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For the past two months, we've been interviewing the hardworking people behind the tree line at Forest Computer Solutions. During this process, we've been reminded that having the human touch is an essential part of any business. This month we'll be talking to Keran Palfrey in Programming and Support. FCS: So Keran, please tell us […]

Next time you have 5 minutes to spare at the end of your lunch hour, try asking an AI like ChatGPT what motivates it. The response will probably be something like this... "I'm just a computer program, so I don't have feelings, motivations, or consciousness..." In that short sentence, we learn so much. Computers are […]

Small business owners face a variety of challenges; navigating a meandering stream of legislation changes, keeping the customers happy, keeping the kids distracted during Zoom meetings (for those of us working from home). Perhaps the toughest thing though, is making decisions. For a small business, those decisions often have to be made by one individual […]

Tackling non-compliance in the Umbrella Company market. Try saying it quickly three times without slipping up. Amusing as that little exercise may be, the June 2023 consultation by HMRC is so much more than a tricky tongue twister. It looks to be yet another rumble in a looming shakeup of the Umbrella Payroll Industry. What […]

Having the right tool for a job can make your life so much easier. Imagine trying to mow your lawn with a pair of scissors, or attempting to run an entire payroll business on an Excel spreadsheet (you know who you are 😉 In today's dynamic and fast-paced business world, managing payroll can be a […]

We're pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website, the culmination of months of hard work. To celebrate the launch we're giving away two £30 Amazon Vouchers. Read on to find out how you could be in with a chance to win. Our new site is more than just a pretty face - […]