As 2021 draws to a close, I thought I would use this column to reflect on another strange year and look ahead to what may happen in the world of data protection during 2022.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Brexit – A year on – How are UK companies managing?
31 December 2021 marks one year since the end of the Brexit transition period. What have been the challenges for UK companies trying to export and invest in the EU? How are UK companies overcoming them?
It’s time to embrace virtual and hybrid events — beyond a Covid countermeasure
As the cancellation of Christmas parties makes headlines in the media, owing to concerns over the Omicron Covid-19 variant, the events sector is remaining somewhat calm.
Enterprises have a burnout problem and tech overload is exacerbating it
When the pandemic began, enterprises loaded teams up with tools and apps that were meant to help them stay connected and organised remotely.
Amazon’s Visa embargo symptom of ‘comply or die’ customer mentality
It happens every year. The joy and splendour of Christmas is followed by the inevitable bleakness of the New Year. This year’s, however, looks set to be particularly dreary.
Rishi Sunak’s plans to cut income tax is just smoke and mirrors
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s plans to cut the basic rate of income tax by 2p in 2024/25 is nothing but “smoke and mirrors” as the government makes it first moves towards the next General Election.
The issue of Net Zero and Taxation
“Net Zero” is set to become the phrase of the day. It may even eclipse some of the Covid jargon that has become part of our lexicon over the last two years!
With a little help from my friends: Support networks growing entrepreneurs need for success
We are social creatures by nature, and this is no different within the business world, where the ability to connect and collaborate, or foster positive professional relationships is directly linked to success and longevity.
How smart technology can assist small businesses transition to future net zero
Every business in the UK has a part to play when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. It’s often large businesses and “gas-guzzling” industries such as manufacturing and oil that are in the limelight for energy offences.
Championing women in business
Engaging women in taking up roles in the business sector and the advancement of female talent has long been at the top of business agendas and conversations.
Escalating cyber threats to charities
Nigel Thorpe, technical director at SecureAge looks at the increase in cyber attacks on charities/NGOs and suggests it’s time for a new approach
Can office buildings reduce stress and boost productivity?
Stress has been talked about a lot lately but has never been more important: as we start to reshape the world of work in the aftermath of the pandemic, businesses have the opportunity to create working environments that enhance our wellbeing.
Sparing self-employed and stamp duty help for hospitality sector doesn’t paper over cracks
Whilst many applauded the Autumn statement announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today huge elements of the business economy has been critical about being left out.
Prioritising procedures: Why your start-up needs systems and processes
In getting a new business off the ground, founders often find themselves frantically juggling tasks in no particular order as they become urgent, with no system in place to do so.
Lessons fatherhood taught me about business
Here’s something that you’ll hear rarely — running a business is like raising a child. While this analogy may be strange, I believe it holds true.
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