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4th December 2024
Top IT Products and Services for Small Businesses
Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but choosing the right IT products and services can feel like a maze. We know that making the right choices early on can save you time, money, and headaches down the line. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wiltshire and surrounding counties, here’s a straightforward guide to essential IT tools and services tailored to your business needs.
27th November 2024
Black Friday – Cyber Criminals’ Christmas
Black Friday, a tradition starting in America and spreading globally. Each year it sees a huge spike in online purchasing, but with that also comes a huge rise in fraud. Here are some common scams to look out for, and how to best protect yourself from them in both a personal and business context.
13th November 2024
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger banned for staff by Natwest
Having previously been asked to stick to approved communication channels to discuss business matters, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger have both now been made completely inaccessible on Natwest’s business devices. For banks especially, keeping business communication to approved channels is vital, when there are important regulations that need to be adhered to with regard to the logging and storing of information.
6th November 2024
How to Upgrade Your Business IT Infrastructure in 2025 (Without Losing Your Sanity)
We’re almost at the finishing line of 2024, so if you’re anything like us you’re deep in planning mode. Investing in IT infrastructure in 2025 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Tech upgrades can feel like a maze of terms, options, and costs but practical changes to your IT setup can boost your productivity, security, and even efficiency.
30th October 2024
What did the autumn budget 2024 reveal for small businesses?
Budgets of recent years have garnered far more attention in recent years than in the past, especially from those of us in the fortunate position of owning our own business. We’ve made it our duty to sit and watch budgets while taking notes, and picking out anything relevant to the SMEs that make this country tick.
23rd October 2024
Solving Email Errors for Small Businesses
Email remains a primary tool for communication in small businesses. But when things go wrong—server errors, emails not reaching clients or worse—it can quickly cause frustration and downtime. This article should help you understand some of the most common business email issues and offer clear steps to prevent and fix them.
16th October 2024
Understanding Digital Footprints for Professionals
Every professional leaves behind traces of their online activity. This trail, known as a digital footprint, is made up of the data you create and leave behind as you browse, shop, work, and communicate online. It’s important to understand what your digital footprint is, how it might be scrutinised, and how you can manage it effectively.
9th October 2024
Google launches new way to search using video
Google has launched a new way to search using video, similar to the Google Lens feature Google users have had access to for years. Will you be using it, or do you think it’s just an AI gimmick?
2nd October 2024
Huge fine for Facebook’s parent company highlights MFA benefits
Following an investigation, it was found that the megacorporation had stored user passwords in plaintext without encryption. If someone with ill intent got hold of it, they could potentially sign in to your account, no fancy hacking software needed! Once again, we’re talking multifactor authentication and why it’s essential to implement in your business today.