Out of office messages

9 unashamedly quirky out-of-office messages

Before hitting the lights, locking the office door and waving goodbye to another year, there’s the small matter of setting an out-of-office (OOO) reply. While some businesses will have a standard template for employees to use, others will see this as a chance to be a little more creative.

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Free tools for small businesses

The top free tools for small businesses

Everyone loves a freebie, right? And when it comes to running a small business, there are some fantastic tools out there that can help with everything from generating sales to time management and upping productivity. Here we’ve pulled together a handy guide to some of the best free applications around – which are worth a […]

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Tech trends 2020

Small business tech trends to look out for in 2020

A run through of the top technology trends that should be on the radar of small businesses in 2020.

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cyber security

Does your business need cyber Insurance?

Imagine for a second that your business premises are broken into and your assets are stolen or damaged. What would you do? One of the first calls you are likely to make is to your insurance company. But what if it’s not your physical property that’s taken the hit; what if it’s your data? With […]

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Being cyber secure on social media

Are social media photos putting your business at risk?

Most people are aware that it’s a bad idea to post sensitive and personally identifying information on the web. But with the arrival of social media, and especially the speed and ease with which we can all now post, our guards are at risk of dropping. The reality is, however, that cybercriminals are getting more […]

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What is the dark web

Common types of cyberattack used to target small businesses

Small businesses are a target for cybercriminals, but what are the key threats? Phishing, malware and other common cyberattacks explained.

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Estate agents cyberattack

Milton Keynes estate agents warned about data protection

With figures showing cyberattacks are on the rise and small estate agents revealed to be among the least likely to have cybersecurity measures in place, a local IT expert is urging businesses to check they have robust IT systems in place.

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Productivity tips for small businesses

Productivity hacks for small business owners

When you’re a small business with big ambitions, you’ll often have limited time and resources to play with. Maximising your productivity and that of your team members, is therefore vital and the secret to doing that successfully, is positive time management – working smarter, not harder.

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Creating a Strong Cyber Security Culture

Huge data breaches continue to happen every single day, how secure is your business?

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Cybersecurity in 2023

Is your estate agency a target for cyber criminals?

Despite strict new data protection rules (GDPR), only a third of SME businesses have a basic data protection policy and those working in real estate are the least likely to have cyber security measures in place. But a data breach could hit your business financially and also cause lasting damage to your reputation. Already this year 32% […]

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