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How to Network Your Way to Startup Success

Starting a business is a rewarding yet challenging endeavour that requires hard work, dedication and, in many cases, a lot of luck.

Why startups need to include ESG in their business

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is hot on the agenda right now. Savvy startups are putting socially conscious activities at the centre of their work as more and more investors have ESG as a priority.

The revolutionary shift to EV is imperative but what about recycling?

Automotive giants like Ford, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and many more are announcing their move to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) often referred to as EVs. The UK government is also signalling its intent to encourage BEVs by promising £450m to be spent on boosting public charging stations by 2030 to reach their 300,000 target.

10 reasons why your SEO strategy fails

Did you know that Google uses over 200 factors to rank websites? This creates a maze of possibilities and penalties for startup businesses trying to drive organic search traffic.

9 signs that say it’s time for a website redesign

Whether you’re selling remote work software or industrial supplies, a well-designed site is essential to driving new leads and sales. But any good site is being updated constantly, how do you know yours is the best it can be?

How the green economy is creating new jobs

At OggaDoon we love technology, streamlining processes to be more efficient. However, as times change, one of our main worries is seeing how some long-standing jobs are becoming redundant.  

5 ways to improve your workplace culture

A healthy workplace culture is an important part of any successful business. A positive workplace culture not only improves teamwork and raises morale, but it also helps everyone to be more productive and efficient. 

The growing threat of cyber warfare: a guide to protecting your business

Worried about cyber warfare? You’re not alone. With the threat of imminent attack from overseas malware and state-sponsored hacks increasing, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is calling for UK businesses of all sizes to “strengthen their cyber resilience” in response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. But what does cyber resilience mean, and what actionable steps can businesses take to bolster their defences?

Transferable skills to look out for whilst recruiting

When you’re recruiting, it’s likely many candidates won’t fit the bill on paper, but they might be a great candidate for the job, showcasing a range of transferable skills that suit what you are looking for.

Making the most of customer feedback

Successful companies are built on happy customers. A satisfied customer not only provides the best marketing opportunity for your company, but your biggest informants can also guide you on ways to improve and evolve.

How to Successfully Manage a warehouse
This article is part 2 of 10 in the series Shipment and logistics for startups

Warehousing is an essential activity that promotes the orderly storage and distribution of finished products inside factories or even in places intended for this purpose and is crucial in the supply chain process. Successfully managing them is vital if you want your business to thrive.

How to help employees stretch their salaries

The number of people finding it hard to keep up with bills and credit commitments has doubled since the start of the pandemic, leaving many with an unsustainable burden of debt.

Accessibility through the eyes of impaired users

Accessibility fails are not just an eyesore for designers. It’s not even about the underperforming metrics. First and foremost, it’s about enabling everyone to experience digital products. Adam Fard, CEO of data-driven UX design agency Adam Fard Studio discusses accessibility through the eyes of impaired users.

Setting up for the seasons: How to get ahead when starting up

Over the past year, tech startups across the UK and Ireland have raced ahead of the rest of Europe, making up 38% of the combined valuation of European unicorns 2021. The UK & Ireland combined generated the most valuable companies with an impressive combined unicorn valuation of EUR 138 bn -the highest percentage across the continent.

A golden opportunity to make positive change through hybrid work

This week marks two years since Boris Johnson instructed us to work from home on 23rd March 2020.

Five ways to get your products in front of customers in 2022

In an ever-expanding e-commerce world, it can be a challenge to get your products in front of the right customers at the right time, according to Dr Pat Violaris, Managing Director at OneTimePIM.

Why mentorship matters in the age of hybrid working

Due to the changing nature of the way we work, advances in technology and the restrictions imposed during the pandemic, hybrid and remote working are on the rise. A recent survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) found that over 80% of managers said their firms have now adopted hybrid working models, including a mix of in-office and remote working.

4 tips to increase executive buy-in

When it comes to communicating security concerns and the critical threat that cyberattacks and subsequent data loss pose to business, one of the core challenges that CISOs continue to face is bridging the considerable knowledge gap amongst senior level stakeholders.

How To Do Business In The UK: A Few Tips From The Pros

Starting a business is a rewarding experience when done the right way. Financial, strategic, and legal planning is crucial if you want to run a successful business. There are a plethora of ways you can do business, but before you adopt one, it is essential to consider how much time, money, and effort you are willing to put in. In this article, we discuss the steps you can follow to launch and manage a successful business.

Think Green!

Green comes in many colours. Environmental. Eco. Ecological. Circular economy. ESG (environmental, social, governance). Carbon offset. Carbon neutral. Carbon positive.  And many, many more. But sadly, by far the most common is either greenwash or only partially thought through and implemented.