An office relocation is one the most stressful events on a small business’s calendar. It’s disruptive, it’s complex and it can be expensive.But here’s the thing most people don’t realise: one of the biggest costs associated with an office relocation often appears several ...
Author: Mark Williams
6 IT benchmarking metrics every small business should be tracking
The secret to getting better at anything – whether it be playing a sport, perfecting a craft or running a business – is knowledge. Having the right knowledge and information is what allows you to continuously improve and grow.But what counts as ‘the right knowledge’ or the ‘right’ information? That’...
How to create a strong password: 8 essential tips
Here’s a riddle for you. There’s a key that opens many doors, but it puts your business at risk of a cyber attack more than anything else in the world. What is it?If you said password, you answered correctly. Most people don’t realise that ...
Top 14 business cyber security statistics every CEO needs to know
Last year was undoubtedly the ‘year of the hack’. Numerous high-profile cyber attacks caused cybersecurity to enter into the public consciousness, making more and more people aware of the need to protect their businesses.But how big is the threat to small businesses in the UK?Knowing what you’...
4 encrypted email services that will protect your data and privacy
Whether you’re Edward Snowden or just someone who doesn’t want their inbox mined for advertising insights, these encrypted email services will do a good job of protecting your privacy and your data.Popular email providers make no secret of reading, mining and even selling the contents of ...
Cyber security training for SMBs: 8 free resources
In 2016 cyber crime affected over 2.9 million companies in the UK at a total cost of £29.1 million. Despite this, UK workers fail to adequately protect their data and devices and businesses prioritise productivity and convenience over security. But there’s no denying it: cyber crime is on the rise. ...
Data protection in the US vs Europe: what businesses need to know
Data protection laws differ between countries and continents. Here’s what you need to know about data protection in the US vs Europe.Every business handles data, and there are countless laws and regulations around protecting that data. This is a good thing for consumer privacy, but these regulations ...
Do you need a Data Protection Officer under GDPR?
Under Article 37 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), certain organisations must appoint a data protection officer (DPO). Here’s how to find out if this rule applies to you.Who needs a DPO?The GDPR applies to any business that offers goods or services to people in the ...
15 best (and most reliable) sources of IT security news
We live in a world of contradictions. Some people will disagree with facts and cry out ‘FAKE NEWS!’ but they’ll believe actual fake news.At Pensar, we know it can be hard to separate the facts from the falsehoods, but luckily in the world of IT security news, ...
8 things you need for an effective data migration
As a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to disrupt your industry – whether that be through innovative products, stand out services or even new technology. But is technology disrupting you? Many businesses don’t realise that they may face disruption at the hands of their ...
4 reasons why data protection matters for growing small businesses
Every small business has big data. ‘Data becomes big when you can’t use Excel anymore’ says Gael Decoudu, ‘When you’re trying to merge several sources together and connect it all together to make sense, that’s when data becomes big.’And if your business is growing, your ...
Why outsourced IT support is right for your business
You’ve spent years developing and growing your small business, so letting go and letting someone else take the reigns on something (like your IT support) is a challenge. We get it. But here’s why you should do it anyway. In-house IT support equals unnecessary spendingOutsourcing ...
How to minimise disruption in an office move