Business in the modern world, large or small, relies heavily on one thing: technology. Almost every company now records its data, customers, transactions and more or less everything on their own database and computer systems. Even something as rural as farming relies heavily upon data analysis and input in order […]

The current acceptance of the online currency ‘bitcoin’ is divided. This week, it was declared that Cumbria University would allow payment for tuition fees in bitcoins. What makes this cyber-currency so attractive, yet also unsettling, for so many organisations? Is the bitcoin truly as good as it sounds, or could […]

Being small has its own advantages. Especially when economic times are tough – small business are more malleable and likely to adapt, if they’re smart about it. But perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads now and you want to expand. It’s often hard to get noticed, when you’re a small player. […]

My type of ‘business’ is sadly neglected in the wider sense of what is perceived to be business. Yet myself and a lot of other actors put in countless hours online, meeting people, shaking hands, impressing, giving ‘presentations’ etc. And get overlooked. It’s somewhat a harsh business; no one on […]

Last month, it was reported that Royal Mail postmen had refused to deliver mail to a seaside cul-de-sac in Cornwall after having been attacked by aggressive seagulls. They have been told to “man up” by local residents and get used to being attacked at any time – but a seagull […]

What if your business could make more informed energy purchasing decisions? Energy specialists, ENER-G Procurement, have pioneered an innovative market tracking device, which can monitor the energy price landscape for organisations. This way, your company can formulate effective energy purchasing strategies. Becoming a trend follower can save your business a […]

If you ask any business owner ‘what is the biggest issue they face in these times of austerity’, the most likely response will be: access to capital, or the distinct lack thereof. This, in turn, can have a devastating effect on the wider economy as is often reported in the […]

I was asked to bring forward my opinions and thoughts on Twitter, a social networking platform that has had birds tweeting since March 2006. Twitter is better known as a real-time social networking platform from where its little ‘birds’ open the world to celebrities, introduce newly launched companies and present old companies […]