fbpx

Blog Posts from the Helpdesk

The 2020 Problem

Posted on by

Have you heard of the 2020 problem? Do you know how it could affect your business?

If not, you need to watch our short video – it will take one minute of your time and could save you a fortune!  If your upgrades are not our project plan already,  Contact LIS to book your slot

#tech #2020problem #business

Are you sitting comfortably?

Posted on by

No it’s not story time.  This is how to improve your posture in front of the computer!

#health #computers #posture

 

This Is How Much Heavier Your Head Gets When You Sit Badly & I'll NEVER Slump Again
This Is How Much Heavier Your Head Gets When You Sit Badly & I’ll NEVER Slump Again
For a lot of us, the majority of the working week is spent sitting in front of a laptop, and this can lead to a bad crick in the neck, as well as some serious long-term health problems. So, the question is, are you sitting incorrectly in front of?
www.bustle.com

 

Bad Management Habits

Posted on by

Time for a TED Talk: How to break bad management habits now

 

How to break bad management habits before they reach the next generation of leaders
How to break bad management habits before they reach the next generation of leaders
Companies are counting on their future leaders to manage with more speed, flexibility and trust than ever before. But how can middle managers climb the corporate ladder while also challenging the way things have always been done? Leadership expert Elizabeth Lyle offers a new approach to breaking the rules while you’re on your way up, sharing creative ways organizations can give middle managers the space and coaching they need to start leading differently.
www.ted.com

#management #education #business #leadership

The First Email

Posted on by

Can you believe it was 48 years ago that the first ever email was sent (wonder if it was spam…)? This is the man who sent it. If you are cursing the junk you receive as a consequence then you need our Antispam Service rather than being cross with Ray Tomlinson.

#computerhistory #emails #tech #IT #business

 

1971: First Ever Email
1971: First Ever Email
Ray Tomlinson sends the first ever email in 1971, bringing electronic messaging to the masses and revolutionising the way we communicate.
www.guinnessworldrecords.com

 

YouTube Criminal Tutorials Condemned

Posted on by

Police have condemned online cyber crime tutorials that anyone can access. This is why it’s so important to have a very high level of protection for your business.  LIS can build, manage and maintain your defences but no wall is perfect especially if you publish the instructions on how to bypass it! US government take note…

 

Police condemn YouTube?s cyber-crime ?tutorials?
Police condemn YouTube?s cyber-crime ?tutorials?
Police chiefs have criticised YouTube for broadcasting ?tutorials? for cyber-criminals ? and revealed that hundreds of extra officers will be deployed to tackle Britain?s soaring digital crime wave.
www.thetimes.co.uk

 

International Business

Posted on by

Going abroad on business this year? Did you know it’s not polite to refuse a drink in Japan? Make sure you know your travel etiquette before you fly. LIS can keep your vpn and email on track so you can work, track your laptop and mobile in case they go “missing”. That is the easy bit!

#international #business #travel

Business travel etiquette: what to do on your next international trip
Business travel etiquette: what to do on your next international trip
Going abroad on business? Ensure you know the local etiquette if you’re heading to Japan, Dubai, Australia, Mexico, China, Thailand or India.
smallbusiness.co.uk

 

Still using Windows 7?

Posted on by

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

Posted on by

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

Latest news and regulatory changes affecting UK small businesses
The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments
smallbusiness.co.uk

Business Strategy

Posted on by

Top four ways to stay ahead in business

 

#planning #strategy #business

My Top 4 Ways To Stay Ahead In The World Of Business
My Top 4 Ways To Stay Ahead In The World Of Business
Running a business can be extremely difficult due to sheer number of competitors currently on the market. Whether you?re a new designer trying to gain some clout in the fashion industry, or a manufacturer with new technology, you are likely to be facing off against some highly skilled competitors.
www.forbes.com

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/biancamillercole/2019/01/07/my-top-4-ways-to-stay-ahead-in-the-world-of-business/#59eb1cf717cf

Support Posts from the Helpdesk

Internet Outage

Posted on by

Our monitoring systems detected a momentary internet outage for many of our clients. The problem lasted about 2 minutes and is now resolved. If you experience any issues we recommend you restart your router initially but do contact the helpdesk if that does not resolve the problem.