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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[...]

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[...]

As coronavirus (COVID 19) has torn through countries’ economies around the globe, you’d be forgiven for thinking that no sector was safe. And while there have been major casualties, it’s also true to say that certain sectors are doing well during the pandemic. Some are even thriving. So, let’s look[...]

A Warrington IT specialist whose programming skills helped support a five-fold increase in on-line training for NHS staff as covid-19 spread is predicting another spike in learning. Chris Bain from Chatbot Labs, located in The Base on Dallam Lane, says he is expecting monthly training sessions on the E-learning for[...]

Could less mean more for your business? Information is everywhere nowadays. Especially in the digital world. You can get pages and pages about almost anything in just a few taps of your phone. But when there’s so much information, how do you separate the worthwhile from the waffle and find[...]

  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[...]

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[...]

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[...]