Posted on October 6, 2011
When in December 1958 Liverpool University Press published the first edition of Business History, while they would no doubt have hoped to sustain such a specialist journal, it seems unlikely that they would have anticipated the kind of expansion that has been witnessed. With F.E. Hyde as editor, S.B. Saul and J.R. Harris as assistant editors, and Sheila Marriner as secretary, Business History was very much the product of the Department of Economic and Social History at the University of Liverpool. It was only published twice yearly, with at times just four research articles and a limited number of book reviews. In contrast, we now have a highly cosmopolitan editorial board, produce six editions per year to cope with the enormous demand for space, alongside a copious collection of book reviews covering a wide literature, with excellent backing from Taylor and Francis as the publisher. The founders would, indeed, be extremely proud of the publication that they established fifty years ago.
This is not the place for a full history of the journal, because the new editorial team will be writing ‘A history of Business History’ for both a series of conferences and a full article to feature in a later edition during the course of 2008. Nevertheless, it is important to announce that a fresh editorial team will be taking the journal forward from its highly successful position. As we shall see in the first article, after eighteen years as executive editor Charles Harvey stood down at the end of 2007. He is being replaced by Professor Steven Toms, who will work alongside Professor John F. Wilson as executive editors. Professor Toms is currently Head of the Management School at York University, where he has developed a thriving venture that has expanded impressively. Crucially, apart from his widely-acknowledged work on the Lancashire cotton industry, Professor Toms brings his recognised ability in accounting and finance and corporate governance to the team, adding expertise that will be highly valued. Read More...
Posted on October 6, 2011
No matter how small your business is, you still need a data backup plan. Protecting your computer's data files is something every small-business must know about and deal with before it is too late. It is not a complicated or expensive process. Protect your small business with these simple and inexpensive tips:
1. Use Two External Hard Drives
This is the most basic and easiest way to protect your data that is located on your internal hard drive. Always keep one of the external hard drives locked up in a heavy-duty, fire-proof safe.
2. Use Back-Up Software
It is very important to take human error and forgetfulness out of the equation. Backup software will automatically and regularly be backing-up your data. This software will keep your backup strategy simple and consistent.
3. Use Cloud Storage
Your data will be stored in an encrypted format when it is backed up to the cloud at the storage company, which should prevent a hacker from easily accessing your information. Read More...
Posted on June 14, 2011
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