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How much have frameworks opened up IT service procurement to SMEs?
Richard Blanford, Chief Executive of Fordway, discusses how technology procurement frameworks help organisations speed up purchasing and obtain better value services.
What are the financial implications of COVID-19 for SMEs?
Here, Simon Renshaw, senior insolvency practitioner at Company Debt, highlights what financial implications UK SMEs will have to face amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme: Research needed by the NHS
Professor Hywel C. Williams, Director of the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, sheds light on the HTA Programme that is pushing and pulling research that is needed by the UK National Health Service.
Assessment and surveillance to mitigate infectious diseases in Africa
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group, gives a call to action when it comes to assessment and surveillance to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in Africa.
Labels are for products, not for people: Psychological assessment, understanding and care
Peter Kinderman, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool and member of Mental Health Europe, argues that labels are for products and not for people, as he focuses on psychological assessment.
Pesticide risk assessment: European framework shows need for safer alternatives
Here, Alberto Mantovani discusses how to balance chemical pesticides with crop-protection and food security, referring to the ever-evolving European framework.
How can SMEs genuinely prepare for Brexit?
Amar Ali from Reiss Edwards discusses how SMEs are supposed to prepare for Brexit, the limbo that is an ongoing reality for business owners throughout the UK.
Six ways for SME owners to have a good Christmas
Here, read about six ideas for SME owners to implement during this Christmas season to make life easier for everyone.
How can we tackle bullying and harassment in Westminster?
Here, Sylvie Sage discusses how to dismantle a culture of bullying and harassment in the workplace, starting with Westminster.
Enhancing your SME by implementing technology solutions
In this article, Opus Energy shares its top 6 technology solutions for helping SME owners to streamline their business processes.
Site assessment: The key to sustainable urban tree establishment
Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at Cornell University, tells us precisely why site assessments are key to sustainable urban tree establishment.
4 Keys Steps to Cloud: From assessment to transformation
Here, UKCloud explains how businesses can take advantage of Data Centre Modernisation, whilst still focusing on their core business and avoiding key pitfalls of digital transformation.
European SMEs robotics applications
Dr Sotiris Makris, from the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation, explains how innovative SMEs can implement and prove new technology, including robotics, that addresses real-life problems.
Preventing workplace sexual harassment
The #MeToo movement has changed the cultural landscape and increased the need for employer focus on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
The priorities of the internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs in Europe
The priorities of Elżbieta Bieńkowska, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs are charted here, including her thoughts on social innovation.
How should SMEs be planning for the single-use plastics ban?
Andy MacInnes, B-Loony, discusses how the single-use plastics ban will affect SMEs and highlights the need for them to plan ahead for the future.
Intoxicating Beauty: Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Professor Pamela Lein discusses the toxic chemicals in our cosmetic products that are not as readily recognised by consumers as potentially harmful.
Climate changes, risk assessment and resilience
Alberto Mantovani discusses the consequences of climate changes for human health and welfare, including the disruption of agricultural productions.
Urine test could replace smear test for cervical cancer
University of Manchester scientists latest research finds that urine testing may be as good as the smear test for preventing cervical cancer.
