With recent cyber-attacks targeting huge organisations such as the NHS, UK Parliament, TalkTalk and Wonga, it would be easy to think that hackers tend to set their sights on large businesses. However, in reality, SMEs are often the most appealing targets for attackers. Without a team dedicated to cyber security,…
READ MOREWe are delighted to have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme, which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in…
READ MORERansomware…The word many US businesses dread to hear, yet a sizeable number of UK SMEs are still unaware of the threat happening throughout the world. This harsh reality has reached such an extent that the FBI is even becoming concerned about its effects. For those that aren’t already…
READ MORESince last year’s Sustainable Innovation Forum in Paris - where more than 40 countries pledged to focus on the detrimental effects of global warming, being environmentally friendly is becoming the main focus for many UK businesses in 2016. However, the challenge remains that many employees in UK SMEs don’t see…
READ MOREDue to pressure from various sources, businesses across the country are now facing their toughest challenges regarding their print structure, regardless of size, locality or structure. Wasteful business practices are no longer acceptable and particularly in SMEs, costs are required to be cut. In order to boost energy and cost…
READ MOREOur recent research campaign asked 750 SMEs across the UK how they perceived their IT manager. We found that nearly half of those questioned (47%) rated their I.T. department as among the most important business functions to drive their business forward, compared to finance (44%), admin (35%) and marketing (39%). Almost a further fifth…
READ MOREThroughout out blog we always talk about large SMEs so what changes when you are a start up? When running a business, print solutions are an essential aspect when it comes to maintaining an efficient company model. Even in this digital age, with many companies leading towards a paperless office…
READ MOREIt is a common misconception that, whilst big businesses can have a cost effective managed print service implemented, it isn’t worthwhile if you’re an SME. However, with recent technological advances, this is no longer the case. Whilst it might have been a struggle to upgrade a system affordably…
READ MORESME’s come in all shapes and sizes, however one thing they have in common is that everyone wants to cut their costs. Print costs are, for the most part, seen as unavoidable in many organisations, and it’s seen by many to be an element of company spending that…
READ MOREThe media is littered with stories about businesses beginning to embrace the 3D printing trend, creating amazing items like offices, homes, cars and even life-saving body parts. You might think that these are a bit extreme, and not applicable or relevant to the average UK SME, but 3D printers are…
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