--- description: Discover expert insights, the latest trends and articles with Software Advice UK, providing everything you need to make informed business software decisions. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Software Advice blog --- # Blog Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog?page=2) > Expert insights, guides, and tips to help you choose the right software. ----- ## Articles 1. [Four supply chain trends for 2024: What do the UK’s professionals think?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/6076/four-supply-chain-trends-for-2024-what-do-the-uks-professionals-think) — 16/04/2024 — David Jani — Managing supply chains requires careful planning and when problems arise robust solutions are necessary. We asked 200 professionals about the supply chain challenges they foresee in 2024 and what t... 2. [Employees see positive benefits of international teams but language barriers remain a concern](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4527/positive-benefits-international-teams) — 26/02/2024 — David Jani — A major benefit of virtualising and meeting software is the relative simplicity of organising and collaborating with international teams. Software Advice investigates how factors such as language b... 3. [Work meetings: long durations and irrelevant information are biggest causes for distraction](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4526/long-meetings-UK-employees) — 19/02/2024 — David Jani — Employee collaboration, especially in hybrid and remote workplaces, often happens through meetings. However, do meetings in companies function in a way that’s practical and engaging for team member... 4. [41% of UK companies report using AI for online brand reputation management](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4492/ai-online-brand-reputation-management) — 23/01/2024 — David Jani — Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work so quickly that many organisations can barely keep up. To find out how it’s affecting businesses, we surveyed over 200 people who are involv... 5. [New research reinforces the importance of brand reputation management](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4410/brand-reputation-management-importance-firms) — 09/01/2024 — David Jani — The web can be a volatile place for brands as online reviews and customer feedback are open for all to see. So we asked 200 brand professionals how they look after their company’s reputation online. 6. [What is the relationship between blockchain and Web3?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2713/what-is-web3-business-benefits) — 06/11/2023 — David Jani — This article was originally published on 17/05/2022. Blockchain and Web3 (also known as Web 3.0) are said to be the next steps in the development of the internet, bringing with them numerous techn... 7. [How to create an effective customer engagement strategy](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2623/how-to-create-an-effective-customer-engagement-strategy) — 06/11/2023 — Eduardo Garcia, Sukanya Awasthi — Retaining customers may be getting challenging for businesses, and customers may be looking for some proactive communication from brands. A successful customer engagement strategy can help small to... 8. [Understanding digital asset management workflows](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4325/manage-digital-asset-management-workflows) — 02/11/2023 — David Jani — Digital Asset Management workflows are key to promptly and properly distributing and maintaining digital creations such as graphics, videos, and downloadable PDFs. This article explains what decisi... 9. [Tips for how to retain top talent at SMEs](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4257/retain-top-talent-at-SMEs) — 23/10/2023 — David Jani — New research reveals what employees think of onboarding, benefits, and referral programmes. Discover how SMEs can use this insight to help improve staff retention. 10. [How SMEs can boost employee retention](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4170/how-SMEs-boost-employee-retention) — 21/09/2023 — David Jani — Understanding what the best talent wants can be a struggle for any business. We asked 1,000 SME employees what they value in a job, what keeps them there, and what would make them leave. 11. [How can SMEs approach measuring employee engagement?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/4167/measure-employee-engagement-in-an-sme) — 06/09/2023 — David Jani — Measuring employee engagement can bring many benefits to a business. It is a way to give employers a much better picture of how their workforce is performing and how staff feel about their career p... 12. [Tips for building a social media marketing strategy for schools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3718/what-is-social-media-marketing-for-schools) — 26/06/2023 — Eduardo Garcia — Social media is increasingly important in our lives as a consumer or a business. This integral role also includes the field of education. Schools can leverage the power of social media and digital ... 13. [AI in healthcare in the UK: uses, challenges and future benefits](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2305/ai-in-healthcare) — 01/06/2023 — David Jani, Sukanya Awasthi — This article was originally published on 11/11/2021 Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are on the rise in the healthcare sector, and given the current boom in AI tools, this seems likely to... 14. [Q-commerce: Are UK online consumers opting for fast-delivery services?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3683/quick-commerce-usage-uk) — 31/05/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — To explore consumer use and expectations of quick commerce services, Software Advice surveyed over 1,000 online shoppers in the UK. What platforms do they use the most for q-commerce deliveries, an... 15. [M-Commerce: 80% use smartphones to make mobile purchases](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3640/mcommerce-usage-uk) — 09/05/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — How do consumers in the UK feel about mobile purchases? Which device do they prefer the most to shop online? Which channel do users prefer to shop online on via their mobiles? Read along to find an... 16. [Top 5 free accounting software for self-employed professionals](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3631/top-free-accounting-software) — 03/05/2023 — Smriti Arya — Whether you are a self-employed person or running a small firm, you may need accounting software to handle the financial operations and have a clear understanding of the profitability of your busin... 17. [4 different types of property management for SMEs](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3541/types-property-management-smes) — 22/03/2023 — David Jani — Hiring a property manager can help owners and landlords to keep their return on investment (ROI) high and their portfolio properly accounted for. However, there are a few different types of propert... 18. [Employee monitoring tools: Managers are happy with them but recognise challenges](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3491/managers-employee-monitoring-software) — 13/03/2023 — David Jani — Employees are wary about it, but managers think it’s a good investment. Our latest survey explores the pros and cons of employee monitoring software for SMEs. 19. [Employees wary of monitoring software, but only half would opt out](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3490/employees-wary-monitoring-software-half-opt-out) — 07/03/2023 — David Jani — Bosses in SMEs may be considering monitoring software for their remote workers. Before they do, they should know what employees really think. 20. [Is the UK workforce able to maintain work-life balance?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3465/work-life-balance-uk-workforce) — 17/02/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — With more and more women joining the UK workforce, conversations around balancing work and family life are essential. Read along to learn more about the sentiments of women and men in the UK with r... 21. [Which businesses benefit from cloud computing?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3452/business-benefits-cloud-computing) — 13/02/2023 — David Jani — Cloud was the defining trend of business IT in the 2010s. Between 2009 and 2021, enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services rocketed from US$1 billion to US$178 billion. It is not too lat... 22. [Cloud computing services: SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2275/all-you-need-to-know-about-saas-paas-and-iaas) — 13/02/2023 — Sonal Srivastava, David Jani — This article was originally published on 15/11/2022 Technology has had a significant influence on the way businesses operate. With the three main types of cloud services Software-as-a-Service (Saa... 23. [How do women in the UK feel about gender equality in the workplace?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3428/women-in-workplace-uk) — 07/02/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — How do women feel about their participation in the workplace in the UK? Do they feel that they form a critical part of the workforce or do we still have a long way to go in terms of gender equality... 24. [43% shared mobility users find shared mobility services better than public transportation](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3417/shared-mobility-services-uk) — 01/02/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — How do UK residents feel about the use of shared mobility services? Do they plan on increasing its adoption in their day-to-day life or do they prefer public transportation? Read along to find out ... 25. [3 Top-rated free HR software for small businesses in the UK](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3398/free-hr-software-for-small-businesses) — 24/01/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — Finding an HR software system that meets the demands of a growing company may be challenging. 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