Welcome to our latest newsletter aimed at businesses working in the tech sector. With hybrid working practices now dominating the service industries, the need to develop innovative solutions to maintain productivity and system security across multiple workspaces has tested many. F ortunately for our region we have some of the best tech business support in the country. We are delighted to see Tim Robinson, Chief Operating Officer for Tech East writing about some of the business hubs that have been springing up across East Anglia, which have provided encouragement and a welcoming community of like-minded entrepreneurial members and business start-ups. Tech businesses may also be interested in hearing from our advisers who have given timely advice on their areas of expertise. Luke Morris, Corporate Finance Partner offers up some top tips for tech business owners wanting to sell their business. Ryan Pearcy, Director of our SB Digital service asks some pertinent questions
Speaking of entrepreneurs, we have an interview with PocDoc, a Cambridge-based digital health platform that allows anyone with a smartphone using the PocDoc app to test themselves for a range of major diseases and conditions. At a time when our national healthcare system is facing significant pressures, PocDoc’s founders say they hope their app may have the potential to take some of the strain away from public healthcare providers – which is something we can all get behind.
about managing information in the post-Covid world, as well offering some insights into some of the main reasons why tech businesses
may need assistance with their financial operations. And David Taylor, Insurance Executive suggests that there are good reasons why even the most sophisticated tech business may not be immune from the reach of cyber-hackers. We hope you enjoy this edition of our Tech newsletter. If you want to discuss any of the points raised, please get in touch your usual Scrutton Bland contact.
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3 Tech firms don’t need cyber insurance – do they?
8 A Doctor in your Pocket
10 Why tech companies need help with financial systems
4 Managing information security in the post-Covid world
6 Location, location, location: how support for start-ups in the East of England is spreading across the map
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