Author: Sam Allcock

Navigating the global business landscape can present a range of unique challenges. From cultural differences and time zone barriers to the nuances of virtual communication, these hurdles can strain even the most established partnerships. This might feel particularly overwhelming for startups while larger corporations coordinate across multiple time zones. In an era dominated by remote work, trust and collaboration often feel more challenging to build and maintain. As Ryunosuke Satoro aptly said, “Individually we are one drop, but together we are an ocean.” With the right approach, businesses can turn these challenges into opportunities for more robust, lasting relationships. Here…

Today marks the launch of the UK’s annual Recycle Week, highlighting a significant environmental challenge: households are discarding over nine billion recyclable items each year. With alarming statistics revealing billions of recyclable bottles, aerosols, and packaging are heading to incineration or landfill, the campaign aims to encourage the public to “Rescue Me – Recycle.” The Statistics Recent data shows that the most commonly binned items in Britain include an astonishing 7.4 billion yoghurt pots, 845 million cleaning product bottles, 526 million aerosols, and six million perfume bottles. Additionally, toilet roll tubes are frequently thrown away. While nearly 90% of people…

October is not just the month of Halloween but amongst the busiest periods on the exhibition calendar. Preparing for a show can be stressful, but proper planning and awareness can allow attendees to make the most of their time on the event floor. Certain terrors can strike unexpectedly, often due to poor decision-making. Unless exorcised beforehand, these problems can spell disaster for exhibitors and customers alike. The Sixth Sense to Plan Ahead The most important factor of having an exhibition stand is to plan out everything in advance. Having an impressive exhibition stand is one thing, but careful pre-planning for…

Kent-based company Zendbox, a prominent eCommerce third-party logistics provider (3PL), has witnessed an impressive 300% growth in the past year, expanding from 20 to 80 employees and from one to four advanced fulfilment centres. With its market-leading 10pm cut-off time, sustainable business practices, and advanced inventory management technology, Zendbox enables direct-to-consumer (D2C) retailers to compete with “eCommerce giants.” Zendbox specialises in order fulfilment for rapidly growing SMEs and established brands, including PRIME, USN, Puresport, and fourfive. In 2023, the company processed more than three million orders, linking eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, eBay, and Amazon with its proprietary technology, Zendportal,…

Charge-M8, an expert in electric vehicle (EV) charging, has launched a new dynamic load balancing device named Libra, which it claims to be unique in the global market. Libra, available from September, enables multiple brands of EV chargers to be load balanced simultaneously, using integrated Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) platforms. Ian Hughes, Technical Director at Charge-M8, explained: “For our commercial EV chargers, we purposely avoided using directly connected load balancing because of issues concerning reliability and accuracy over long distances. In our experience as installers, the distance between the incoming supply and the EV chargers can be substantial, particularly…

Zendbox, a prominent provider of eCommerce fulfilment services, has revealed that offering later order cut-off times significantly boosts eCommerce conversion rates, customer loyalty, and revenue. Recent findings show that 35% of online orders are made between 4pm and 9pm, prompting the company to introduce a new 10pm order cut-off time. This move has enabled merchants to provide next-day delivery to more shoppers, resulting in a 15% average increase in conversion rates for its clients. James Khoury, the founder and CEO of Zendbox, stated: “After analysing the eCommerce SMEs, and major brands that work with us, we have discovered that merchants…

The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017 has left a lasting impact not only on the construction and housing sectors but also on the insurance market, particularly for architects. While the event exposed serious flaws in fire safety regulations and construction practices, it has had unintended consequences for architects across the UK, including those who had no direct involvement in large-scale residential projects. Architects working on smaller, less complex builds are now facing skyrocketing insurance premiums, which have become a significant financial burden, especially in relation to professional indemnity insurance for architects. In the wake of the disaster, insurers have…

Leveraging Digital Innovation Christoph Burger, a senior lecturer at ESMT Berlin, and Dr. Jens Weinmann, an expert in technological innovation, have launched their latest book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation. The book serves as a detailed and practical guide for companies aiming to integrate disruptive digital technologies into their operations. With a focus on strategic digital transformation, the book offers case studies, best practices, and actionable insights to help businesses overcome challenges and embrace innovation effectively. Insights from Real-World Case Studies The book includes ten real-world case studies that span industries such as finance, energy, and telecommunications. Companies featured…

Expend, a leading digital platform for business expense management, has announced a record uptake of their innovative product, Card Connect™. The company is the first in the UK to offer real-time processing of business expense data from Mastercard and Visa transaction feeds, directly integrated into its expense management platform. Revolutionising Expense Management with Instant Processing With Card Connect™, Expend clients can now benefit from instant expense settlement, simplifying financial processes and boosting operational efficiency. Johnny Vowles, CEO of Expend, emphasises the platform’s standout features: “Card Connect offers two key functionalities. It allows businesses to connect all their business cards to our…

Mobile apps have become indispensable to digital users and have changed how people shop for products and services, including healthcare. Many health-related mobile applications out there have made it easier to track fitness goals, book doctor appointments and buy medical equipment and supplies take care of your health. Eye care is no different. Healthy vision is important for daily activities, but finding time to manage eye care can be difficult. That’s where mobile apps come in, making eye care more accessible. One app that has revolutionised eye care in and around the UK and Ireland is the Feel Good Contacts…