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Plain-English IT advice
Practical reads for business owners: what to fix, what to skip and what you’re probably already paying for. No jargon, no scare tactics.
Free for local charities and community groups: a monthly security scan or a small website
We’re offering local charities and community groups a free monthly security scan or a small website hosted for free on our own secure platform. Here’s what each includes and how to ask.
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Why your business still runs on spreadsheets (and what it costs you)
Spreadsheets feel safe and familiar, but for most small businesses they quietly cause errors, delays and real financial risk. Here's what to consider.
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How much should a small business actually spend on IT?
There’s no magic percentage, but there is a right way to think about it. A practical framework for deciding what to spend on IT, and on what first.
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Why your staff will click the phishing email, and what actually helps
Phishing works because it’s designed to work on busy people, not stupid people. Here’s what actually reduces the risk in a small business.
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What to do when the person who "does the IT" leaves
In most small businesses, IT knowledge lives in one person’s head. Here’s the practical playbook for when that person hands in their notice.
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The Microsoft 365 features you already pay for (but probably never use)
Many businesses use Microsoft 365 for email and Word, then pay for separate tools that do things their licence already includes. Here is what to look for.
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Five signs your business has outgrown its IT setup
The setup that got you to ten staff quietly starts working against you long before anything actually breaks. Here are five warning signs worth checking for.
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