatives. It sometimes seems as if the good old fashioned practice of putting pen to paper has lost its allure. However, science shows that there are numerous benefits to writing things down […]
Adjusting To Life In Lockdown
Embrace Change Successfully Recently, we have all found ourselves having to adapt, both in our personal and professional lives. The ability to quickly and successfully adapt to and embrace change will undoubtedly be a key skill for the workforce of the future. The prospect of continual change may understandably cause some fear and anxiety but […]
Working From Home
Since Monday, the UK has banned people from leaving their homes apart from for a few very limited reasons – this means the majority of us are now working from home until the foreseeable future. If you’re lucky enough to have a home office – you’re in the minority. Rather than office desks and chairs, […]
What You Need To Know About Waste & Recycling
What Do We Waste & Why Is It A Problem? Waste is everywhere. We waste natural resources by digging up, using and burning more than we actually need; we waste the products we make with supermarkets leaving unwanted food to rot in fields and we even waste our waste by sending masses of items to landfill […]
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Being safe at work is extremely important and the responsibility of both the employer and the employee. One of the most fundamental principles of workplace health and safety is risk assessments which identify all the hazards and potential harm whilst working. However, when running a small business, it can be easy to overlook the health […]
Energy Saving Solutions For The Office
Running a business is expensive – FACT! So, one way to be smart about your operation costs is to use energy wisely. Living greener is important to everyone so it is everyone’s responsibility in the company to be involved in energy saving initiatives – employees should contribute in whatever way they can and help the […]
How to promote good mental health within the workplace
#Doyoumind? It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week-a week centred around education and raising awareness of mental illness. In respect of this week, we’ve compiled a list of tips you can use within your daily lives. Whether you’re at home or work, an employee or an employer. These tips are sure to help promote positive mental health, wherever […]
The Top 5 Must Have Apps For Small Businesses
#worksmarternotharder The Best Apps for Small Businesses in 2019 Time management has been highlighted as one of the biggest issues for small businesses. When you run a small business, you’re pulled in multiple directions, acting as a multi-tasker and caretaker of all the day-to-day business duties. To combat this, we have put together our list […]