Still using Windows 7?

If you have a Windows 7 machine, you MUST replace it by the end of this year. Why? Because it’ll be a major target for hackers in Jan next year. We created a new video to tell you why #windows7 #2020problem

Business Regulatory Changes

Brexit, Make Tax Digital, Workplace Pensions…change seems to happen at a ridiculous pace and it would be so easy to miss something which might be an expensive mistake!  LIS will keep you on track for IT but then there is all the rest…

Stay up to date with the latest news and regulatory changes affecting businesses in 2019

The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments

Upskilling

What’s the key to beating the skills shortage? Upskilling, according to Human Resources experts

UK businesses are facing a period of unprecedented change and challenges and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up any time soon.

#HR #skills #workforce

 

https://www.thehrdirector.com/features/skills-shortage/upskilling-skills-gaps909/

Microsoft Price Rises

Microsoft have announced a “pricing realignment” in October intended to “highlight the benefits of our pricing for a cloud-first world”. We think this means  continuing the squeeze on those resisting the move to the cloud! Unfortunately we will see 10% increase in the price of Office and various on-premises editions. Get your upgrades in early!

Crowdfunding Start-ups

Thousands of new start-ups are using crowdfunding to get going. Here’s a roundup of the best of last year.

LIS spends a lots of time helping startups get their IT strategy right (it is part of your IT support contract with LIS). If you need good honest advice on IT and your business, contact us.

What were some of our favorite crowdfunding projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter over the course of 2017? We’re glad you asked!