The latest data from the Department for Transport shows a 111% surge in the number of company-owned electric vans over the past two years[1]. However, despite this significant growth, Vansdirect warns that there is still a long way for British businesses to go when it comes to embracing electric, as EVs only accounted for 7% of all newly registered fleet vans during that same period.[2] A spokesperson at Vansdirect states that, “While in the past it may have seemed that EVs were an unrealistic option for fleets, in 2024, businesses should seriously consider making the switch. With the UK government’s 2030 ban on…
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In today’s digital age, podcasting is rapidly gaining momentum as a key tool for business growth. While it may seem daunting to launch a full-fledged podcast, there are plenty of ways SMEs can start using podcasting to amplify their brand and connect with their audience. In this blog, Kath Lord-Green, Your Fairy Podmother® of Voice It Podcast Agency, shares how small and medium-sized businesses can harness podcasting to drive business growth, increase visibility, and create meaningful engagement with customers. The Benefits of Podcasting Podcasting isn’t just a trend—it’s a powerful marketing tool that helps businesses create lasting connections. Podcasts allow…
Meltwater, a leading global provider of media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announces a new strategic partnership with Cyabra, whose AI shields companies and government agencies from dis- and misinformation by uncovering fake profiles, harmful narratives, and GenAI content. Together, Cyabra and Meltwater will enable customers with a powerful solution to protect brand reputation from online disinformation attacks, manage crises effectively, and enhance the quality of insights on genuine consumer sentiment. This holistic framework complements Meltwater’s existing social intelligence solutions and allows for a deeper understanding of dis- and misinformation amplified by malicious actors through fake accounts. Through this partnership, joint customers of…
Uber for Business, Uber’s corporate travel management platform, has launched Business Exec as a booking option for UK business travellers, enabling them to book luxury vehicles on-demand or in advance. When requesting a ride via their corporate Uber account, travellers can now select Business Exec alongside other ride types such as Uber Green, which offers sustainable trips. This will ensure they are picked up in a luxury vehicle with extra legroom and a top-rated driver. Riders are given more time to meet their ride before facing a cancellation charge – up to 15 mins for reserved rides and 60 minutes…
THE TEAM behind a care company helping individuals in the Winchester area, are now running the business through an employee-owned trust. Everycare (Central & Hants) Ltd was set up by entrepreneur Mike Frizzell back in 2010. Mike, who had been a finance director in several roles, decided to run his own business after being made redundant in his 50s. “For me, running a franchise under the umbrella of Everycare UK was a common sense option as I didn’t have a ‘big business idea’ of my own. Initially a friend joined me in the business and we employed a care manager…
Staying productive at work can be a real challenge with so many distractions and interruptions. From constant email and Microsoft Teams notifications to endless meetings, efficiency can easily suffer. Rasmus Holst, Chief Executive Officer of employee development platform Zensai reveals how to tackle the biggest productivity killers in the workplace, help you focus, and create an effective work atmosphere to get things done. Switch off non-essential notifications during work hours Social media and smartphones are huge distractions in the workplace, often pulling attention away from work tasks with constant notifications and the lure of endless scrolling. To combat this, switch off non-essential notifications during work hours. For example, on an…
FIDO Alliance recently announced its fourth annual Online Authentication Barometer – a global consumer survey that reveals the trends, habits and adoption of authentication technology. The survey gathers insights from over 10k consumers in ten countries globally: UK, France, Germany, US, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, India and China. Key findings The research revealed promising consumer momentum building around passkey adoption and clear signs people are recognising the limitations of passwords and are choosing passwordless alternatives, like passkeys, where available. In the two years since passkeys were first announced, global awareness has jumped by 50%, rising from 39% familiar in 2022 to…
As new legal obligations under the The Worker Protection Act for employers to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment in the workplace come into force, leading e-learning provider High Speed Training have seen a steep increase in demand for sexual harassment courses. In the months leading up to the new legislation, which came into force on 26th October 2024, High Speed Training saw average monthly demand increase by over 300%, with October demand alone increasing by 540%. The UK’s Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is an amendment to the existing Equality Act 2010 and…
After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith now helps people find and build fulfilling relationships as a certified Relationship & Dating Coach , using proven, science-based methods to guide them toward healing, self-improvement, and lasting love. In this article Mila offers compassionate and practical advice for navigating the emotional challenges of the festive season after a separation or divorce, with tips on prioritising self-care, leaning on supportive relationships, and focusing on activities that foster healing and resilience: And just like that, we have officially entered the pre-Christmas season once more. It may be the most wonderful time of…
By Lorraine Emmett, Founder and Managing Director of EC-PR ‘I want to use the bathroom’, said the executive after a long, uncomfortable, overnight flight. Let me tell you in meticulous detail about the bathroom door. The woodgrain, the source of the fabrics we use, the hinge design, the locking mechanism, the metals’ provenance and sustainability features—all designed to save you time and money; came the salesman’s eager, very lengthy and totally irrelevant response…. Many tech firms focus on talking about their product features and technical details, overlooking how their solutions solve actual customer needs. This oversight weakens marketing, PR and…