Year: 2016

Training providers in the UK have been criticised recently for advising people struggling to find work to take fast-track courses to become plumbers. In reality, the training offered on such courses tends to be inadequate or entirely irrelevant, leading to disappointment, debt and no additional income. In some cases in Scotland, trainees discovered they were paying to complete a course that doesn’t even exist. Experienced tradesmen and firms, meanwhile, have a better understanding of the kind of work that’s really available and what typical customer requirements are. We spoke to…

Computer support for businesses is available at a reasonable price. They will help when problems arise and also help you set up a secure network to minimise the chance of something going wrong. Here are some things every business owner should understand about network and computer security: Your People Are Your Biggest Risk Information does not get stolen on its own. It is stolen by people. Whenever there is a security breach and the police are involved, who will they question first? The staff of the company. Innocent actions and…

So you have a fantastic website set up for your business – what’s next? A great website is an excellent basis for customer engagement and building sales, but how do you make the most of your website? Here are some practical ideas for cashing in on your awesome new website: 1. Sync with Your Marketing Strategy A great website with appealing website design is an essential starting point for your overall marketing strategy. Once you have your business website set up, you could look at integrating your site into your…