Practical IT advice, cyber security tips, and technology guides for UK small businesses.
IT Support
4 October 2026
Last updated: 04 October 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team Co-Managed IT Support for Businesses With an In-House IT Team If you already employ an IT...
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IT Support
27 September 2026
If you're wondering how to switch IT support provider without putting your business at risk, the short answer is: plan the handover in stages, keep both...
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IT Support
20 September 2026
Last updated: 20 September 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team How to Choose an IT Support Provider If you're trying to work out how to choose an IT support...
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IT Support
6 September 2026
Last updated: 06 September 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Cyber Essentials Certification for Small Business Cyber Essentials certification for...
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IT Support
30 August 2026
Last updated: 30 August 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team Security Awareness Training for Employees: Get It Right Security awareness training for...
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IT Support
23 August 2026
Co-managed IT services are a model where your existing in-house IT staff work alongside an external managed service provider (MSP), sharing...
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IT Support
16 August 2026
Last updated: 16 August 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team How Much Does Managed IT Support Cost? How much does managed IT support cost is one of the first...
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IT Support
9 August 2026
Last updated: 09 August 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team Affordable Managed IT Support UK: What It Costs and What You Get Finding affordable managed IT...
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IT Support
2 August 2026
Last updated: 02 August 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Remote IT Support Services: The Complete Guide for UK Businesses Remote IT support services...
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IT Support
19 July 2026
Last updated: 19 July 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team IT Support vs In-House IT Team: Which Is Right for Your Business? If you run an SME in the UK,...
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IT Support
12 July 2026
The cloud managed services benefits that matter most to a UK business owner are straightforward: lower costs, better security, and one less thing to worry...
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IT Support
5 July 2026
If you have ever wondered what is a managed service provider, you are not alone. The term is thrown around by IT companies, at networking events, and in...
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IT Support
28 June 2026
Last updated: 28 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Managed IT Services for Small Business UK: What Your Contract Should Include Many business...
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IT Support
22 June 2026
Last updated: 22 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Email Security for Businesses: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Email security for...
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IT Support
14 June 2026
Last updated: 14 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team IT Disaster Recovery Planning: A Practical Guide for UK Businesses IT disaster recovery...
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IT Support
5 June 2026
Business IT support in London gives your SME access to proactive monitoring, fast helpdesk response, and managed cyber security without the cost of in-house IT.
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Cyber Security
5 June 2026
Last updated: 05 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Cyber Essentials Certification UK: Your Complete Guide Cyber Essentials certification is a UK...
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Cyber Security
5 June 2026
Last updated: 05 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: Which Does Your Business Need? If you are looking...
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Cyber Security
5 June 2026
Last updated: 05 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Managed Cyber Security Services for UK Small Business One-off security fixes are not enough....
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IT Support
5 June 2026
Last updated: 05 June 2026 | Written by the Cloud Plus team Microsoft 365 Managed Services: What UK Businesses Actually Get If your business uses...
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Cyber Security
25 May 2026
Last updated: 26 July 2026 | Written by Cloud Plus team Cybersecurity for Small Business UK: What You Need in 2026 Cybersecurity for small business UK has...
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IT Support
23 May 2026
Discover the real cloud managed services benefits for UK small businesses. Cut costs, boost security and free up time. See how Cloud Plus can help today.
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21 May 2026
Discover what managed IT services for small business UK really includes, what it costs, and how it protects your company. Find out how Cloud Plus can help.
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IT Support
18 May 2026
Everything UK small business owners need to know about IT support — what’s included, what it costs, and how to choose the right provider.
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IT Support
15 May 2026
Find out what managed IT support for small business really costs, what’s included in a contract, and how to choose the right provider. Practical guide for UK SMEs.
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IT Support
20 April 2026
A plain-English breakdown of IT support costs for UK small businesses in 2026. Pricing models, what drives costs up, and how to get the right deal without
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IT Support
11 November 2019
What’s this all about? When a version of Windows, or Windows Server, comes to an end, Windows will still operate, but Microsoft will no longer issue the se
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IT Support
16 January 2018
Imagine turning on a decade-old computer system, there are higher chances that you experience multiple common issues that need to be resolved. Even in new
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IT Support
21 November 2017
When it comes to running and operating a business of any size, your computer infrastructure should be an important consideration. Yet time and again we spe
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IT Support
24 October 2017
The start of a new year can be an extremely bustling time for server updates. In any case, obsolete servers are not the only reason why organizations are u
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IT Support
24 October 2017
The hidden costs of outsourcing IT support usually aren't in the contract you sign — they're in the one you don't. Here's what to check for, and what skipping outsourced support costs instead.
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IT Support
4 October 2017
How much does outsourcing IT support cost? Most UK small businesses pay somewhere between £25 and £80 per device per month for a fixed-fee service — here's exactly what changes that number.
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IT Support
6 September 2017
Following on from my email last month, I wanted to remind you that Google will start displaying a message on all websites that do not use an SSL certificat
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31 August 2017
The easiest way for cybercriminals to infiltrate your business is through the clicking of an unidentified link. It takes less than a second to action and c
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IT Support
15 June 2017
Does your website create a daily flood of leads into your business? If you’re like most business owners, disappointed with the quantity or quality of
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IT Support
19 May 2017
What does each function key actually do? F1 to F12 explained in plain English — including Microsoft Office shortcuts, Fn lock tips, and the combinations that save your team the most time.
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IT Support
18 May 2017
Microsoft have been very busy behind the scenes – launching Office 2016 and Office 365, labelled ‘the perfect pairing for Windows 10’. I invite you to take
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IT Support
15 May 2017
IMPORTANT: PLEASE CIRCULATE TO YOUR TEAM The biggest risk to your organisation are the people working within it. Infections generally get into your system
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IT Support
11 May 2017
What is it? Any website, email, online service, phone call or text message that poses as a company, person or brand you recognise. Any contact like this is
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IT Support
7 February 2017
A cluttered email inbox can be difficult to navigate – not to mention you might miss an important email! Keeping your inbox clean will give you peace of mi
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IT Support
7 February 2017
If you’re like most business owners, your website is your shop front, your brand on display and an essential sales and marketing tool. You’ve s
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IT Support
7 February 2017
Keeping your PC and computer system backed up, secure, and fully functioning can be expensive. There are a multitude of packages and software that helps pr
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IT Support
7 February 2017
One of our support team was on a call this week with a business owner that was having a bit of a nightmare with Excel. Turns out we found a solution using
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IT Support
6 December 2016
At the weekend I had a conversation with a friend of mine; a fellow business owner. Let’s call him Chris, because that’s his name. We had a really good cat
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IT Support
10 November 2016
We had a question come in on the online training we ran recently, and experience tells us that if they’re wondering what the answer is, then they’re probab
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IT Support
1 November 2016
Want to know what your competitors and customers are saying about your business? With Google Alerts you can keep an eye on what’s being said about your bus
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IT Support
26 October 2016
We all know that pirated software is illegal… But what you probably don’t realise is that actually these days there are organisations like the
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IT Support
5 October 2016
Heard of ransomware? Worried that you’ll be hit next? Here’s how it works, and what you can do to best protect yourself. How it works. Essentia
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IT Support
28 September 2016
Do you ever hesitate to click on a post shared by a friend on Facebook? Not because it’s a boring picture of their dinner, but because you’re s
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IT Support
21 September 2016
Are you using the cloud sufficiently enough to solve the challenges your business faces on a day to day basis? Many businesses just like yours are benefitt
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IT Support
7 September 2016
For a few months now we’ve been utilising a tool here at Cloud Plus – and it’s working brilliantly well with our team. Particularly when
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IT Support
24 August 2016
Source: Copyright (c) Studio One Networks. All rights reserved Below is some vitally important information taken from the Norton website, about the latest
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IT Support
24 August 2016
Source: Cammy Harbison – http://www.idigitaltimes.com/ (29th March 2016) Ransomware infections have seen exponential growth in 2016, as security researcher
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IT Support
24 August 2016
A lot of people aren’t aware of this one, but deleting your internet history serves a much greater purpose than just keeping your browsing history pr
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IT Support
24 August 2016
Keeping your PC and computer system backed up, secure, and fully functioning can be expensive.There are a multitude of packages and software that helps pro
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IT Support
24 August 2016
Source: Katie Morley (http://www.telegraph.co.uk) Treat emails from senior members of staff asking you to transfer money with extreme caution.Workers are f
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IT Support
24 August 2016
Source: Nitya Rajan (The Huffington Post UK) Most Popular (and Worst) Passwords Revealed! Some internet users give precious little thought to online securi
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IT Support
24 August 2016
What does ‘whitelisting’ mean? Noun: A list of people or things considered to be acceptable or trustworthy.Verb: Add to a list of people or thi
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24 August 2016
3.15pm, Tuesday 16th February 2016 – the phone rings. *ring ring* Cloud Plus Engineer: “Good Afternoon, I.T. Service desk, how can I help?” Anon: “Hi, is t
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