Reading lamps, as the name suggests, are light products specifically designed for reading purposes. Using reading lamps makes reading more effortless and comfortable. It helps reduce eye struggle and resulting health challenges like headaches or impact on your eyesight. The market is packed with a wide range of reading lights. However, LED table lamps or reading […]

When COVID-19 reared its head in the tri-state area in March, countless small businesses quickly pivoted. There’s no denying the sad fact that many have since gone under, but others found their groove by supporting the needs of their local communities. Their triumphs offer a few insights we all can learn from. If nothing else, […]

Cloud adoption: it’s a marathon, not a sprint. All long-term projects need good foundations to succeed. If you want to reap the strategic, technical and cost benefits that come with migrating to the cloud, it’s essential to make sure the right cornerstones are in place. One of those is a workforce that’s engaged with the […]

Mart and Rob Drake-Knight set up their first small business, Teemill, in a garden shed. From tinkering with Epson printers to building factory robots from old eBay parts, the pair built the first open-access circular fashion supply chain from scratch. We will share how they went from building robots in a shed with old eBay […]

If you are considering applying for a business grant or loan to make your business more sustainable and environmentally responsible, there are a variety of initiatives that can help you. Support on offer depends on where you are based, the type of business you run, the kind project you want to set up, and its […]

Flexible working is the new, well, way of working. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for employers to offer a clear, well-documented policy to attract new talent and keep your workforce performing at their best. We know that when employees are better able to balance their personal lives alongside their work requirements, they are […]

Remember when Black Friday was just a day? Well, that’s all changed now. Many retailers will be preparing early Black Friday deals, giving the entire month of November the Black Friday treatment. Since some shoppers might not pile into stores like years past due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you’ll need to get creative with how to […]

Solid-state, (LED), lighting is the first genuinely new lighting technology in more than a century. The light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, which reduce electricity consumption by up to 85%, have proven to be very effective in applications where brightness, visibility and long life are important.   Applications where LED lighting is the smart alternative, […]

How do you support employees during uncertain times and when the likes of dealing with mental health is a higher priority now more than ever? If you’re a small business owner, you know managing people is more than just admin. You’re conducting a whole symphony of memorising individual backgrounds and interests, understanding personalities and preferences, […]

Manufacturing has seen one of the biggest falls in youth employment of all UK industries. But cloud technology could encourage a new generation of talent into the sector. In total, a third of managers are struggling to find willing apprentices and 29% are worried about their ageing workforce. Read this article to find out how […]