In today's digital age, small businesses (SMEs) and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. This blog post will outline essential strategies that you can implement to fortify your organisation's cyber resilience.

In a world that is increasingly reliant on technology, IT outages are an ever-present threat to businesses of all sizes. Recently, we have observed a significant global IT outage that impacted various sectors. But what happens if something unexpectedly disrupts your system? Do you really know how to recover? This post explores some crucial lessons NFPs and SMEs can learn from IT crashes.

GBA Online recently attended the Microsoft 365 Conference in Orlando, USA. Taking part in interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and insightful keynote presentations, we dived into the world of Microsoft 365, business solutions, data governance, and the transformative power of AI. How do all these tech talks translate to benefits for you and your organisation? Let's dive in.

More and more not-for-profit organisations are turning towards Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the power of these intelligent systems can be a double-edged sword, particularly if not handled responsibly and securely. This blog will explore what it takes to use AI responsibly and ensure its security.

The structure and strategical operations of not-for-profit organisations present certain unique challenges, particularly in the realm of communication. With board members often serving in volunteer capacities, relying on personal devices and email accounts for board communications may be tempting. However, this presents a significant detrimental risk to an organisation's security and data privacy policy. This blog post will delve into strategies available to not-for-profit organisations to ensure streamlined, secure board communications using existing Microsoft 365 tools – namely, SharePoint.

This post centres on two of Microsoft 365's most popular collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
We use our years of experience working with organisations to provide direct, practical advice to help you decide which tool best suits your needs.
Real-life examples highlight each tool's strengths and weaknesses.

Non-profits consistently seek to make the most of available resources and pursue their mission efficiently and effectively. This post aims to direct your focus onto an often underutilised resource you (probably) already have on your desks: Microsoft 365 (M365).

Welcome to our latest blog post, which focuses on how small businesses and non-profit organisations can maximise the benefits of SharePoint.

SMEs and NFPs often face distinctive challenges when managing their operational workflows. SharePoint steps in, offering functionalities that ease these struggles and streamline processes. From web view-only features to extranet capabilities, SharePoint brings unique benefits to the table.

In today's digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a driving factor for innovation and efficiency across different sectors, including the small businesses and the nonprofit (NFP) sector. However, before successfully integrating AI into your operations, it is crucial to establish proper data governance.

Having a robust and integrated workspace pioneering a centralised point of reference has never been more vital. But what if we say you can find everything you need in one place with an intranet platform, and you may already have it without knowing its full potential? Yes, we’re talking about SharePoint - a platform that seems to be just a place to file documents but can be transformed into a launchpad for all your applications. In this blog post, we will guide you through the transformative journey of SharePoint to become your organisation's powerful intranet system.

Remarkably user-friendly, Microsoft Forms is an excellent tool that allows organisations to create customised quizzes, polls, questionnaires, and surveys—essential components in interacting with stakeholders and collecting vital data. However, many not-for-profit organisations still overlook this application, often considering add-on software from other vendors instead. This article highlights the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of using an already-incorporated tool in your system.