Helen Hughes 
When it comes to video conferencing, the phrase “needs must” springs to mind right now. Remote working has become a necessity over the last 2 months, an essential part of the Covid-19 age, but are the cracks beginning to show?! We may be able to continue to function in a working capacity but some of …
Today, 23rd April, is World English Language Day! With all the doom and gloom out there at the moment we thought it provides a good opportunity to celebrate a little something… why not?! What’s it all about? World English Language Day has taken place annually on the 23rd April since 2010. It’s an intiative launched …
Thanks to Covid-19 the world has had to change the way we do business – and fast. When it comes to running an AGM, this means potentially having to change the way in which your upcoming AGM takes place. An AGM needs to occur within six months of the year-end in order for public companies …
COVID-19 has brought about a revolution in video conferencing. Where many businesses once viewed it as an add-on to their business operations, it’s now become one of the most valuable means by which their business can keep functioning. So for some businesses, it’s simply a continuation of how technology has enabled the working world to …
The govermment has announced that we are only at the very starting point of what is fully anticipated to become an epidemic. With Italy now on lockdown, many of us are wondering if we’re likely to experience the same level of disruption on our own shores. What exactly will the impact of Coronavirus on businesses …
Much has happened in the UK and around the world since 1990. And if you “do the maths”, the figures are pretty interesting! In the final installment of our celebrating FSTL’s 30 years series, we’re taking some time to crunch those 1990 numbers. Across the UK Back in 1990 the UK population was 57.13 million. …
As we continue with our 30 years of Fiona Shipley Transcription series, we talk to Fiona about FSTL. She tells us her thoughts on the business, what’s changed since she founded FSTL in 1990 and where she believes the world of transcription is headed. Q: Tell us what transcription was like? Fiona: When I started …
Why are we looking back at 1990? Because it was the year that FSTL was founded! What was the world like then? Cast your mind back… World politics 1990 was a remarkable year in politics. We began the new year and the new decade with a war – the Gulf War. This war was significant …
It’s quite a number. And why exactly are we focusing on 30?! Because FSTL is turning thirty! Indeed, it has been 30 years since FSTL was founded and we began our journey in the transcription industry! That’s quite something… and worth a moment to think about what this milestone means. So we’re going all out …
As we come to the end of the year, the festive season is in full swing and with Christmas Day edging ever nearer we thought it timely to have a look at all things seasonal and celebrate! With a big anniversary of our own just around the corner too (more on this to follow over …