Selling your products online abroad

By David Beswick on 10 June 2016

Only 56 per cent of Britain’s online small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sell to customers abroad—despite a growing demand for British-made goods, according to a recent survey conducted by market researching firm Ipsos MORI. The survey questioned more than 1,200 SMEs in major online retail markets across the globe. In examining the data, the survey found that countries such as France and Spain had capitalised on international sales in the online marketplace more often than those in the UK.

Watch out for a new Wi-Fi Scam

By David Beswick on 10 June 2016

Unsuspecting travellers have been the target of a new cyber scam, which hackers use to steal travellers’ personal information. Cyber criminals are able to gain access to this sensitive information by enticing travellers to use a Wi-Fi hotspot that is not password-protected. Generally, these hotspots are set up in heavily trafficked areas—such as hotel lobbies, airports, in tourist areas or even coffee shops.

New Office on Maldon High Street

By David Beswick on 07 June 2016

2016 is proving to be a year of exciting developments for HJ Pook. In March we joined the Saffron Insurance Group and on 1 June we are pleased to be moving to a new office on Maldon High Street.