Ransomware targets SMBs due to weaker protection and greater willingness to pay up

One in five small and medium businesses SMBs in the US reported a ransomware attack within the past 12 months, according to a Bitdefender survey of 250 IT pros in the US working in SMBs carried out by Spiceworks. Some 38% indicated they paid the ransom - $2,423 on average - but most did not recover the encrypted data.

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Your Complete CRM Handbook

whitePaper | June 21, 2021

A growing business needs a good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application. It helps you manage critical customer information in one place — and gives you a complete view of your business. You’ll gain key business insights that help you close more deals, boost sales, and improve forecasting accuracy. But is now the right time for you?

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The Essential VAT Guide for SMEs in the UK

whitePaper | October 13, 2021

That’s why we partnered with Osome, an online accounting provider. Their industry-leading accounting software and dedicated qualified accountants help businesses stay compliant and keep as much of their hard-earned cash as possible.

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Is my business too small to benefit from a call centre solution?

whitePaper | September 8, 2022

Customer experience has now become a boardroom conversation… and with good reason. Research shows that only two in 10 (21 per cent) of consumers rated their most recent interaction with a brand as “excellent”, while 34 per cent rated it as “average”1 .

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9 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO PREPARE FOR IN 2022

whitePaper | September 8, 2022

It is no secret that business needs to stay on top of the ever-changing technology landscape. Companies that do not keep up will not succeed in the digital age. But, depending on how fast your business adapts, you could be missing out—or left behind altogether

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SMP: A World Of Opportunity For Gen Z? Attracting New Generation Talent

whitePaper | June 14, 2021

The opportunity for small and medium sized practices to grow in today’s business environment is unprecedented. Adoption of digital accounting tools, changing client expectations and business models are deeply transforming all aspects of SMPs. With the flexibility and creativity to match the velocity of change and adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of the client, SMPs have the potential to drive the progress and transformation of the industry as a whole. But are they adopting the right talent attraction strategies when it comes to Gen Z?

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SME banking: Business banking done differently

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a big deal in almost every country. Around 90% of businesses worldwide are SMEs and they provide more than half of all jobs, according to the World Bank. SMEs also make an outsized contribution to national income, ranging from up to 40% in emerging economies1 to around 55% in Europe.

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