With new data protection laws arriving on 25 May 2018, Ryan Wain, chief marketing officer at Unlimited Group, gives business owners a five-step checklist for full GDPR compliance. more»

In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Theresa May provided further detail of what the new digital charter would involve. more»

Your processes are broken – but you already have the data to fix them, writes Celonis co-founder Alexander Rinke, who explains how small business owners can use “big data” to improve day-to-day efficiencies and compete with bigger players. more»

Updated privacy policies are a key requirement ahead of the introduction of GDPR laws on 25 May 2018, and business owners risking non-compliance could face regulatory action. more»

It is hoped the bank feed agreement will save time for small business owners and accountants, reducing data entry errors by automatically transferring financial information. more»

As the government takes further steps to give people greater control of digitally-stored personal information, a new study has revealed a generational gap in attitudes towards sharing data with brands online. more»

What chance do micro businesses and entrepreneurs have to protect against ransomeware attack? The answer is that they have a good chance, if they know what to do and what not to do. more»

How do you know if you’re working hard as an independent retailer, or actually working smart? Here are the things you should know about your business to make it is the latter. more»

Like the giants of UK retail, independent retail owners should think about personal loyalty schemes and take advantage of data to build revenue and a loyal customer base. more»

One in ten online business owners have no customer security measures to protect the credit card details of shoppers, according to new research. more»