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Email Protection

Google’s Salesforce Breach Explained: What It Means for Gmail Users and What to Do Now

Table of Contents What actually happenedWhat was not stolenHow to protect your Google account today1. Turn on two-step verification and add a passkey2. Run Google’s Security Check-Up3. Treat every “support” ca...

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Cybersecurity

Securing Your Supply Chain: Practical Cybersecurity Steps for Small Businesses

Table of Contents Why Your Supply Chain Might Be Your Weakest LinkStep 1: Get a Clear Picture: Map Your Vendors and PartnersStep 2: Know Your Risk: Profile Your VendorsStep 3: Don’t Set and Forget: Continuous ...

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Cyber Security

How to Conduct a Security Risk Assessment on a Budget: A Guide for Australian Small Businesses

Table of Contents Why bother if the business is tiny?Step-by-step on a budget1. Map what you care about2. Spot threats and gaps3. Rate likelihood and impact4. Pick quick wins5. Document and revisitWhen a Small...

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Productivity

Save Time and Money by Automating Workflows with Power Automate

Table of Contents What is Microsoft Power Automate?Why It’s a Game-Changer for SMBsReal-World Use Cases That Make Life EasierKey Features That Make It WorkWhat About Security?Robotic Process Automation (RPA) a...

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IT solutions.

Six Cloud Trends Every Australian Small Business Should Track in 2025

Table of Contents 1. Pay-as-you-go everything: FinOps grows up2. AI-as-a-service becomes the default3. Data stays onshore: sovereignty and compliance4. Edge workloads leave the office5. Low-code and serverless...

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Business

From Offer Letter to First Login: How IT Makes New Hire Setup Easy

Table of Contents Why Onboarding MattersThe Struggle with Traditional OnboardingHow IT Services Streamline the New Hire Process1. Start Before Day One with Preboarding2. Automate the Repetitive Tasks3. Make Tr...

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IT Management

Don’t Let Outdated Tech Slow You Down: Build a Smart IT Refresh Plan

Table of Contents Why Having a Strategy in Place is Important4 Simple Strategies for a Smarter Refresh Plan1. Replace as You Go2. Schedule Regular Refresh Cycles3. Watch for Compatibility Issues4. Don’t Be Afr...

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IT Management

Building a Smart Data Retention Policy: What Your Small Business Needs to Keep (and Delete)

Table of Contents What Is a Data Retention Policy and Why Should You Care?The Goals Behind Smart Data RetentionBenefits of a Thoughtful Data Retention PolicyBest Practices for Building Your PolicyCreating the ...

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Cloud

Avoid Cloud Bill Shock: Cost Optimization Tips Every Small Business Should Know

Table of Contents Cloud Cost Optimization – Save More, Scale BetterWhy Controlling Cloud Costs is So HardCloud Cost Optimization Strategies That Work1. Right-Size Your Resources2. Turn Off Idle Resources...

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Business Continuity

Simple Backup and Recovery Plans Every Small Business Needs

Table of Contents How Important Are Regular Backups?Simple Backup and Recovery PlansKnow Your Storage LimitsUse a Cloud ServiceAutomate Your Backup ScheduleTest Your Recovery PlanKeep a Local Backup for Fast A...