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For a lot of SMEs, the business runs on spreadsheets. They started simple. They solved a real problem. And for a while, they were perfect. Then:  ➡️ One spreadsheet became ten  ➡️ Formulas got copied, tweaked, broken  ➡️ Data started being pasted between files  ➡️ “Just don’t touch that tab” became a rule  ➡️ Reports took hours (or days) to assemble  ➡️ Nobody quite trusted the numbers anymore At some point, someone says: “Wouldn’t it be good if this data was linked to the ot

“Our company is too small to be on a hacker’s radar.”  Unfortunately, this is a risky myth. In reality, 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses bdemerson.com . Hackers know smaller firms often have weaker defenses. And the impact can be devastating – studies show 75% of SMBs would struggle to survive a ransomware attack  that cripples operations strongdm.com . From stolen customer data to week-long outages, a single breach can chew through hard-earned revenue and trus

Running a small or mid-sized business often means juggling spreadsheets, email chains, and processes that were meant to be temporary but somehow became part of the daily routine. At first, it works fine - until the cracks start to show. Automation isn’t about replacing people; it’s about freeing them to focus on work that actually matters. Here are five signs your business might be ready to automate. 1. You rely on one or two people who "know how it all works" If your operati

Last week’s ONS report reminded us that the UK’s productivity is still lagging behind other G7 economies. That’s not just a headline for...