We recently wrote about the increase in ‘supply chain cyber attacks’ and how the UK and EU governments are terrified about their impact on the economy. This has been on the radar of larger businesses for some time, but now many firms in the SME sector are waking up to the potential threats from [...]
The UK government has identified supply chain security as being a key risk to the UK economy. As reported by the National Cyber Security Centre, cyber-attacks launched on businesses via their suppliers have significantly increased, but very few businesses still review the cyber security of their suppliers. Why are supply chain attacks growing: Large [...]
If you have been looking at replacing or upgrading a major software system recently, such as a practice management or case management system, you will no doubt have encountered the terms ‘Cloud’, ’SaaS’ and ‘Hosted’. You may also be rather confused by what they mean and the implications to your practice. The tech industry [...]
You may have seen – and be concerned by – news reports that the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are starting to threaten some people’s jobs. This includes AI in accounting - but instead of seeing AI as a threat, accountants and financial advisers should embrace it. Why? Because your competitors will be using [...]
October is Cyber Security month so we're getting to the crux of the matter in the hope you'll get the most out of it - we're asking: are you and your accountancy firm really prepared for what happens when you're hit by a cyber attack? The simple answer is that unless you [...]
The digitalisation of the accountancy sector means clients and prospects (and new recruits) expect firms to be using the best accounting software and technology, not creaking legacy systems or, worse, pushing paper around. You may think your firm has ‘adequate’ accounting software and tech – and you may be so busy you don’t consider this [...]
Wondering how to recruit using your website? In this blog we share some ideas on turning your website into a talent magnet. This is part of our blog series on the tricky task of recruitment. In blog one we focused on how you can use tech to attract and retain talented employees. We’re doing this because [...]
In part one of a series of blogs, we look at how tech can both help you attract and retain talented employees at a time when recruiting is difficult – and it’s an ‘employees’ marketplace’ … By Bruce Penson, Managing Director It will not have escaped the attention of most SME owners that hiring good [...]
This event will focus on how SME accountants/auditors can get in front of prospects and be equipped to service extra demand. Auditors/Accountants we invite you to join us at this roundtable and have your say/hear ideas. REGISTER HERE This valuable event aims to help firms discuss ways to optimise opportunities for growth; this is, [...]
Your IT strategy could help you smash your business goals and keep control of everything on your list, from the bigger picture to the everyday tasks … We can’t stress enough how important this is. Define your IT strategy – or your business could be defined for a lack of it – for all the [...]
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