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Cybersecurity Tips for Growing Businesses: Protect Your Small Business from Threats
As a growing business with anywhere from 2 to 50 staff members, you're probably juggling many responsibilities—cybersecurity may not always feel like a top priority. However, with cyberattacks on the rise and data protection laws such as the UK GDPR requiring strict...
The Tentacles of Marketing
Curious about how marketing connects every part of your business, like an octopus reaching out with its tentacles? In this guest blog, Margaret Bradshaw, founder of Red Button Marketing Training, explains how aligning marketing with your business vision—and using data...
Training Your Team in Data Protection – Building a Culture of Compliance
As your small business grows, data protection needs to be a priority, not just for compliance reasons but for building client trust. In the service industry, you’re dealing with sensitive client information—whether it’s personal details, payment data, or confidential...
Protecting Client Data Year-Round: 5 Essential Data Privacy Tips for Growing Small Business
Data protection is an ongoing challenge for small service-based businesses, but staying compliant with regulations like UK GDPR, PECR, and the Data Protection Act 2018 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are five practical data privacy tips to help you maintain...
Due Diligence for Software Purchases: 8 Steps to Get It Right
One area of compliance that is often forgotten is due diligence, so I thought I would look at one area with some simple steps that can be easily implemented. When purchasing software for your business, due diligence is crucial. By evaluating potential solutions...
Managing Data Protection Risks for Q4
As Q4 approaches, businesses - especially startups and SMEs - often juggle increased customer interactions, sales, and administrative tasks. It's easy to overlook data protection, but failing to safeguard personal data could have significant consequences. For small...