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Think of your office. Before it was even built, everything from the walls to the light in the cupboard was planned. These days, planning an office includes vast swathes of ICT equipment – all...
View ArticleChanging expectations of the Workforce
The workforce is changing the way we do business. Whilst once wearing a suit to work and being given a desktop computer were more than satisfactory, this is no longer the case. Businesses are no...
View ArticleMedia; making good ideas great
When you have a good business idea, how do you get the best return from it? The answer to that question is changing, according to Steve Hatch, CEO of media agency MEC Global Traditionally, media was...
View ArticleSeven ways iOS7 will impact business
With Apple’s newest operating system set to roll out imminently, there are a whole host of new features available with business in mind, from back-end management through to end-user functionality....
View ArticleMaking innovation a top business priority
One might presume, in an uncertain economy, that SMEs may have reservations about innovation, instead prioritising stability. However, research conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of SAP found...
View ArticleGoing for growth
Opportunity has been a word in short supply for many small to medium businesses in recent years. But 2013, seen by some as a ‘turning point’ for the UK economy, has provided such businesses with just...
View ArticleThe future is predictive analytics – don’t get left behind
Essentially, most of us are aware on some level that data is being collected about us all the time. Whether that’s mobile habits, buying habits, web-browsing habits…the list really does go on. But...
View ArticleSMEs: Are you ready for 2014?
The estimated number of private businesses in the UK increased to 4.9 million at the start of 2013. That’s 100,000 more than a year previously; more than 99 percent are SMEs. The small to medium...
View ArticleThe secret Raspberry Pi recipe
Eben Upton, inventor of micro computer sensation Raspberry Pi, reveals how the cult British product became an international success. The dream of leading an acclaimed international business is shared...
View ArticleSocial media innovation that drives growth
What’s the most important driver for growth in your business? According to a global SME study conducted by SAP, there’s one shot in the arm that really works. While expectations and preferences for...
View ArticleSME Race for Innovation
Is your business in pole position? Race now… Over the course of the last few years, businesses have focused their energies on strengthening the foundations for growth. As a result, many small...
View ArticleThe Budget 2014: Is exporting the real driver for SMEs?
The 2014 Budget saw The Chancellor offering SMEs financial support to encourage exports. It’s promising to see more emphasis is being placed on encouraging businesses to become involved in the global...
View ArticleBrits Abroad: Ten reasons UK businesses should be exporting
The UK has emerged from recession and things appear to be looking up. But if businesses big and small really want to secure success, keeping their feet on UK soil may not be enough. Exporting goods...
View ArticleVideo: Mobile app makes TOMY field sales child’s play
Stuart Kahn, IT Manager for toy and nursery manufacturer TOMY Europe, was in the UK Customer Service department when he noticed something surprising. Customer service representatives were busy...
View ArticleHow can SMEs survive in an interconnected business world?
At the heart of any IT strategy is the need to uphold data security. Yet the rise of cloud computing has led the battle lines, once clearly marked as ‘us’ versus ‘the outside world’, to become...
View ArticleFamily-run antenna manufacturer uses SAP® Business ByDesign™ for global...
Panorama Antennas Ltd. is the United Kingdom’s leading manufacturer of mobile and portable antennas for radio communications. In business for over 60 years, the company has offices around the world....
View ArticleAre you accelerating ahead in the race for innovation?
Take our SME Race for Innovation quiz to find out… SAP conducted research into UK SMEs to understand their attitudes to growth. Results came in that businesses were positive about their prospects for...
View ArticleWhat makes you an innovation champion?
With SMEs accounting for 99.9 per cent of all private sector businesses in the UK, it’s no secret that competition is high. As such, what can you do to stand out from the crowd? Research by SAP...
View ArticleIs your business in pole position?
Opportunity has been a word in short supply for many small to medium businesses in recent years. But 2014, seen by some as a ‘turning point’ for the UK economy, has provided such businesses with just...
View ArticlePlan International uses SAP SuccessFactors
Plan International was founded over 75 years ago, and is one of the oldest and largest child welfare organisations in the world. Their programmes and services extend to children across the developing...
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