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Another renewal email? Use a software subscription tracker

Use our free Excel tracker to record software owners, paid seats, renewal dates and annual equivalent costs. Includes…

October 4, 20262 min read
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Business IT

Before 100,000 Items: SharePoint Permissions for Irish SMEs

Manage SharePoint permissions for Irish small businesses: prefer groups, avoid item-level scopes, and prevent slowdowns before libraries reach…

October 3, 20269 min read
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Business IT

12 steps to apply the 3-2-1 backup rule for a small business

Plan business backups with separate copies, protected access and practical restore tests. Use our free Excel restore log…

October 2, 202610 min read
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Domain transfer guide for Irish businesses

Plan a business domain transfer, check DNS and email dependencies, and use our free editable handover checklist. Practical…

October 1, 202611 min read
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Business IT

AI Policy for Employees: Practical Steps for Irish SMEs

Practical AI policy for Irish SMEs: what to include, DPIA triggers, human review before decisions, and an 8…

September 30, 202610 min read
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Business IT

Secure WordPress Login Now: Small Business Checklist, When to Get Help

Prioritized checklist for busy small businesses: secure WordPress login today with HTTPS, unique passwords and 2FA. Schedule updates,…

September 29, 202611 min read
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Business IT

Email retention: agree the rules before setting a timer

Plan email retention around the records your business holds. Check responsibilities, licences, legal requirements and recovery before changing…

September 28, 20263 min read
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Business IT

Who has the spare laptop? Start an IT inventory

Track business laptops, assigned users, locations and warranty dates with our free Excel IT inventory. Includes a worked…

September 27, 20262 min read
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Business IT

Pilot small, scale Intune device management for SMEs

Plan an Intune device-management pilot with clear assignments, licensing and checks. Review device access and management scope before…

September 26, 202612 min read
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Business IT

IT disaster recovery plan: priorities, people and tests

Build an IT recovery plan around important systems, clear owners and tested backups. Set realistic recovery targets and…

September 25, 20264 min read

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