Is it time to shake up the status quo?
We’ve been here before, but that doesn’t mean we’re stuck… Hurrah for February 1st. Despite the joyous welcome it receives at the start of its 31-day stint, what a relief
Traditions that bind us – for better or for worse
Business and the Bard In Scotland, January 25 is Burns Night, an annual celebration of Robert Burns’ birthday, or Rabbie Burns as he’s more commonly known north of the border.
Planning makes perfect
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. With thanks to Benjamin Franklin and Winston Churchill… So it’s that time of year again. Although the days are shorter and
Don’t fall for phishing…
Stay safe out there November 24 is both National and International Computer Security Day. We probably used to take security for granted. Using the same passwords endlessly – sometimes just
Turning Evergreen Contract Challenges into Opportunities
This blog first appeared on Cobblestone Software’s site. Four are distributors of Cobblestone’s contract management system, Contract Insight. Anyone managing contracts knows about the evergreen contract. Evergreen agreements stand out for their ability to
A Concise Contract Management Best Practice Guide
This blog first appeared on Cobblestone Software’s site. Four are distributors of Cobblestone’s contract management system, Contract Insight. Managing contracts from requests to renewals can prove difficult when relying on
Stay safe in cyber space – protect your people, your assets and your reputation
Chances are that every company you know is going through some kind of change. Digital transformation has defined the 21st century and the stats are jaw-dropping. For example, did you
Speaking in tongues? There’s no such thing as a stupid question….
‘Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.’ Mark Twain It’s a familiar scenario. You’re sitting in a meeting/on a zoom call
Enhanced productivity can drive economic recovery
Start with small changes – optimise your working day with contract management software We’ve been living through a strange few years, none stranger than the COVID era. Coming out the
The newly hybrid world of work
Living with the legacy The pandemic is largely over but we continue to live with its legacy. Arguably the greatest impact it has had is on our daily working patterns.
Come in from the cold
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is in the midst of the first ‘truly global energy crisis’ (IEA World Energy Outlook in October 2022). Pre-existing volatility and
Re-inventing the supply chain – retail in the post pandemic age
For retail success, a secure supply chain is everything. In today’s unpredictable climate, life is especially challenging for retailers as they face labour shortages, the compromised availability of equipment, and
