Don’t Panic: Recovering Files in Office 365 Exchange and SharePoint

2020-12-15T12:15:09+00:00January 31st, 2020|Law, Productivity, Tips and Advice|

We’ve shown you how to restore files on Windows and Mac. We’ve given you the tools you need to recover deleted emails in Outlook and Mail. But why stop there? How about some tips on restoring deleted files in Office 365 Exchange Online and SharePoint?   Retrieve files in Office 365 Exchange Online If you’ve [...]

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Cyber Security Trends: Our Predictions for 2020

2020-10-27T11:14:32+00:00December 2nd, 2019|Cyber Security, Tips and Advice|

If there’s one thing we learnt in 2019, it’s that attacks are not only rising in numbers, but also in complexity and persistence. Thanks to increasingly sophisticated technology, cybersecurity is quickly becoming a fast-evolving game of wits — one where defenders will need to dramatically step up their security game if they are to outmanoeuvre [...]

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Don’t Panic: Restoring Deleted Emails in Outlook and Mail

2020-10-27T11:18:56+00:00November 8th, 2019|Law, Tips and Advice|

Back in the day, accidentally misplacing your Filofax would undoubtedly have resulted in a panicked outburst: “But my WHOLE LIFE is in there!” But nowadays, most of our life — from emails and contacts to meetings, appointments, events and tasks — is at the mercy of our email providers, stored in various well-organised (ahem) folders. [...]

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Don’t Panic: How to Recover Deleted Files on Windows and Mac

2020-10-27T11:23:50+00:00November 6th, 2019|Law, Tips and Advice|

We’ve all been there. You’ve spent hours working on an important document for a client, only to delete it a couple of days later accidentally. So, if you ever find yourself in a bind, always check the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Apple) first. The Recycle Bin works like any other folder — simply open [...]

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How Will a No-Deal Brexit Affect Your Data?

2020-10-27T11:25:03+00:00October 23rd, 2019|Accountants, Business Continuity, Financial Services, Tips and Advice|

On the 31st of October 2019, the UK will finally bid adieu to the EU. Or that’s the plan, at least. Since the result of the 2016 EU referendum, businesses across the country have been following the twists and turns of the Brexit negotiations, waiting nervously for the outcome. Whilst all of this has been [...]

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Data Breaches: How Pro Drive Can Help Your Accountancy Practice

2020-10-27T11:30:38+00:00October 4th, 2019|Accountants, Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Financial Services, Productivity, Tips and Advice|

By now, we are all well aware that data breaches pose a serious risk to accountancy practices (so much so that a breach could put your firm out of business). We have also explored some practical actions you can take to reduce the risks — some of which you may already be doing. But what if you don't [...]

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Smarter Working: Top Tools for Staying Organised

2020-10-27T11:40:48+00:00August 27th, 2019|Productivity, Tips and Advice|

Want to get more done at work without spending long hours slogging away in the office? We know how easy it is to get bogged down with all the tasks we need to get done. And although we’ve all heard of working smarter — not harder — staying on top of your to-do list and [...]

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Accountants – help your clients manage their mileage

2022-11-25T10:36:04+00:00July 30th, 2019|Financial Services, Tips and Advice|

If you are an accountant providing bookkeeping services, dealing with your client’s travelling expenses can be a frustrating task.  Especially trawling through their (probably incomplete) mileage records? And worse: don’t you resent the time it takes to try and translate these records into coherent figures so that tax deductions and reimbursements can be claimed? [...]

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How To Create a Google Account

2020-10-27T12:13:28+00:00July 9th, 2019|Tips and Advice|

If you don’t have a Google account or Gmail email address, you can easily create one here, it’s a very straightforward process; all you need is your name, birth date and gender! Just follow these 6 simple steps: 1. Follow the directions on the ‘sign up’ form by entering the required information, such as your [...]

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Simple Steps to Update a Mac

2020-10-27T12:15:06+00:00July 5th, 2019|Tips and Advice|

If you keep finding yourself hitting ‘Remind me tomorrow’ whenever the pop-up nudges you to update your Apple Mac, then this article is for you! Whether you are working from a laptop or a desktop computer, follow these simple steps to update your Mac device safely… Make sure you have taken a backup of all [...]

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