Your GDPR preparations must now look for weak links in operations

Businesses whose preparations for the new data protection rules centre on marketing and fund-raising could leave themselves exposed to breaches in other areas.

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Never Stop Dreaming

As I write this, today is the 50thanniversary of the death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King. Another anniversary we’d like not to be marking but one, especially given the prevailing political culture in many parts of the world, which needs to be remembered and the legacy of which must not be lost.

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A guide to passing the practical driving test

The practical driving test is all about making sure you can drive safely and confidently in different conditions. It lasts about 40 minutes and costs £62 (or £75 if you opt for an evening, bank holiday or weekend test).

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What is an Online Estate Agent?

A commonly misused term of 21st century estate agency is ‘online estate agent’. The terms itself is a play on words and in my opinion should be re branded as ‘online-only estate agent’. Indeed, every estate agent be it traditional, online-only or other is almost certainly going to advertise online.

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On your marks: is your brand portfolio ready for battle?

Strong brand identity goes hand in hand with most successful businesses. One way of protecting your business identity is through the use of trade marks. A good trade mark strategy can allow you to robustly and quickly combat an infringement of your brand should the need arise.

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Business Travel Tips

When it comes to saving money, as consumers we are constantly advised to shop around, use multiple suppliers, don’t put all our eggs in one basket - and in many cases this is sound advice.

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A practical guide to issues all businesses should check to ensure HR processes are GDPR compliant?

Managing employee data and implementing staff training on how to handle personal data to ensure your organisation is GDPR compliant will be a crucial task for HR professionals.

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No More Not Spots!

Access to mobile voice call services is a basic requirement of business today: it’s essential to consumers and for linking people and communities. That’s why the British Chambers of Commerce has launched a campaign calling for No More Not Spots!

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5 Top tips on logo design

What does it take to create a logo that appeals to and truly resonates with your target audience? Much more than meets the eye. Contrary to just being a ‘pretty’ symbol or icon that anyone can conjure up, logo design that stands the test of time requires a unique combination of skill, research and creativity.

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GDPR Advice for Entrepreneurs

GDPR (or the General Data Protection Regulation to give it its full title) is the latest legislation in the area of data protection. It promises to be the biggest shake up to European privacy laws in over twenty years and it will apply in all European Member States (including the United Kingdom) from 25 May, 2018.

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