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What I Wish I’d Known Before Migrating from Sage 200 to Cloud ERP
A practical, experience-based guide for UK mid-market finance directors considering a move from Sage 200 to cloud ERP. Covers hidden costs, realistic timelines, platform comparison, change management, and a pre-migration checklist.
Getting Microsoft 365 Copilot Working for a 20-Person UK Company Without an Enterprise Agreement
A step-by-step guide to deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for UK SMBs under 300 users, covering licence requirements, GBP pricing, data governance, and the July 2026 price changes.
ChatGPT Business vs Microsoft 365 Copilot for a UK Accountancy Practice Running Xero and Making Tax Digital
ChatGPT Business (formerly Team) and Microsoft 365 Copilot both cost roughly £20 per user per month, but they solve different problems for a UK accountancy practice running Xero. Copilot lives inside Excel, Word and Outlook — the tools accountants already use daily — while ChatGPT is a standalone environment better suited to research, drafting and ad-hoc analysis. Neither connects natively to Xero. For Making Tax Digital compliance, the real AI lift comes from Xero itself: its JAX superagent now auto-reconciles bank lines and extracts invoice data natively. This piece compares both tools head-to-head across the workflows that matter to a 10-person UK practice approaching the April 2026 MTD deadline.
AI Tools for UK Recruitment Agencies Zoho Recruit vs Bullhorn vs HubSpot and the ICO Rules You Cannot Ignore
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026, changing the rules on automated decision-making in recruitment. UK agencies can now use AI screening tools under legitimate interests — but only with proper safeguards: transparency, meaningful human review and the right for candidates to contest decisions. This piece compares Zoho Recruit, Bullhorn and HubSpot across the AI features that matter to a 5-recruiter UK agency, maps each feature against the ICO's six compliance requirements, and gives a straight answer on which tool fits which type of agency without tripping over Article 22.
Do You Need a Server? A Plain English Guide for Small Teams
Wondering if your small business needs its own server? This guide explains what servers actually do, when you need one, and the cheapest ways to get started—written for people who aren't tech experts.
The AI Reality Check - State of UK SME Adoption in 2025
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, UK small and medium enterprises face a pivotal question: embrace the AI revolution or risk being left behind? This comprehensive analysis examines the current state of AI adoption among UK SMEs, exploring why 85% of small businesses haven't yet embraced AI, profiles success stories from early adopters, and provides a practical roadmap for implementation.
Help Guide for Remote Backup for Small Businesses in the UK
A practical guide to remote backup for UK small businesses. Learn what to back up, how often, and how to test your restores actually work.
Help Guide for Cloud File Storage Rules for UK GDPR Compliance
A practical guide to using cloud storage while staying GDPR compliant. Covers sharing, access control, retention, and audit trails for UK small businesses.
Help Guide for Password Managers for Small Teams
A practical guide to password managers for small business teams. Covers setup, shared vaults, and safely offboarding leavers without chaos.
Help Guide for Multi-Factor Authentication Rollout for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
A step-by-step guide to rolling out multi-factor authentication (MFA) for small businesses using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Learn what to turn on first and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Help Guide for Phishing Training for Staff - Simple Steps That Actually Work
A practical guide to phishing awareness training for small business staff. Covers what to teach, how to test, and what to do when someone clicks.
Help Guide for Choosing Laptops for a Growing Team
A practical guide to buying laptops for your small business team. Covers specs that actually matter, warranty choices, and building a standard that scales.