Too many small businesses stick with broadband providers that make the loudest noise – BT, Virgin, Sky etc – regardless of whether they offer the best services for their needs. That could be a mistake. By only considering the big brands, you might be missing out on something that could make a big difference to...Read More

Every business needs the Internet, even if it is just for emails and browsing the web. Most small businesses start off at home. Many only go on to get their own office or other premises when they are more established and have a growing client base. Getting the cheapest Internet for your start-up is understandable,...Read More

You don’t have to try hard to find predictions of the demise of the desktop telephone, an office staple. Forecasts like these systems could soon become difficult to purchase and service’ are common. Ditching the desk phone may be tempting, but should enterprises do it? The office phone certainly has its limitations, not least, tethering...Read More

Bellcom Communications customers can obtain a grant of up to £3,000 to upgrade your business to faster, better broadband through the Broadband Connection Vouchers scheme.   The Government has invested £100 million into the scheme, administered by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), to provide grants to SMEs to upgrade their broadband connection to superfast or ultra-fast....Read More

UK Mobile Operators have spent £1.4bn on the Ofcom auction for 5G network spectrum….. O2 took the most Spectrum, winning all 40MHz of 2.3GHz and 40MHz of 3.4GHz EE have secured 40MHz of 3.4GHz spectrum for £340m Vodafone spent the most with £378m for 50MHz of 3.4GHz Spectrum And Three spent just £164m to get...Read More

As a provider of hosted unified communications services, we recognise and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security. The scope of information security is broad, and we believe we have taken a thorough approach with our commitment to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of customer, supplier and employee data. We operate...Read More

MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) is the EU legislation that regulates firms who provide services to clients linked to ‘financial instruments’. The rules which came into force on 3rd January 2018, cover virtually all aspects of trading within the EU and reach across the financial services industry, from banks to institutional investors, exchanges, brokers, hedge...Read More

Recent phone hacking scandals in the news has highlighted how encompassing the problem of hacking has become. This includes criminal activity such as hacking business telephone systems to initiate outbound calls to premium numbers. Known as ‘Phone Phreaking’, it is estimated to be costing UK businesses over £1b per year. The UK is now in...Read More

It’s an unfortunate fact of life but companies operating goods vehicles are often the target for false and bogus insurance claims. And if you’ve been the target of a false claim knowing your driver wasn’t at fault, you’ll know just how frustrating it can be…not to mention the cost to your business. If only there...Read More

No business wants to stay in cramped, expensive or inefficient buildings or offices.  Expanding, lease expiration, or looking for more visibility or better terms are some of the reasons business move to a new location. It is also true that Three quarters of small and medium-sized companies delay moving premises because of the stress of...Read More