Intelligent SME.tech

Every business will inevitably face emergencies or unplanned disruptions. While these events are often unsettling, they can present a silver lining for well-prepared organisations. With a strategic Business Continuity plan, companies can turn disruptions into opportunities to showcase strong leadership and organisational resilience. In this month's issue of Intelligent SME.tech, Dean Guida, Founder and CEO of Infragistics, outlines what an effective Business Continuity plan looks like and how it can benefit your business. "While communicating with employees and external stakeholders, businesses need to be transparent by addressing the issue at hand, answering questions and providing regular updates throughout the disruption’s impact." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eF3TKWgC If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent SME.tech, contact our Managing Editor, Rebecca Miles at rebecca@lynchpinmedia.com

Epicor surveyed key stakeholders in the manufacturing sector about essential workers’ everyday experiences, pain points and expectations. In this article, Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor, explains the five broad action points which companies could take, based on the findings from the survey. Access full article below: #ManufacturingSurvey #KeyStakeholders #EmployeeExperience #PainPoints #Expectations #EpicorInsights #BusinessStrategy #IndustryInsights #MiddleEastBusiness #IntelligentSMETech

Implementing robust cybersecurity measures, leveraging advanced technologies and fostering continuous improvement are critical steps in achieving a robust cybersecurity posture. In this month's Predictive Intelligence feature, Vijit Nair, VP, Product at Corelight, discusses how to protect digital assets in a connected world and uncovers the path to fortify defences. He highlights the primary ways Corelight is helping organisations enhance their cybersecurity posture and drive significant growth. "The tension between increasing complexity and sophisticated threats versus a shortage of adequately skilled professionals remains a significant hurdle for CISOs." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eF3TKWgC If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent SME.tech, contact our Managing Editor, Rebecca Miles at rebecca@lynchpinmedia.com

This week's Intelligent SME.tech newsletter is now live! Sign up below to discover industry insights... 📰 This week's article: Jon Beasley, Technical Director at Washington Direct Mail, explains how to build a customer experience strategy that can help you better understand and connect with your audience. 📑 Other articles include: ➡️ Funding: Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 - an initiative offering more than £350,000 in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans. ➡️ APAC: A collaboration between Kickstart Asia and the Social Enterprise Academy International has imparted British entrepreneurship’s rich history to young and female entrepreneurs in South Korea. ➡️ Africa: Oumar KANTE, a Marketing Strategist from Côte d’Ivoire, discusses how the democratisation of environmental data is a crucial issue for public health. 💡 North America: Hyve Managed Hosting has announced a period of exceptional growth as it continues to expand globally. The company’s revenue has grown by 51% over the past three years, and earlier this year, Hyve set up a US hub in Austin, Texas, and a European hub in Berlin, Germany, in order to meet growing global demand for bespoke cloud services. #IntelligentSMEtech #IndustryInsights #CustomerExperience #SmallBusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TechNews #BusinessStrategy #GlobalExpansion #FundingOpportunities #APACInnovation #AfricaTech #PublicHealthData #HyveHosting #CloudServices #BusinessNewsletter

In 2023, £29.6 billion was spent on digital advertising in the UK alone. With so much investment, nailing your customer experience strategy is key for successful marketing efforts. Jon Beasley, Technical Director at Washington Direct Mail, dives into how to build a strategy that connects and resonates with your audience. Access full article below: #IntelligentSMETech #SME #MarketingCampaign #CustomerExperience #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #DigitalAdvertising #BusinessStrategy

Club Soda connects with the sober-curious by providing resources and alcohol alternatives using customer journeys, integrations, groups and more, thanks to Intuit Mailchimp, a marketing automation and email marketing platform. On the cover of this month's edition, Co-founder of Club Soda, Laura Willoughby MBE, explains how the company has personalised its customer interactions using Mailchimp. "Mailchimp has allowed us to keep in touch with our members. Most importantly, it allows us to ask them what we need to do next" That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eF3TKWgC If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent SME.tech, contact our Managing Editor, Rebecca Miles at rebecca@lynchpinmedia.com

A good customer experience (CX) has a delicate balance between relevance and respect, data precision and human empathy. Thanks to advancements in cloud technologies and AI, additional opportunities are created to use CX and drive new business growth. Discover insights from Tshidi Pila Machaba, Sales Director at inq. Edge, on how companies can improve their customer experience. Access full article below: #IntelligentSMETech #SME #CustomerExperience #Inq #AI #CloudTechnology #BusinessGrowth #BusinessOpportunities

On the cover of July's edition of Intelligent SME.tech, we're thrilled to feature Laura Willoughby MBE, Co-founder of Club Soda. Laura shares how the company has revolutionised its customer interactions using Intuit Mailchimp. In this month's Predictive Intelligence feature, Vijit Nair, VP of Product at Corelight, delves into strategies for safeguarding digital assets in our interconnected world. He highlights key ways Corelight empowers organisations to enhance their cybersecurity posture and drive substantial growth. Every business will inevitably face emergencies or unplanned disruptions. While these challenges can be daunting, they also present opportunities for those who are prepared. Dean Guida, Founder and CEO of Infragistics, outlines what constitutes an effective Business Continuity plan and how it can benefit your business. That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eF3TKWgC If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent SME.tech, contact our Managing Editor, Rebecca Miles at rebecca@lynchpinmedia.com Anna Collard 🌻, Karl Crowther, Mohamed Zouari, Azeem Zainulbhai, Tim Freestone, Tshidi Pila Machaba, Islam Isaev, Kiteworks, Alteryx, Snowflake

Financial planning needs to be a priority for SMEs, whichever stage they are in their journey. Without it, the opportunity for growth will be small. And it is a plan which needs to be adjusted all of the time, as cash flow changes. In this month's edition, Gareth Anderson, Head of Business Management at Allica Bank, discusses the steps SMEs can take to good financial planning. "I am constantly reminding the SMEs I work with that, while there are a million other priorities to be seen to, financial planning is crucial and shouldn’t be overlooked." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9MQGkFS If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent SME.tech, contact our Managing Editor, Rebecca Miles at rebecca@lynchpinmedia.com

Investing in transport and logistics is crucial for urban functionality, ensuring efficient and affordable travel. The UAE has advanced its transportation sector by embracing digital transformation, driven by innovative initiatives, forward-thinking government policies, and effective public-private partnerships. In this article, Islam Isaev, General Manager at Yango GCC, discusses ground-breaking collaborations and the growth of the shared mobility segment. Access full article below: #IntelligentSMETech #SME #Transportation #DigitalMobility #UAE #Yango #ExpertInsight #DigitalTransformation #Innovation