Blog - Goldstar IT

Should You Migrate Your Data, or Start with a Clean Slate?

Data migration is part and parcel of system design and is common practice when moving to new technology. It can also be a difficult, lengthy process that requires careful planning, preparation, and execution. Many companies are choosing to start from scratch when implementing new systems. In this article I will explore some of the reasons...

Thursday August 5, 2021,
by, Paul Goldsmith

Is your technology supporting you, or holding you back?

If you could start again with your systems and processes and design them from scratch, using all the knowledge you’ve gained since they were first implemented, what would be different? Exploring this question is a key component of finding the combination of technology that will deliver the efficiencies and reporting you, and your business, need....

Tuesday August 3, 2021,
by, Paul Goldsmith

It’s not broken? You can still fix it!

There’s a saying: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ But what about when it’s not broken, but it’s also not ideal? I had a conversation recently with one of our clients that could be summed up as follows: ‘My operations aren’t broken, but I know they can be improved.’ Let me give you a...

Friday July 16, 2021,
by, Paul Goldsmith

When’s the right time to transform your business?

You have a profitable business, leads are coming in regularly, sales are steady and everything is looking good. There’s just one issue: you want to get to the next level, but you’re faced with bottlenecks in operations, sales, marketing or other departments. Perhaps even company-wide. It’s frustrating as you know that with the right solution,...

Tuesday July 13, 2021,
by, Paul Goldsmith

A Post Brexit Zoho

With Britain leaving the EU on the 31st of December 2020 there are a lot of questions that either remain unanswered or which people are seeking clarification for. In this post I look to answer two of the most important ones. What happens to GDPR and how to handle VAT for customers outside of the...

Thursday February 25, 2021,
by, Anthony Matthews

The rules of data – Required Fields

Over the past few months, I have been writing a blog series about how you can keep your data clean and usable. This month, things will be a little different. I wont be writing about implementing new processes and using more tools to improve data quality. Instead, I will focus on required fields the importance...

Thursday February 11, 2021,
by, Jake Harris

Zoho Campaigns

I have been using Zoho Campaigns for a few months now and getting to grips with how it works. I’ve been discovering what I like about it and what I don’t and thought I’d give a little review about my experience with the email marketing platform so far. What is Zoho Campaigns? Campaigns is an...

Tuesday January 26, 2021,
by, Esme Bedwell

My First Week

Hi I’m Josh, the newest member of Goldstar IT. I thought I’d give you a run-through of my first week. I have joined their fantastic development team as a software developer. This is a role that I never thought I would be in when I graduated in 2019 with a History and Japanese degree. ...

Wednesday January 13, 2021,
by, goldstarit

Marketing Services at Goldstar

At Goldstar, we see the value in our marketing. We understand the importance and decided to invest more in our Marketing during Covid-19 and lockdown. We would now like to offer these services out to help you and your business achieve your marketing goals. How we use Marketing at Goldstar Having rebranded at the beginning...

Thursday December 17, 2020,
by, Esme Bedwell

Have you set targets or strategised for 2021?

Have you set targets or strategised for 2021? Following on from my blog back in August I want to share with you what we’re planning in 2021. Like many, 2020 has been an interesting year for me. From getting engaged back in February, buying a house during lockdown, expecting a new addition to the family...

Thursday November 26, 2020,
by, Paul Goldsmith