North London IT Support

02/11/2026

AI sounds promising, but where do I actually begin?

That was the question that we tried to answer at our recent AI Means Business event where local business owners joined us for an evening of practical ideas and good conversation around AI.

✅ Start with a problem, not a product. Find a task that takes too long or gets repeated, then see whether AI genuinely helps.

✅ Start small. One useful experiment can teach you more than a grand plan that never gets off the ground.

✅ Set some ground rules. Agree which tools staff can use, what information must stay private, and who checks AI-generated work before it goes to a customer.

As well as three informative speakers, we also launched David’s book, Beyond the Prompt – The Business Owner’s Guide to Understanding AI. You can read the first 12 pages online https://northlondonitsupport.com/resources/beyond-the-prompt/ or complete a short form and order the book for FREE.

A huge thank you to everyone who came, spoke, asked questions and helped make the night happen - and of course the The Clissold Arms for hosting.

Local businesses cheering each other on was the best part.

What’s one task in your business you’d like to spend less time on?

Call now to connect with business.

21/10/2026

Phishing techniques are constantly evolving and the advancements are something that all small businesses need to be aware of.

Most employees know to check for ‘dodgy’ emails that may get through the spam filter, but it’s no longer enough to look out for a strange URL or multiple typos. AI has moved the game on and it’s getting harder to spot the emails that could cause harm to your business.

At North London IT Support we can help your business understand your cybersecurity concerns and put proportionate, practical protections in place, without making it more onerous for your team.

09/10/2026

If a company as big as ASOS can experience a cyberattack, it’s a useful reminder that no business is completely immune.

And it’s not just the big names that need to think about cybersecurity. Smaller businesses can be targets too.

The good news is that there are some fairly straightforward things you can do to make your business much more secure, without spending a fortune.

In this short video, I share three simple steps that can make a real difference to protecting your business.

A little prevention now can save a lot of headaches later!

29/09/2026

Want to know more about how AI can help your business grow safely? Book your place on our event at the Clissold Arms on 22 October.

https://northlondonitsupport.com/events/ai-means-business/

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25/09/2026

*Only 14 spaces left*

New speaker announced, Oskars Killo, founder of Kindred.

Book your seat today.

23/09/2026

A quick question...

When did you last check whether your business backups are actually working?

Or whether someone who left six months ago still has access to Microsoft 365?

Most IT problems don't appear completely out of the blue. There are often warning signs first.

We've put together a simple 30-minute monthly IT check covering:

✅ Updates
✅ Backups
✅ User accounts
✅ MFA
✅ Devices
✅ Software subscriptions

Nothing overly technical — just sensible checks that can help prevent much bigger problems later.

Read the full guide here 👇 Link in comments.

01/09/2026

New blog out! Why you should renew your Cyber Essentials certification and what it means for your business.

https://northlondonitsupport.com/blog/what-happens-if-cyber-essentials-certification-expires/

25/08/2026

Well, this is a bit exciting…

I’ve produced a book! 📖

It’s called Beyond the Prompt, and it’s my attempt to make sense of AI for ordinary business owners.

Not how to write 147 clever ChatGPT prompts.

More importantly:

What can AI actually do for a business?

Where could it save time and money?

What are the risks if employees are already using it?

And how do you tell something genuinely useful from something that has simply had the letters “AI” added to the brochure?

I’ve tried to explain all of that without requiring a tech degree.

You can read the opening pages online for free (see link in comments)/

And I've had a proper hardback edition printed too.

I have a limited number of complimentary copies available for UK business owners and senior decision-makers, so if you'd prefer something you can actually put on your desk rather than another PDF disappearing into your Downloads folder, you can request one from the same page.

I'd love to know:

What's the one thing about AI you'd most like someone to explain in plain English?

I may turn the best questions into some short videos over the next few weeks.

17/08/2026

We are very excited to officially launch our new and improved North London IT Support website.

Our previous website had been around since 2019 and, while it had served us well, it no longer reflected the business we are today, the services we provide, or the way we work with clients. It was a bit dated to put it mildly!

👉 If you have a few minutes, have a good look around the new site. See link in comments.

I’d particularly love to know what you think of the new service pages and pricing calculator. What’s the stand-out feature that would make you want to book an initial meeting with me – or not (all constructive feedback is welcome)?

07/05/2026

Your staff’s professional profiles are a target for hackers.

Sophisticated recruitment scams can bypass standard email filters. Learn how to protect your team from fake LinkedIn outreach and why response readiness is your best defense in 2026.

https://northlondonitsupport.com/linkedin-social-engineering-protecting-your-staff-from-fake-recruitment-scams/