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6 tips to avoid procrastination at work

You’re about to tackle a task that’s due in two weeks, yet just as you’re about to begin, you become preoccupied by emails in your inbox. The two weeks is then nearly over, and you start to panic thinking to yourself… why didn’t I just get going on it two weeks ago?

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5 incredible ways technology has changed the way we work

Technology is ingrained in our lives and impacts everything we do. It is changing at a dramatic rate and with that comes a change in how we are working. Our workforce expectations are evolving and new technologies are emerging.

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What you should do if your business is hacked!

It is something all businesses dread. You have been hit by a cyber-attack. Despite our best efforts, cyber attacks are on the increase and it is now more of a question of when, not if your business is attacked. Cyber attacks can happen for a number of reasons but research has shown that in 2018, 48% of data security breaches are caused by acts of malicious intent with human error or system failure accounting for the rest.

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Why businesses are embracing Managed Services, and why YOU should too

Your IT department is inundated with problems and your network speed is getting increasingly difficult to deal with. Your business is growing and your IT department/provider is struggling to manage it. If any of these sound familiar then it might be time to think about a change, and that could be moving over to use a Managed Service. A survey from Clutch showed 59% of IT services have transitioned from the traditional break-fix model to a managed service contract.

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Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (part 2 of 2)

In my previous blog (part 1) I spoke about how Microsoft will be ending the support of Windows 7, therefore, the migration to Windows 10 will be essential come January 2020. I also discussed Microsoft 365 and how it is one of two options that could help lead this jump to Windows 7.

Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (Part 1 of 2)

As the old saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end’ and on January 14th 2020, Microsoft will officially be ending support of Windows 7. Given Windows 7’s popularity, particularly among business users, the end of support will be an inconvenience and require preparation.

6 advantages of moving to a VoIP telephone system

New versions of mobile phones are continually being released and we always long for the newest version as soon as it comes out. When the Apple iPhone XS came out, thousands of apple fans were seen worldwide queuing over night for the device, despite it being the most expensive model yet! For the most part, people love their smartphones, and cannot wait to upgrade them every two years to take advantage of the latest features. However, in contrast, office phones are rarely upgraded. Granted, office phones aren't as glamorous as smartphones are - yet, we use them every day and businesses rely on having excellent communication. Could it be that you are missing out on some killer features from your telephony?

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3 reasons why you shouldn’t use your mobile number for business

Many of us either have, or will have considered, using our mobile phone for business. Nobody likes to have to carry two phones around and, particularly if you travel a lot, a desk phone is not always practical. Unfortunately, there are a few key reasons why this may not be a great idea - particularly if you struggle to define the boundaries between work and personal life.

Apple launches new programme to help women entrepreneurs

Women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs but sadly, they are still under-represented in the technology industry. Fortunately, this may be about to change.

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7 tips to help you be more productive at work

We all have a work routine. We all aim to get as much done in our work day as possible. However, A report from Fellowes has shown that 30% of UK office workers have admitted to only completing 1-4 tasks every day. We all have unproductive days, but are there any practical measures you can take to improve our productivity (and therefore satisfaction) at work?

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6 tips to avoid procrastination at work

5 incredible ways technology has changed the way we work

What you should do if your business is hacked!

Why businesses are embracing Managed Services, and why YOU should too

Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (part 2 of 2)

Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (Part 1 of 2)

6 advantages of moving to a VoIP telephone system

3 reasons why you shouldn’t use your mobile number for business

Apple launches new programme to help women entrepreneurs

7 tips to help you be more productive at work

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6 tips to avoid procrastination at work

5 incredible ways technology has changed the way we work

What you should do if your business is hacked!

Why businesses are embracing Managed Services, and why YOU should too

Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (part 2 of 2)

Windows 7 reaches end of life next year... what are your options? (Part 1 of 2)

6 advantages of moving to a VoIP telephone system

3 reasons why you shouldn’t use your mobile number for business

Apple launches new programme to help women entrepreneurs

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