Category: Technology
Windows 10 Is Ending: Are You Ready?
Advice From NCSC on Upgrading The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging businesses to prepare for the fact that Windows 10 will no longer be supported from 14 October 2025. If your business still uses Windows 10 on its computers, it’s time to start planning your next steps. Why does this […]
MTD for Income Tax: Less Than a Year to Go
If you’re a sole trader or landlord with annual income over £50,000, a major change is coming your way. From 6 April 2026, you may be required to keep digital business records and submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. This is one of the […]
Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing
Could that help or hinder your business? As part of a series of announcements made in recent weeks by the Chancellor, the government is making a push for greater use of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will soon launch a consultation on encouraging the wider use of e-invoicing, with the goal […]
Digital lead generation
How to build a digital lead generation strategy for your firm. Building a digital lead generation strategy involves several key steps in order to attract, engage, and convert potential customers into leads. Define your target audience Understanding who your ideal customers are will help tailor your marketing efforts. Conduct market research to identify demographics, preferences, […]
Square payment processing
Payment processing for small and medium sized businesses. Square Point of Sale (POS) systems have become incredibly popular since they launched in 2017. The ubiquitous little square card reader now appears everywhere from busy restaurants to coffee carts outside train stations and even in taxis. Square’s card reader is a little square gadget that connects […]
Dealing with a cyber-attack
Most businesses have exposure to cyber risk. Almost every modern business relies on computer networks for day-to-day operations, and this means that most firms are exposed to cyber risk. A cyber-attack is any attempt to steal data, damage or disrupt a computer system. In the event of a cyber-attack, it’s important to manage the incident […]
Global mega trends to navigate this year
The world is constantly evolving, and this creates opportunities and challenges. Some of the key trends that businesses will have to navigate this year include economic volatility, the continued importance of environmental sustainability, geopolitical uncertainty and AI moving into the mainstream. Economic volatility will remain a risk in 2024. The higher interest rate environment will […]
How generative AI is already changing how we work
AI is already impacting business, employees and the wider economy. The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of efficiency and innovation, fundamentally altering the landscape of how we work. This powerful technology, exemplified by offerings such as Chat GPT, has already begun to revolutionise various industries, reshaping workflows, decision-making […]
Infrastructure as a Service
IT infrastructure that sits in the cloud. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtual computing resources over the internet, giving businesses essential elements of their IT systems without needing physical hardware. At its core, IaaS is flexible and scalable. It lets businesses rent computing resources as needed, including things like virtual servers, storage, and networking. […]
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