3 times spreadsheets cost more than just an Office licence.

3 times spreadsheets cost more than just an Office license   5th of  July 2024 Spreadsheets are versatile tools in businesses, set them up correctly, train your staff to maintain them and you’re well on the way to success. 63% of all businesses use them for accounting but this isn’t a foolproof method and your […]

Creating a productive business culture

Creating a productive business culture

Creating a productive business culture   27th of  June 2024 In a recent post, we highlighted that the average worker only spends 27% of their time on work relating to their skills – that doesn’t sound great. Even worse the average worker is only productive for 2.8 hours a day. 60% of their diary is […]

The three operational taxes that go unchecked in your business

The three operational taxes that go unchecked in your business   24th of  June 2024 In the world of business, we face countless taxes, ranging from National Insurance contributions, business rates, and if you turn a profit corporation tax. But there are a whole host of taxes in your day-to-day business that no creative accountancy […]

Trusting software to achieve your business goals: Copyright and your reputation

Trusting software to achieve your business goals: Copyright and your reputation

Trusting software to achieve your business goals: Copyright and your reputation   3rd of  June 2024 In the work at Shoothill, we often encounter software systems, or lack there of, crippling a business’ efficiency. But in recent weeks the headlines have been awash with tales of software that highlight off-the-shelf solution pitfalls. In this article, […]

The Horizon scandal: Some lessons learned from the Post Office software debacle

The Horizon scandal: Some lessons learned from the Post Office software debacle   28th of May 2024 We’ve all heard the news about the Post Office scandal and to surmise the story for the purposes of this article, flawed software led to wrongful convictions. A stark reminder of the profound impact software can have on […]

For businesses, why does the new ChatGPT matter?

For businesses, why does the new ChatGPT matter?   2oth of May 2024 AI is here to stay, and leading the way is ChatGPT. It’s many professionals’ default chatbot for generating copy, scanning reports and even producing code. This past week the minds behind the system showcased the latest version of the platform, GPT-4o which […]

Two-factor authentication: a method of securing your SME from cyber-attacks?

Two-factor authentication – a method of securing your SME from cyber-attacks   13th of May 2024 Cybersecurity attacks often reach the headlines. Take for example this past week’s MOD contractor portal hack that has seen military personnel’s personal information leaked. However, the most important stories in security aren’t these headline-grabbing tales, but instead the relatively […]

Join our webinar! Unlocking potential: Why consider custom software?

Join our webinar! Unlocking potential: Why consider custom software?

Unlocking potential: Why consider custom software?   7th of May 2024 Businesses face a crucial decision: to settle for off-the-shelf solutions or to embrace the power of custom software tailored to their specific needs. It’s a choice that can profoundly impact efficiency, innovation, and ultimately, the bottom line. At Shoothill, we’re delving deep into this […]