AI pricing leaves businesses struggling to predict costs
‘Token’ pricing leads to uncertainty According to a recent BBC report, businesses investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are finding it increasingly difficult to predict what their technology bills will look like, as reliance on AI increases. Software purchasing is generally straightforward in that businesses typically pay a fixed monthly or annual fee based on […]
NCSC begins recommending use of passkeys
Passkeys may provide stronger protection than traditional 2SV The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow that it will begin recommending the use of passkeys wherever a service supports them, and two-step verification (2SV) where it does not. A passkey is a way to sign in that does not use a […]
AI providing misleading advice on VAT return filing
No extension to statutory due dates when they fall on weekends or bank holidays Incorrect advice provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other websites is contributing to a growing trend of late VAT return filing and payment. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are reminding VAT-registered businesses that there is no extension to the statutory due […]
Windows 10 Is Ending: Are You Ready?
Advice From NCSC on Upgrading The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging businesses to prepare for the fact that Windows 10 will no longer be supported from 14 October 2025. If your business still uses Windows 10 on its computers, it’s time to start planning your next steps. Why does this […]
Businesses count the cost of increases to Employers National Insurance
What will it mean for your payroll? It’s already been a month since the Autumn Budget, but the significant changes the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made to the Employers National Insurance (NI) rate and threshold are still sinking in with businesses across the country. From 1 April 2025, the rate for Employers National Insurance (NI) will […]
Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing
Could that help or hinder your business? As part of a series of announcements made in recent weeks by the Chancellor, the government is making a push for greater use of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will soon launch a consultation on encouraging the wider use of e-invoicing, with the goal of […]
The data economy
The creation, processing and utilisation of data for commercial or societal purposes. Data is a valuable business asset. The data economy represents a fundamental shift in how businesses and societies operate, with data emerging as a critical asset driving economic growth, innovation, and transformation across various sectors and industries. As ever larger volumes of data […]
Square payment processing
Payment processing for small and medium sized businesses Square Point of Sale (POS) systems have become incredibly popular since they launched in 2017. The ubiquitous little square card reader now appears everywhere from busy restaurants to coffee carts outside train stations and even in taxis. Square’s card reader is a little square gadget that connects […]
Dealing with a cyber-attack
Most businesses have exposure to cyber risk Almost every modern business relies on computer networks for day-to-day operations, and this means that most firms are exposed to cyber risk. A cyber-attack is any attempt to steal data, damage or disrupt a computer system. In the event of a cyber-attack, it’s important to manage the incident […]
Global mega trends to navigate this year
The world is constantly evolving, and this creates opportunities and challenges. Some of the key trends that businesses will have to navigate this year include economic volatility, the continued importance of environmental sustainability, geopolitical uncertainty and AI moving into the mainstream. Economic volatility will remain a risk in 2024. The higher interest rate environment will […]