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SMEs and the importance of backing up company data

Could your business survive if the worst were to happen, and you lost access to all your company data? No business can afford to drop the ball when it comes to backing up and having a comprehensive data recovery plan in place.

Top 3 benefits of working with an IT consultant

Here we take a closer look at some of the core ways working with an IT consultant could benefit your business.

How the pandemic has accelerated SME digitalisation

Covid-19 challenged businesses like never before, with resilience, adaptability and quick-thinking all attributes that have been vital the past twelve months. It also placed the issue of digitalisation firmly back in the spotlight, with companies needing to leverage technology far more than they may have previously done.

SMEs: The Post Covid-19 World of Work

Covid-19 has been one of the biggest challenges ever faced by modern society and the long-term consequences for many businesses will be significant. So, how do businesses envisage their future in this post-Covid world?

Remote working: The top 5 cybersecurity mistakes businesses make

If remote working is here for the long haul, then it’s important that any IT system being used is robust, efficient, secure and fit for purpose. Which is why we thought we’d share here some of the most common mistakes we have seen businesses make with remote working.

Who cares about privacy?

While we may be slightly more cautious when it comes to handing over our money, if it’s a matter of convenience then we don’t tend to hang around. We click and go with little thought for the consequences. And how the price we are paying may actually be our privacy.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.