Category: Business tips
Office landlines to be extinct in 6 years, claims study
The office landline will become extinct in November 2028, predicts analysis by business communications service Ringover Group. Business landline numbers fell 370,000 in a year to 4.98 million, reveals the latest Ofcom data. As recently as 2013 there were more than eight million in the UK’s office and workplaces. Numbers are predicted to fall below…
Business Professionals Share Their Tips on How to Negotiate a Better Salary and What to Avoid When Negotiating
The art of negotiation is one of those universal business skills that everyone must sharpen. You’ll need it most when interviewing for new jobs, angling for a better salary, or even starting a business venture of your own. In other words, it’s non-negotiable! Here are some tips from business pros on negotiating for a better…
1 in 8 office workers to resign because lack of remote working
Around one in eight office workers has resigned or will resign from their job as a result of the pandemic with lack of remote working one of the key reasons for quitting, new research by IT asset disposal company DSA Connect shows. Its research found 12% of office workers – around two million employees –…
4 Reasons To Opt For Working From Home
Work-from-home solutions are gaining more traction these days as more employees and companies alike see their benefits. 4 reasons to invest in work-from-home solutions It often gets said that there’s profit to be had, but these days there’s productivity to be had! Remote working has been around for a long time, longer than most people…
How A/B testing can help you optimise your customers’ online experience
By using A/B testing to see works and what doesn’t work online, you can improve your customers’ experience and, hopefully, drive revenue... Gaining a competitive edge in business these days is all about producing the best online experience for your customers. But how do you optimise the online experience for different types of users, including…
Female tech professionals uncomfortable asking for pay rise, claims study
The latest annual report from specialist tech staffing firm Nigel Frank International has found that many women in the tech industry are still uncomfortable asking for a raise, and are less likely to receive one following their negotiation. The survey asked IT professionals from around the world their opinions on the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including…
Three in ten UK businesses abandoned IT projects during pandemic
A new survey of UK business leaders has revealed the successes and failures of business’ digital transformation journeys during the pandemic. The London-based digital agency commissioned an independent survey of 750 decision-makers within UK businesses. It found that the majority (56%) of businesses have successfully adopted one or more new technologies since the beginning of…
Marketing techniques that moving companies can adopt
Setting up a business is just the first step. Getting the word out about your business is essential to ensure it remains viable. However, to do so, a moving company needs to invest in marketing and advertising. While traditional modes of marketing are as vital today as they were yesterday, digital marketing has taken over…
1 in 4 would fall for ‘safe account’ scam, claims report
A recent survey conducted by KIS Finance has revealed worrying statistics regarding safe account scams. The survey asked 2,000 participants whether they know what a safe account scam is and, more importantly, whether they think they would fall for it and transfer their money to a scammer. Over a quarter (25.7%) of people said that…
95% developers would embrace a hybrid working model
The majority of tech workers are ready to embrace hybrid working, splitting their work between the office and home, according to a new survey conducted by developer recruitment platform CodinGame. A poll of more than 15,000 developers on the CodinGame platform revealed that 95% would embrace a hybrid working model, where they worked remotely some…
