For many businesses big and small alike, the coronavirus lockdown imposed by the government has forced new ways of working and looking at the day-to-day work environment. Some have made the most of a bad situation; some pubs have done takeaway food or beer in an effort to keep their locals fed and watered, independent retailers have started offering delivery…

Working remotely and working from home is a trend that has been steadily growing for years. It’s become increasingly popular as a way of fitting work around lifestyle, with the removal of a daily commute thought to make things particularly convenient for many people. In 2020, during the height of the coronavirus crisis, it’s becoming standard practice more and more…

The past few months have been difficult for many businesses across the South West – whether through a loss of trade during the lockdown or through the complexity of having staff members working remotely when they’ve previously always been in your office. During this period, we’ve moved a number of businesses over to our VoIP solutions. The reason for this…

At a time when track and trace, social distancing and returning to school are being talked about on a daily or even hourly basis, having an understanding of where (and in what number) people are on your school campus has never been as important. We’re able to off schools the Inventry system, which is trusted by more than 7,000 establishments…

When times are changing quickly, you need to be flexible in your response. The word ‘unprecedented’ has been mentioned a lot over the past two or three months and for schools there can be no better word to encapsulate the new world you’ve had to react and adapt to. With your teachers and support staff working remotely, we know that…

Since March 23rd, the UK has taken the drastic step of ordering a lockdown, with people being told to stay at home unless it’s absolutely necessary to leave. It’s all due to the spread of Covid-19, more commonly known as the Coronavirus. Millions of people across the world are living in similar lockdown conditions; adjusting to the measures for the…

Since the UK went into lockdown in March, most of us have been sticking to the rules well and self-isolating as much as possible. That means a lot of people in their homes, looking for ways to stay busy, stay entertained and stay connected to the outside world. More than ever before, we’re leaning on our home broadband connection for…

The spread of Covid-19, known more commonly as the Coronavirus, has seen widespread repercussions across the globe. Italy has seen Europe’s biggest outbreak, leading the Italians to go into a country-wide lockdown, restricting travel and public gatherings. Thankfully, the UK has managed to keep a comparative lid on the virus so far. Initially the “contain stage” for as long as…

There have been a number of schools across the country that have already had to close due to potential Coronavirus outbreaks. For many schools it’s not yet a threat, but the thought of it is a concern while schools are open, so they’ll need to keep on top of any medical issues at any given moment. The InVentry electronic sign…

The news is being dominated by the worldwide spread of Covid-19, known more widely as the Coronavirus. The UK has responded to the threat robustly so far, with the response to the virus still in the containment stage, but the situation is still worrying. Restricting mass gatherings, closing workplaces and schools are currently not on the Government’s agenda, but Scotland’s…

When he became Prime Minister last July, Boris Johnson made a pledge that nobody would have to wait more than three weeks to see their GP, but since then 11 million patients have endured waits longer than three weeks. Demand for NHS services is rising all the time, but more often than not, surgeries are finding themselves stretched in every…

If you’re in business, you’ll constantly have an eye on costs; sometimes a penny saved is a penny earned and that’s been particularly important for many businesses of all sizes in recent times. In the retail sector, sales failed to rise for a record fifth month in a row in December, with household spending in high street shops and online…

The recent Storms Brendan, Ciara and Dennis managed to cause chaos up and down the country, with gales of more than 75mph and heavy rainfall hitting the UK, leading to widespread flooding and affecting travel and power across the country. Numerous counties across the nation also saw thousands of properties lose power as the high winds downed trees and power…

The thought of your local school going into lockdown is an absolutely terrifying thought, yet it’s happened twice in the UK this month. Castlecombe Primary School in Bromley was placed on lockdown as police investigated sightings of a man in the vicinity with a gun, while a similar scenario played out at Wiltsthorpe School in Derbyshire earlier this month, when…

If you’re a family owned or small business in the South West, then you’re certainly not alone. In fact, more than 90% of businesses fall into that category across the West Country. But what does that really mean to you as a family member or a business owner? In reality it almost always means that you have a lot on…

When you think of targets set in schools, you think of students aiming for top grades, or teachers trying to keep a class above a certain average score in exams. But just like any other organisation, your school will likely be constantly striving for better in terms of making things more efficient, improving communication with parents and making life a…

The start of any new year is a great time to reflect, plan and respond. What can you be doing better? What could you be introducing that would increase the productivity of your staff? How about improving the experience each of your patients has when they visit or contact your surgery? These are questions that many doctors, vets and dental…

Christmas is a fantastic time of year for most of us, with all the food, presents and precious time with loved ones. For many of us it’s very busy too; hospitality and tourism businesses are swamped by people wanting some festive fun, doctors’ surgeries are busy with people suffering winter ailments, while eCommerce businesses can struggle to keep up with…

As a business you’ll want to be as productive as possible. A large part of that will be making sure that your staff members have the processes, procedures and systems in place in order to make that goal a reality.  When it comes to communication your phone system is at the heart of it all; it allows you to communicate…

If you’re running a business, do you ever find your phone system frustrating and no longer capable of giving you what you need from it? Is it hampering your interactions with customers? Whilst changing your phone system can seem like something of a chore and always stay at the bottom of the to-do list, the benefits a VoIP system (where…

If you’re currently running a small business, then you’re bound to have plenty on your plate. It’s therefore easy to understand why updating your phone system may feel like another task or decision at the end of a very long list. However, whilst on the face of it, taking the plunge and getting it sorted may seem like a drain…

Both GP and veterinary surgeries are facing the same pressures and looking to achieve similar goals — reducing costs, increasing efficiency and improving communications with patients. Yet this might seem like an insurmountable problem when surgery teams are put under strain during the busiest hours of the day. The rising and aging UK population is putting health services under strain,…

As a small business owner, you’ll have plenty to think about when it comes to your phone system. How much will it cost? Are your call charges growing month after month? What will it cost to bring in a new employee and an additional phone line? And that’s just for a start! The best answer to many of these questions…

If you own or run a surgery and you’re not currently using a VoIP phone system, there are a whole host of benefits you could be missing out on that can easily improve your communication with patients, reduce costs and increase efficiency. Let’s take a look at four ways a VoIP system could take your communication to the next level.…

We’ve been working with schools across the South West for more than 20 years.  If you’re currently considering if a VoIP phone system could be the right solution for your campus, here are a few of the benefits from which your school could gain…. Addressing your campus layout Every school or university will be unique, however one thing that is…

Looking for a telephone system for your business that gives you everything you need at the fraction of the cost? Here’s everything you need to know about VoIP phone systems in a nutshell… Can it really cut costs? If you’re currently using traditional phone lines to run your business, then you could instantly cut costs with a VoIP system.  How…