Why micro business owners are putting sensitive company data at risk
Britain’s sole traders and micro business owners are the least likely to back-up company data safely, putting sensitive information at risk of loss or theft. more»
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Facebook F8 2018: The new features brands should be excited about
Following this year’s Facebook F8 conference, Sam Bettis, social media campaign manager at bigdog, explains how small business owners could benefit from new features announced by the platform. more»
GDPR watchdog tells small businesses: “We are not looking for perfection”
The UK’s information commissioner has spoken to small business owners on the day of GDPR's introduction to hint that the watchdog will focus on bigger players over high street employers. more»
Is your working space expensive? 6 factors driving office rent sky-high
Revealed: The primary reasons that add to the unsolicited expense of office renting. Avoid paying excessive rent on your business property by clueing yourself up on the factors driving through the roof. more»
Infographic: Do you work in one of the UK’s biggest free Wi-Fi hotspots?
Over recent years there has been an abundance of free WiFi hotspots cropping up across the UK, and with new data, the cities which are the easiest to connect to for free have been revealed. more»
FSB policy director: Micro business owners hold exactly the kind of data cyber criminals want
Challenging the perception that cyber criminals are more concerned with large firms than smaller enterprises, Martin McTague, policy director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), offers micro company owners a wake up call with some crucial cyber security action points. more»
Could your company detect a data breach before the GDPR hourglass empties?
Once a data breach has been detected, you only have 72 hours to inform regulatory authorities, and they’re going to want to know all the “who, what, when and where” details about the exposed data. These five steps can help you respond to a breach and avoid a GDPR fine. more»
Half of UK business owners anticipate GDPR non-compliance fine
Almost half of UK business owners are braced for a GDPR non-compliance penalty ahead of the 25 May deadline, new survey findings have found, with private enterprises struggling to agree on internal accountability. more»
A guide to London’s alternative working spaces for startups seeking value in 2018
For startups and businesses looking to scale up or down, the cost of your office is often the key consideration when searching for new office space. It can also be quite an overwhelming task if you are not familiar with a city, area or the type of space that is available. more»
Tool theft epidemic: Thousands of tradespeople demand tougher sentences and better victim support
Britain’s self-employed are suffering from a tool theft epidemic, according to an online petition demanding tougher sentences for offenders and better treatment of victims. more»
