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The Landscape of Investment for UK SMEs
The investment landscape for UK SMEs has evolved dramatically over the years, transforming into a multifaceted ecosystem that offers both challenges and opportunities. As the global business landscape becomes increasingly competitive and uncertain, SMEs must equip themselves with the right knowledge and strategies to navigate this complex terrain.
Inflation Rates and the Pay Rise Conundrum
Inflation, NI and an extraordinary talent landscape - tackling 2022 UK salary reviews in Life Sciences
For the benefit of our broad range of life sciences clients, Fact3 sat down with Giles Hampson, Managing Director of MedTech and Life Sciences specialist recruitment firm Recruitment Management Group (RMG) and Jayne Sanderson Brown, Fact3 People Partner to get their view on the market, and in particular 2022 salary reviews against a backdrop of a turbulent market that’s still in the midst of pandemic recovery.
8 Cyber Insurance questions business leaders need to be asking providers in 2022
The rapid onset of digital and social disruption as a result of COVID-19 has meant some aspects of pre-pandemic cyber insurance policies have been invalidated, or the extent of their coverage reduced.
The COVID-19 outbreak sparked an acceleration of phishing, business email compromise and Ransomware attacks. Remote work brought new risks, especially for companies that needed to quickly make their infrastructures more robust to stay in business.
Fact3 support North West SMEs with their post-pandemic business needs through SaaSAge merger
Fact3’s merger with SaaSAge triples the size of the Systems team and brings new skills into Fact3 that will support businesses with the post pandemic modern workplace.
Following 12 months of sustained growth, Manchester’s leading Co-Sourcing provider Fact3 has merged with SaaSAge to further strengthen its offer to regional SMEs, providing customised IT services tailored to the ‘new normal’ of business operations.
Five key areas to focus on for secure remote working practices
5 key areas to focus on for secure remote working practices
Just a few years ago, remote working was something only the most progressive, hippest new Silicon Valley start-ups practiced. Now almost every organisation has been forced to shift their operations and infrastructure to a remote working model.
Your return to work checklist for efficient IT operations
6 tips for returning to work
With businesses returning to their offices – and the faint glimmer of pre-Covid-19 operations on the horizon – we thought we’d share some time-saving advice. A return-to-work checklist to help you get back up and running with your IT systems.
How Hackers get your password (and how to protect yourself)
Hackers are getting smarter and breaches are increasing.
Here are the key password threats and how to address them from the Systems team at Fact3.
Diversity and inclusion: going beyond policy and putting it into practice
Diversity and inclusion: going beyond policy and putting it into practice
In the recent case of Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen, the EAT upheld a decision that staff equality training had become stale after 20 months. The employer’s failure to refresh the training meant it couldn’t rely on the “reasonable steps” defence to a race harassment claim.
5 ways Fact3 will help you maximise the wellbeing of your employees
Employee wellbeing is more critical than ever, but it’s simpler to achieve than you might think.
Because employee wellbeing is multi-dimensional, solutions should encompass the physical, psychological and social aspects of health and wellness. Fact3’s People team have various solutions to support employee wellbeing. Here are our top 5…
Fact3 Guidance on March 2021 Budget
Last week’s budget held few surprises, mainly due to the large amount of content being leaked in advance. Now we have had a few days for full details to emerge, we take a look at the Budget 2021 Facts for SMEs.
Tax incentives from the UK Government for using electric cars
The UK government is keen to achieve its Co2 emissions targets. Part of that plan includes encouraging businesses and individuals to switch to electric vehicles.
In order to make electric vehicles more attractive to individuals and companies thinking about making the change, they have put in place a host of tax savings and incentives to encourage business uptake.
COVID-19 Business Management Support for SMEs
SME board level advisor and deputy president of ICAEW Manchester has been working with SMEs for 30 years, helping improve financial results through strategy and planning. Here he talks to Fact3 about the strategy he believes SMEs need to implement to support their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Supporting employee wellbeing during Coronavirus isolation measures
Since self isolation and lockdown measures were put in place, day to day life has changed drastically. It’s likely that this has had an impact on everyone, and particularly your employees wellbeing.
In this blog you’ll find guidance, a link to our recent webinar chat with workplace wellbeing expert Health Perks and further resources on dedicated employee wellness training run by Fact3 Academy Online.
COVID-19 - Advice on Financial Support Available to SMEs
At 5pm 17 March the UK Government provided some detail on the package of measures being taken by them to support businesses financially during COVID-19.
We’ve pulled together what we know so far, and we’ll update this as more information is released. We’ve also included some specific guidance released from the ACCA on HMRC time to pay arrangements and guidance for running your business remotely.
Coronavirus Update for Clients and Employees
We're committed to keeping you up to date with the latest developments around Coronavirus.
A new wave of UK Employment Law changes coming April 2020 - are you prepared?
There are 7 significant changes to UK Employment law happening in April 2020. Is your business prepared?
We’ve outlined the changes and within this blog access our dedicated employment law portal which provides detailed guidance, tips and advice on policy changes for each.
Fact3's response to the landmark ethical veganism case
We’re barely half way through January, but a
major employment change has already been announced.
The Perfect Co-Sourcing Example
An example of a full service co-sourcing offering that brings co-sourcing to life, helping you understand exactly how co-sourcing can benefit your business.
Here we’re going to provide you with a co-sourcing example, using an anonymous but real life organisation.