Category: Business tips
Covid-19 has inspired wave of new businesses, research finds
The Covid-19 pandemic has inspired sustainable and scaling businesses, new research from Studio Graphene has revealed. The London-based digital agency, which commissioned an independent survey of 2,000 UK adults, found that 15% had started a business during the pandemic. Of these 298 founders, 72% say their startup is now their main professional focus. …
Figures reveal 90% of eCommerce startups fail in first 120 days – why?
Those preparing to launch their own successful eCommerce venture might be disheartened by figures revealing that around 90% of all new eCommerce startups go bust within the first 90 days. This is despite the record numbers of new eCommerce startups being launched in the past couple of years. While some of the reason that eCommerce…
Remote working not led to an increase in IT downtime, claims research
New research by Databarracks has revealed 27% of organisations experienced no unplanned IT downtime in the last 12 months. This is despite widespread remote working and a heavy reliance on connectivity and cloud services. The findings are from Databarracks’ 2021 Data Health Check. Running since 2008, the annual report surveys over 400 IT decision-makers in…
Tips on How to Integrate SEO into your Website Design
Search engine optimization, or SEO, is essentially a way or series of ways to improve a website’s visibility when people search for something on a search engine such as Google. Working on your site’s SEO basically just means making it easier for Google to read your site and associate your webpages with the relevant search…
Office landlines to be extinct in 6 years, claims study
The office landline will become extinct in November 2028, predicts analysis by business communications service Ringover Group. Business landline numbers fell 370,000 in a year to 4.98 million, reveals the latest Ofcom data. As recently as 2013 there were more than eight million in the UK’s office and workplaces. Numbers are predicted to fall below…
Business Professionals Share Their Tips on How to Negotiate a Better Salary and What to Avoid When Negotiating
The art of negotiation is one of those universal business skills that everyone must sharpen. You’ll need it most when interviewing for new jobs, angling for a better salary, or even starting a business venture of your own. In other words, it’s non-negotiable! Here are some tips from business pros on negotiating for a better…
1 in 8 office workers to resign because lack of remote working
Around one in eight office workers has resigned or will resign from their job as a result of the pandemic with lack of remote working one of the key reasons for quitting, new research by IT asset disposal company DSA Connect shows. Its research found 12% of office workers – around two million employees –…
4 Reasons To Opt For Working From Home
Work-from-home solutions are gaining more traction these days as more employees and companies alike see their benefits. 4 reasons to invest in work-from-home solutions It often gets said that there’s profit to be had, but these days there’s productivity to be had! Remote working has been around for a long time, longer than most people…
How A/B testing can help you optimise your customers’ online experience
By using A/B testing to see works and what doesn’t work online, you can improve your customers’ experience and, hopefully, drive revenue... Gaining a competitive edge in business these days is all about producing the best online experience for your customers. But how do you optimise the online experience for different types of users, including…
Female tech professionals uncomfortable asking for pay rise, claims study
The latest annual report from specialist tech staffing firm Nigel Frank International has found that many women in the tech industry are still uncomfortable asking for a raise, and are less likely to receive one following their negotiation. The survey asked IT professionals from around the world their opinions on the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including…