We’re living in times when things change incredibly quickly. This is particularly true of technology, where things have progressed so rapidly over the last 25 years or so, it’s led to this period being named ‘Industry 4.0’, or the fourth industrial revolution. It can sometimes be difficult to stay on[...]

A human resource (HR) function is critical for any business, no matter how small. From payroll and benefits to hiring and firing, or making sure you’re following the latest employment laws, having your own HR team can often have benefits that outweigh the costs. Understandably, in today’s uncertain economy, businesses[...]

Chatbots could lead to the creation of 10,000 new jobs in the North West by boosting productivity. That’s the view of Chris Bain, boss of Chatbot Labs, located at The Base digital hub in Warrington, which is winning contacts to deliver what he described as “game-changing” boosts to company efficiency.[...]

Keeping staff motivated and productive key challenge, say business leaders Some are Zooming whilst others have gone Slack.  Some are climbing Trello boards just as others settle into Basecamp. One thing is for sure: bosses across the north west will emerge from the current lock-down with a whole new understanding[...]

With the lockdown now being officially extended, it’s more important than ever to really focus on your mental health. Being stuck indoors, either on your own or with the same people, for long periods of time, and not being able to physically interact with others if you do venture out,[...]

The Base remains open and operational. Our primary focus is always the health, safety and well-being of our employees and tenants. We are working hard to offer support and assistance to both tenants and business partners during this challenging time. We have introduced a new set of protocols for tenants[...]

There are more videos online than ever before. The rise in social media use and apps means brands have never had a better opportunity to engage with customers by sending them a message straight to their smartphones and inboxes. Video marketing looks set to be one of the biggest trends[...]

As a business owner, you’ll know how important networking is. For most of you, it’s probably a crucial part of your business, as it helps you stay in regular contact with other business owners and can help you find new potential customers and suppliers. During normal times, you’ll probably meet[...]

If you’re one of the millions of people who might be returning to your workplace soon after months of working from home, you might not be sure how to feel about it. There’s thinking about what to wear for work again, and having to travel, getting back to ‘normal’ is[...]

  You might be thinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something big companies do, not smaller businesses like yours. You might not even be sure of what AI is, so here’s a quick explanation you might find useful. AI is basically where a machine is introduced to collect or analyse data[...]