Is your accountancy practice’s IT ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in 2026?
MTD for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for clients earning over £50,000. To be ready, your practice needs MTD-compatible software, reliable internet for quarterly submissions, proper digital links between systems, and solid backups.
How much does outsourced IT support cost for an accountancy firm in 2026?
Outsourced IT support for a UK accountancy firm usually costs between £45 and £100 per user per month in 2026. Here is what drives the price, what’s included, and why value matters more than the headline fee.
Does a law firm need Cyber Essentials Plus for Lexcel and CQS accreditation?
Cyber Essentials isn’t strictly mandatory for Lexcel or CQS, but both expect documented information security, and Cyber Essentials (or Plus) is the simplest way to evidence it, win client work and satisfy insurers.
How can a law firm prevent conveyancing fraud and payment-redirection scams?
Law firms prevent conveyancing fraud by combining strong email security and MFA with a strict, second-channel check on every change to bank details, backed by staff training. Most losses start with a hijacked or spoofed email around completion.
What cyber security do SRA-regulated law firms need to stay compliant?
SRA-regulated law firms need layered cyber security: multi-factor authentication, endpoint and email protection, encrypted tested backups, staff training and a framework like Cyber Essentials. Together these protect client confidentiality and meet your regulatory duties.
How much does managed IT support cost for a UK law firm in 2026?
Managed IT support for a UK law firm usually costs between £45 and £100 per user per month in 2026. This guide explains what drives the price, what’s included, and how SRA-regulated firms should weigh value against cost.
Passwords – Keeping your accounts secure in 2025
Like it or not, the first line of defence against cybercrime are your passwords (and your employees’ passwords). They log you into websites, systems, and software which hold your most critical business and financial data; and they give your IT admins the ability to make changes to the configuration and security of your computers […]
First Stop IT awarded supplier status on G-Cloud 14 framework
We are thrilled to announce that First Stop IT has been officially named as a supplier on the UK government’s G-Cloud 14 framework. This is a significant milestone for our company and a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional IT services. The G-Cloud 14 framework is a government initiative designed to simplify the procurement […]
Securing Your Microsoft 365 Environment
An Essential Guide to Protecting Your Business Microsoft 365 is used by many businesses from the very small to the very large, for identity management, email, file storage, productivity, AI and much more. This makes it very valuable to your business, because there is a chance that a large proportion of your data is stored […]
The End of Windows 10: Why Small Businesses Should Upgrade to Windows 11 Now
The digital landscape is ever evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for small businesses that aim to remain competitive. As you may be aware, Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its End of Life (EOL) on October 14, 2025. This pivotal moment presents both a challenge and an opportunity for […]