Help to Grow: Digital is a government backed-scheme that helps eligible businesses to buy and integrate software into their organisation. The scheme was launched earlier this year. It followed research which identified that many business owners felt that cost, and a lack of knowledge, were barriers to them adopting new software and digital ways of
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You may have already come across Viva Insights. It’s an Artificial Intelligence tool provided by Microsoft, designed to help people organise their tasks and improve their well-being. Using a range of data sources including your calendar, email, Teams messages and online activity, Viva will remind you of communications requiring follow-up and will also suggest efficient
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A recent study into 2022 cyber security risks has identified that more than 85% of cyber attacks start with the “human factor.” One simple human action by someone in your organisation might be all it takes to open the door for a cyber criminal. Many businesses don’t give enough focus to staff awareness of cyber
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Most businesses consider their website to be a crucial part of promoting their brand. An online presence helps a business enhance its credibility, promote its services and generate leads. Some organisations also use their website for the direct processing of sales. The content and appearance of your website will therefore be very important to you
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The launch of Apple’s iPhone 14 is widely expected to happen during the first half of September. Although Apple tends to keep launch details under wraps, Tuesdays have been the most popular day of the week for previous launches. Predictions are, therefore, that this year’s may happen on the 13th (or even the 6th) of
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Cyber Essentials was launched eight years ago. It is a government-backed set of standards which were introduced to help businesses build a robust infrastructure to minimise the risk of cyber attacks. Because it is an externally-recognised certification, in addition to making a business more secure, Cyber Essentials can also provide assurances to customers or potential
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Do you sometimes find it unnecessarily time-consuming, trying to schedule customer meetings? Do you find yourself going back and forth, trying to agree on a meeting time that works for both you and the customer? Microsoft Bookings is designed to make scheduling and managing appointments as efficient as possible. It includes a web-based booking calendar
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Indications are that many businesses will be relocating over the next 6 – 12 months. Some will be driven by business growth; others may be looking for smaller premises due to some staff working from home. In amongst all the planning, legal work, finances and logistical considerations, you will need to make sure that your
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You have probably heard warnings about the risks of using an unsecured WiFi network – for example in a coffee shop or other public place. However, had you considered that the WiFi within your own home might also leave you vulnerable to hackers? If you work from home, then a WiFi vulnerability could potentially put
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You may be aware that earlier this year, data roaming charges were re-introduced by the mobile networks, affecting UK travellers in the EU. The good news is that the networks all have travel bolt-on packages which can be purchased for a few pounds per day. These aim to remove the risk of large unexpected bills
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