
A recent investigation by KIS Finance has looked into the growing problem in the UK of sophisticated overseas phishing calls where the recipient is fooled into thinking they are dealing with a legitimate organisation, for example HMRC or a communications provider, resulting in many victims paying out large sums of money to settle bogus bills

New platform looks to build on previous innovation successes by increasing staff engagement and the volume of ideas

You can’t deny that businesses around the world have taken a greater focus on sustainability — and although this has been damaging for some companies, it has been a great shift for others. One prime example of this is the renewable energy sector; while traditional energy markets are faltering and facing a challenging road ahead, the renewables sector is breaking records.

No matter what you’re selling, a successful business needs a great marketing strategy. Whether it’s commercial Ford vehicles or a fancy guest house in Blackpool, marketing is key to getting going and continuing to grow. In this article, we’ll explore some of the fundamental marketing routers your business can take advantage

• One in four Brits will struggle to pay household bills beyond January. • 15% still struggling to pay house hold bills in February, whilst 1 in 20 still struggle in April. • 11% of Brits opt to sell possessions to improve finances.

Pyroguard, the world-renowned manufacturer of fire safety glass, is continuing to strengthen its competitive position across Europe with the appointment of Mark van Tilborg as Netherlands Project Director.

Excel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, is delighted to announce further expansion of their UK Business Development team. Daniel McKeon has recently been promoted to Business Development Manager and will be covering Central England between Leeds and Milton Keynes, including Wales, West Midlands and East Midlands.

• Recruitment agencies are at their busiest in January. • Financial strain and finding the time to re-train deters UK workers from making a career move. • A fifth state they are concerned that their age is a barrier to change.

Complex reconfiguration with brand new data sets and front-end redesign achieved in record time

● New map shows contactless card limits in 49 countries across the globe ● Japan and China’s £100+ limit more than three times the UK’s £30 cap ● Poland and Brazil have the smallest contactless allowance of around £10

As the political fallout from Brexit rumbles on, Vistage’s latest confidence survey of UK SME leaders reveals that confidence is at its lowest point since its measurement began. At 97.9, this quarter’s confidence score is more than 5.6 points lower than the previous quarter, according to the Vistage CEO Confidence Index.

Following a period of significant expansion, global energy and rail specialist, Samuel Knight International has welcomed three new hires to meet the firm’s ambitious growth plans.