Entries by Ross

Recruitment fraud

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Recruitment fraud affects not only job applicants, it can also impact your business. A particular target as reported by the BBC has been LinkedIn although it is not by any means the only victim. Primarily targeted at applicants it offered what turned out to be fake job interviews. The scams work by firstly posting a […]

Has the technological revolution improved productivity?

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Despite the hype there is apparently very little evidence of improved productivity, according to the BBC. “Between 1974 and 2008 the UK’s productivity – the amount of output you get per worker – grew at an annual rate of 2.3%. But between 2008 and 2020 the rate of productivity growth collapsed to around 0.5% per […]

AI and your business

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Job posts mentioning AI or generative AI have, globally, more than doubled in the past two years, according to a report by LinkedIn. However, AI skills may be in demand but the supply of those AI capable is still lagging. According to Ngaire Moyes, UK country manager at LinkedIn, AI can “help remove the drudgery […]

Businesses cannot ignore the risks of Cyber Crime

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Earlier this year the government published new guidelines to help businesses to protect themselves from the risk of cybercrime, which can cost them millions. It argued that cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk like financial and legal challenges and should be put on an equal footing with other threats like financial […]

Cheap tablet deals for March

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Are you in the market for a new tablet? If you’re not yet a convert to tablets they are often lighter, thinner and generally more portable and convenient than a laptop, They come with a wide range of screen sizes and features and some include detachable keyboards. The Independent has published information on the best […]

What does a unicorn have to do with your small business?

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A unicorn is the title given to private start-up firms that are valued at more than a billion dollars. In 2021 36 unicorns were formed in the UK, but in 2022 there were 20, according to Dealroom, which tracks the start-up sector. One of the reasons for the apparent reduction is the difficult economic environment, […]

If you’re planning to use AI in your business, be careful

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Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While that might sound like good news in terms of reducing your overheads, particularly payroll costs, there is a downside to using AI. The IMF warns “The technology is facing increased regulation around […]

Beware new legislation if your business depends on online reviews and sales

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As part of the digital markets, competition and consumers bill currently progressing through parliament, fake reviews and unavoidable hidden online charges – which cost consumers £2.2bn a year – are to be banned. In future mandatory fees must be included in the headline price or at the start of the shopping process, including booking fees […]

Merry Christmas

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To all our customers We wish you all A very happy Christmas and New Year With time to catch up with friends and family and relax

AI & Cyber Security

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According to a survey by PWC 37% of the 3,900 companies they asked were worried that they were “highly or extremely exposed to cyber risks”. While three fifths saw AI as a positive cyber and digital risks were top-of-mind in 2023, with those leaders responsible for managing risk ranking cyber higher than inflation. More than […]