Practical guidance on IT support, cyber security and phone systems, written for business owners rather than technicians.
Most IT budgets take last year, add a bit, and hope nothing breaks. Here is how to build the 2027 one properly, including the two costs specific to next year that will catch out anyone who misses them.
Cyber SecurityEveryone talks about stopping ransomware. The question that decides whether a business survives is different: if it got through anyway, could you recover? Here is how to answer that honestly, and what recovery-ready actually looks like.
Phones & ConnectivityWith the analogue switch-off four months away, plenty of businesses are being pitched phone systems from all sides. Here is what actually matters when you choose one, the questions to ask any provider, and the traps to avoid.
Phones & ConnectivityThe internet goes down, the business stops, everyone scrambles, and then the line comes back. And the conversation about a backup connection quietly never happens. Here is why, and what a sensible failover setup actually looks like.
Cloud & BackupEveryone tells you to move to the cloud, and almost nobody explains what that actually means. Here is the plain-English version: what cloud IT services are, what genuinely belongs there, and the catches to know before you move.
Cyber SecurityMost business cyber attacks start with a single email. Here are the warning signs that give a phishing message away, and the simple habits that stop your team taking the bait.
Phones & ConnectivityYour internet is now as critical to your business as your electricity, so the connection you pick matters. Here is the real difference between business broadband and a leased line, and how to work out which one you actually need.
Cloud & BackupAsk most business owners whether their Microsoft 365 data is backed up and you get a confident yes. Here is what Microsoft actually protects, the four ways businesses really lose data, and how to close the gap.
Cyber SecurityInsurers and clients increasingly ask whether you are Cyber Essentials certified. Here is what the scheme covers, why it matters, and how to get certified without it taking over your week.
Phones & ConnectivityOpenreach is retiring the old phone network in January 2027. Here is what is actually changing, what it affects beyond your phones, and how to move across without a last-minute scramble.
Managed ITThe honest answer is it depends, but that is not very helpful. Here is a straight look at the pricing models, the typical ranges, and what a good monthly fee should actually include.
Managed ITMoving IT provider feels risky, which is why so many businesses stay put with support they have outgrown. Here is exactly how a proper handover works, and why it is far less painful than you expect.
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