Most people are aware that internet activity is monitored, either by organisations, employers, businesses, marketers and the government – but oddly, a new study by Ofcom shows that as a nation we are less concerned about security on the internet than ever before. A huge eighty per cent are no longer worried about online security…
The relationship between social media and business innovation, poses questions relating to both how businesses interact with the consumer – and how they work with each other. It also leads to issues of marketing process, work patterns, personal skills and understanding of technology – it’s a tricky affair. The connection between them is strong –…
The 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings recently got me thinking about how I imagined the future would be then and how it actually turned out. One of the highlights of my childhood was the Apollo moon program. Whilst I am not actually old enough to remember President Kennedy pledging to put a…
As the London 2012 Olympics approach, we’re sure you are all as excited as our company, waiting with baited breath and expectation on team GB’s performance! For many a business however, ideas and preconceptions about how certain industries will be affected still remains a topic of hot debate. The most common misunderstanding is that, given…
It all started with Porn Star names: Name of childhood pet + mother’s maiden name = Twinkle du Feu for this author, I am particularly proud of that! Now I bring you ‘What’s Your Tory Candidate Name?’ Grandmother/Grandfather’s first name, street you grew up in double-barrelled with your head teachers last name….makes me Mary Sandymount…
Billed as the “budget for people aspiring to work hard and get on”, these were the immortal words uttered by George Osborne during his delivery of today’s budget. Inspired and full of hope, we were encouraged to hear of The Chancellor’s plans to help small businesses and innovation. A five fold increase in the value of government…
The short answer is YES! Your staff have worked hard all year round and deserve a break so they’re ready to come back in the New Year refreshed, focused and ready to go. However, we understand that this doesn’t and can’t always apply to everyone and every business. There are some industries in which it isn’t realistic to close for a…
Last week saw the second our company and Yuuguu staff day out of the year; this time coming in the form of an ‘It’s a Knockout’ extravaganza. CEO’s Paul Lees and Andrew Pearce present Nicole Stadler with her ‘Employee Of The Quarter’ award before the shannanigans begin Not ideal for those of a prissy disposition,…
There are many great things about freelancing. It gives you the control over your own hours, the people you work with and often, it offers the chance to work from home, saving on time and commuting costs. It sounds like a dream – but with it comes a great responsibility. Keeping your clients happy while…
I’m delighted to announce that we have recently launched our company in both South Africa and Canada. Allowing us as Europes’ leading provider of conference calls to not only offer services within South Africa and Canada, but also allow participants from these countries to join European and American conference calls without the requirement to make…
