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Data Management and Analytics

Articles and guides on data management and analytics topics for UK small businesses and SMEs.

Business Technology

3 technologies business owners value most

Virgin Money research has found that 85 per cent of SMEs plan to adopt new tech to help support their growth — here are the technologies most valued by business owners

Business Technology

How to build a successful data management strategy for a small business

Andy Hinxman, director of Keybridge IT, discusses why a data management strategy is so important now that we have GDPR.

News

Four million UK businesses vulnerable to losing company data

Far too many businesses are at risk of losing their company data because they either don't back it up or they keep electronic copies in the same location as the original data.

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Security risk: Two thirds of SMEs hoard old paperwork and documents

Survey shows two thirds of UK businesses hoard paperwork and risk losing important documents, with sheds, basements and lock-ups are common document dumping grounds.

Business Technology

The four data analytics pillars of decision-making

Here, we look at the types of analytics that enforce data-driven decisions within modern businesses: descriptive, prescriptive, predictive, and diagnostic.

Business Technology

A guide to data analysis tools: How to transform your data into strategy

Here, we look at different types of online data analysis opportunities and point out some of the useful applications along the way.

News

UK investment in analytics to double by 2020

‘Putting Analytics to Work’ points to a big increase in investment on advanced analytics by US and UK companies by 2020.

News

SMEs turning to big data to seek competitive gains

Nearly two thirds of small businesses are looking to big data to benefit their business, according to new research.

Business Technology

Data over sound: Growth and connectivity for small businesses

Moran Lerner, CEO of Chirp, discusses how he went about transforming his tech company with data over sound technology.

Business Technology

The data deluge – sink or swim?

Here, Mike Richardson, managing director EMEA at Maximizer CRM, explains how businesses can understand and utilise their data.

Business Technology

Assessing the database needs of research and analysis providers

In order to achieve their business ambitions and stay ahead of the curve, research and analysis firms need to ensure they have a database system that is flexible.

Business Technology

The sensitive data hidden in your documents that you didn’t know about

How can metadata make your life easier as a small business owner? Here, we find out.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.