IT advice for small businesses: cyber security, Microsoft 365, backups, AI and running your IT.https://justgilbey.co.uk/en-gbhttps://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery/How a UK small business plans for a bad day: business continuity, a disaster recovery plan, ransomware response, testing and insurance, with a 24-hour checklist.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/cyber-security-for-small-businesses/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/cyber-security-for-small-businesses/Cyber security for UK small businesses, in one place: passwords, MFA, updates, devices, backups, staff training, Cyber Essentials and what to do if you’re hit.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/using-ai-safely-at-work/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/using-ai-safely-at-work/How UK businesses can use AI safely at work: where your data goes in ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, what’s safe to type in, staff rules and UK guidance.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/microsoft-365-for-small-businesses/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/microsoft-365-for-small-businesses/Microsoft 365 for small businesses in 2026: Basic vs Standard vs Premium, setting it up securely, files, Teams, Copilot and the features you already pay for.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/business-email-hacked-what-to-do-in-the-first-hour/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/business-email-hacked-what-to-do-in-the-first-hour/Someone else is in a Microsoft 365 mailbox. How to lock them out, what to check (rules, forwarding, sign-ins, apps), who to tell and the ICO question.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/uk-gdpr-for-small-businesses/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/uk-gdpr-for-small-businesses/UK GDPR for small businesses, updated for the Data (Use and Access) Act and the Information Commission: the fee, lawful bases, records, breaches and requests.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/windows-server-2016-end-of-support/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/windows-server-2016-end-of-support/Windows Server 2016 support ends on 12 January 2027. What that means, the risks for insurance and Cyber Essentials, your options and a simple timeline.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/phishing-and-email-scams/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/guides/phishing-and-email-scams/A practical UK guide to phishing: the HMRC, Royal Mail, Microsoft 365 and payment scams small businesses see, how to spot them, and what to do if someone clicks.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/your-2025-privacy-compliance-checklist-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-data-laws/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/your-2025-privacy-compliance-checklist-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-data-laws/What the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 changed, what has commenced by October 2026, and a practical UK GDPR privacy checklist for small businesses.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/online-presence/the-smb-guide-to-making-your-website-and-documents-digitally-accessible/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/online-presence/the-smb-guide-to-making-your-website-and-documents-digitally-accessible/What the Equality Act 2010 means for your website and documents, how WCAG 2.2 helps, and practical steps for accessible Word, PDF and web content.Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/the-hidden-risk-of-integrations-a-checklist-for-vetting-third-party-apps-api-security/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/the-hidden-risk-of-integrations-a-checklist-for-vetting-third-party-apps-api-security/A 10-point checklist for vetting apps and integrations before they connect to your Microsoft 365 or client data, based on NCSC supply chain guidance.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/ai/the-ai-policy-playbook-5-critical-rules-to-govern-chatgpt-and-generative-ai/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/ai/the-ai-policy-playbook-5-critical-rules-to-govern-chatgpt-and-generative-ai/The five things a written AI policy for a UK small business must cover, from approved tools and data rules to DPIAs, ICO guidance and regular review.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-use-a-password-manager-and-virtual-cards-for-zero-risk-holiday-shopping/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-use-a-password-manager-and-virtual-cards-for-zero-risk-holiday-shopping/How a password manager and virtual card numbers cut the risk of online shopping fraud this Christmas, with UK advice on card protection and what to avoid.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/beyond-licensing-how-to-stop-wasting-money-onyour-microsoft-365-security-and-copilot-add-ons/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/beyond-licensing-how-to-stop-wasting-money-onyour-microsoft-365-security-and-copilot-add-ons/Where UK small businesses waste money on Microsoft 365 licences, security add-ons and Copilot, and a quarterly check to stop paying for what nobody uses.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/your-businesss-digital-compass-creating-an-it-roadmap-for-small-business-growth/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/your-businesss-digital-compass-creating-an-it-roadmap-for-small-business-growth/How a UK small business can build a simple 12 to 36-month IT roadmap: take stock, set goals, list deadlines, prioritise, budget and review quarterly.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/navigating-cloud-compliance-essential-regulations-in-the-digital-age/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/navigating-cloud-compliance-essential-regulations-in-the-digital-age/What UK GDPR means for cloud services: who is responsible, international transfers, the UK-US data bridge, EU adequacy, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/leveraging-microsoft-forms-for-data-collection-surveys/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/leveraging-microsoft-forms-for-data-collection-surveys/How to collect personal data with Microsoft Forms under UK GDPR: the right settings, privacy notices, where the data is stored and how long to keep it.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/new-technology/how-to-use-ai-for-business-productivity-while-staying-cyber-secure/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/new-technology/how-to-use-ai-for-business-productivity-while-staying-cyber-secure/The security settings and habits that let a UK small business use AI safely: approved tools, app consent, Copilot permissions and AI-powered phishing.Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/from-gaming-to-productivity-how-the-newest-black-friday-tech-gadgets-can-boost-your-business/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/from-gaming-to-productivity-how-the-newest-black-friday-tech-gadgets-can-boost-your-business/What’s worth buying for your business in the November sales, what to avoid, your rights when buying as a company, and how to spot a deal that isn’t one.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/how-smart-it-boosts-employee-morale-and-keeps-your-best-people/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/it-management/how-smart-it-boosts-employee-morale-and-keeps-your-best-people/Picture someone in the middle of a presentation, with the room (or Zoom) fully engaged, when their laptop freezes. You can almost hear the collective groan.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/how-to-choose-the-right-cloud-storage-for-your-small-business/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/how-to-choose-the-right-cloud-storage-for-your-small-business/A practical checklist for UK small businesses choosing cloud storage: UK GDPR, where data is held, security, Cyber Essentials, cost and moving your files.Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/7-unexpected-ways-hackers-can-access-your-accounts/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/7-unexpected-ways-hackers-can-access-your-accounts/SIM swaps, stolen sessions, rogue app permissions, deepfake calls and more: seven less obvious ways UK business accounts get taken over, and the fixes.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/6-best-cloud-storage-providers-to-save-device-space/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cloud/6-best-cloud-storage-providers-to-save-device-space/OneDrive and SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and iCloud compared for UK businesses: storage, UK data location, and how to free up laptop space.Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/where-do-deleted-files-go/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/where-do-deleted-files-go/What really happens when you delete a file on Windows, a Mac, a phone or Microsoft 365, how to get it back, and how to erase data properly before disposal.Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/how-much-device-storage-you-need-a-comprehensive-guide/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/how-much-device-storage-you-need-a-comprehensive-guide/How much storage to buy for business laptops, desktops and phones, how cloud storage changes the answer, and how to free up space on the devices you have.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/8-ways-to-organize-your-devices-for-productivity/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/8-ways-to-organize-your-devices-for-productivity/Eight practical ways to organise work laptops and phones in Windows 11 and Microsoft 365: files, email, notifications, passwords, updates and backups.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/10-ai-tools-you-need-in-your-office-for-productivity/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/10-ai-tools-you-need-in-your-office-for-productivity/Ten practical AI tools for a UK small business office, starting with what Microsoft 365 already includes, what each costs and how to keep client data safe.Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/protect-yourself-8-steps-to-take-when-you-get-a-notice-your-data-was-breached/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/protect-yourself-8-steps-to-take-when-you-get-a-notice-your-data-was-breached/Had a letter or email saying your data was in a breach? Eight practical steps for UK readers: passwords, 2SV, your bank, credit file, scams and rights.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/why-continuous-monitoring-is-a-cybersecurity-must/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/why-continuous-monitoring-is-a-cybersecurity-must/Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure, but you also don’t checkthemWed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/what-is-microsoft-security-copilot-should-you-use-it/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/what-is-microsoft-security-copilot-should-you-use-it/What Microsoft Security Copilot does, how it’s licensed in 2026, who gets it included, and why most UK small businesses should get the basics right first.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/be-careful-when-scanning-qr-codes-theres-a-new-scam-going-around/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/be-careful-when-scanning-qr-codes-theres-a-new-scam-going-around/Fake QR codes on car park meters and in emails lead to fake payment and sign-in pages. How UK ‘quishing’ scams work and simple habits that stop them.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/just-gilbey-it-solutions-ltd-achieves-iso27001-standard-just-gilbey-it-solutions-ltd-achieves-cyber-essentials-plus-certified/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/just-gilbey-it-solutions-ltd-achieves-iso27001-standard-just-gilbey-it-solutions-ltd-achieves-cyber-essentials-plus-certified/Just Gilbey IT Solutions holds ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 9001. What each certification means, and why it matters to clients.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:49:54 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/9-tips-for-setting-up-ai-rules-for-your-staff/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/9-tips-for-setting-up-ai-rules-for-your-staff/Nine simple AI rules your staff can follow every day: approved tools, no client data in public AI, checking outputs and spotting AI scams. UK guidance.Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/11-ways-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-e-waste-at-your-home-or-office/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/productivity/11-ways-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-e-waste-at-your-home-or-office/How UK businesses can dispose of old laptops, phones and printers safely: wipe data the NCSC way, reuse first, and meet WEEE and waste duty of care rules.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/new-technology/7-transformative-technology-trends-changing-the-way-we-work/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/new-technology/7-transformative-technology-trends-changing-the-way-we-work/We listed seven workplace tech trends in 2024. Here’s how each turned out, and the changes a UK small business should actually plan for in 2026 and 2027.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/should-your-business-upgrade-to-the-new-microsoft-intune-suite/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/should-your-business-upgrade-to-the-new-microsoft-intune-suite/What Microsoft Intune does for a small business, why Business Premium already includes it, whether you need the Intune Suite, and how to roll it out.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business/these-5-small-business-tech-trends-can-fuel-your-growth/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business/these-5-small-business-tech-trends-can-fuel-your-growth/In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, small businesses have more opportunities than ever. Many of these call for leveraging technology to theirWed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/have-you-tried-microsoft-universal-print-learn-what-it-can-do-for-you/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/have-you-tried-microsoft-universal-print-learn-what-it-can-do-for-you/What Microsoft Universal Print does, which Microsoft 365 plans include it, how print jobs are counted, and whether it suits a small UK office.Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/learn-how-microsoft-365-copilot-is-going-to-transform-m365-apps/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/learn-how-microsoft-365-copilot-is-going-to-transform-m365-apps/What Microsoft 365 Copilot really does in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams in 2026, free versus paid, current UK prices, and what to check before you buy.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/business-email-compromise-jumped-81-last-year-learn-how-to-fight-it/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/business-email-compromise-jumped-81-last-year-learn-how-to-fight-it/How business email compromise and payment diversion fraud work in the UK, what they cost, how to stop a fake change of bank details, and what to do if you’re hit.Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business-continuity/10-tips-to-help-small-businesses-get-ready-for-the-unexpected/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business-continuity/10-tips-to-help-small-businesses-get-ready-for-the-unexpected/Ten practical steps to help a UK small business keep going through a cyber attack, flood, power cut or supplier failure, with free UK government tools.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/microsoft-forms-one-of-the-handiest-freebies-in-microsoft-365/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/microsoft-forms-one-of-the-handiest-freebies-in-microsoft-365/Microsoft Forms comes with Microsoft 365. How UK small businesses can use it for surveys, quizzes, sign-ups and internal requests, and how to get started.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business/8-reasons-every-company-is-now-a-technology-company/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business/8-reasons-every-company-is-now-a-technology-company/Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling theirMon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/simple-setup-checklist-for-microsoft-teams/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/simple-setup-checklist-for-microsoft-teams/A plain-English checklist for setting up Microsoft Teams in a small UK business: teams, owners, channels, tabs, guests, tidy-up rules and staff training.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business-continuity/7-tips-how-to-create-an-effective-data-backup-strategy-and-why-you-should/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/business-continuity/7-tips-how-to-create-an-effective-data-backup-strategy-and-why-you-should/A practical backup strategy for UK small businesses: the 3-2-1 rule, an immutable copy, Microsoft 365 backup, restore testing and a written recovery plan.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:59:30 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/simple-guide-to-follow-for-better-endpoint-protection/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/simple-guide-to-follow-for-better-endpoint-protection/Six practical steps to protect your business’s laptops, desktops and phones: sign-ins, secure start-up, updates, EDR, device lifecycle and lost devices.Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/7-pro-tips-for-microsoft-365/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/7-pro-tips-for-microsoft-365/Seven Microsoft 365 features most UK office staff miss: Alt+Q search, stock images, sharing links, Forms, Speaker Coach, reusable text and plain paste.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/did-you-just-receive-a-text-from-yourself-learn-what-smishing-scams-to-expect/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/did-you-just-receive-a-text-from-yourself-learn-what-smishing-scams-to-expect/Why scam texts can appear to come from your own number, the smishing scams doing the rounds in the UK, and what to do: don’t tap, forward to 7726.Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (Just Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/microsoft-teams-plan-comparison-free-vs-m365-business-vs-teams-essentials/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/microsoft/microsoft-teams-plan-comparison-free-vs-m365-business-vs-teams-essentials/Teams free, Teams Essentials or a Microsoft 365 business plan? Current UK prices, meeting limits and storage compared, plus what Teams unbundling means.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/6-ways-to-combat-social-phishing-attacks/https://justgilbey.co.uk/blog/cybersecurity/6-ways-to-combat-social-phishing-attacks/Fake profiles, scam adverts and phishing links in direct messages: six practical ways UK business owners and staff can avoid social media phishing.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMThello@justgilbey.co.uk (David Gilbey)