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The Online Delivery Experience: Consumers Have Their Say

According to statistics, the UK has the most advanced e-commerce market in Europe. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that revenue from e-commerce amounted to £688.4 billion GBP in 2018, with the value of online retail sitti...

28th January 2021 · 4 min read

How to Know What Jobs Can Be Best Done by Remote Workers

The remote work revolution is just beginning. While the current pandemic may have prompted it, there's little doubt it's here to stay. We’ve seen just how many jobs can be successfully shifted to remote work, with no loss in productivit...

26th January 2021 · 5 min read

How Technology Innovations Have Helped Fast-Track the Low-Touch Economy

Many industries have had to quickly adapt to new operational guidelines due to the coronavirus outbreak completely changing the economy and the way we live our lives. Many professions that the public took for granted were prevented from operating ...

25th January 2021 · 3 min read

Survey Reveals High Levels of Employee Engagement in Europe Following Remote Work Shift

• According to a recent survey from Hogan Assessments, including mid-level managers from mid to large sized companies across Europe, 86% claim they are engaged with their organization despite the shift to remote work. • Employee engagement refers ...

25th January 2021 · 3 min read

How Rural Living Can Help the UK’s Food Security Problem

Food security, put simply, is the state of having reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food. While the UK benefits from a successful agricultural industry, many domestic and international factors affect food production and prices for c...

21st January 2021 · 3 min read

Which Marketing Campaigns Did We Love During Lockdown?

Nothing catches the eye quite like a good marketing campaign, especially during difficult times like a lockdown. Washington Direct Mail has looked at which marketing campaigns the public loved during 2020 and ranked them in popularity. This was me...

20th January 2021 · 4 min read

Industries Revolutionised by Smart Technologies

When we think about rapid developments in terms of wireless technology, we often automatically assume it’s in regard to telecommunications. However, with so many alternative industries taking advantage of the offerings that wireless technology and...

20th January 2021 · 4 min read

These European DeFi Companies Are Changing the Finance Industry

Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, has long been a center of fintech innovation. Neo-banks like Revolut and Transferwise have made it easier than ever for individuals to do business in multiple currencies. Electronic credit cards are even be...

19th January 2021 · 5 min read

Meet the Businesses Leading the Way by Switching from Oil to Gas

Back in June 2019, the UK became the first country to pass a net zero emissions law, with a target set for bringing all greenhouse gases to net zero by 250. This pledge from the government has had a big impact on the way businesses work, inspirin...

19th January 2021 · 3 min read

How Business can Successfully Move Production Back to Their Home Country

The vital steps involved in businesses moving production back to their home country have been outlined by top academics from BI Norwegian Business School and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). When a business moves the producti...

18th January 2021 · 2 min read

Nicole Junkermann on the Future of Broadcasting Services in Sport

The rise of technology has transformed the way we are consuming all forms of media, and the sports industry is no exception. A report from Drake Star Partners forecast that the global sports technology sector will reach $31.1billion by 2024.

15th January 2021 · 3 min read

Early Brexit Chaos Just “tip of the iceberg” Says Cross-border Trade Specialist

Problems in the first few days since Brexit are the “tip of the iceberg”, according to cross-border eCommerce trade expert Hurricane Commerce.

15th January 2021 · 2 min read