Honestly can't recommend 1Password more if you use Apple software, otherwise use a similar software. It creates easy to read passwords that are secure. Experts these days recommend three random words separated by a character, number, symbol or anything else of your choosing. 1Password will create such passwords for you and browser extensions/mobile apps allow you to quickly login to websites with an auto paste feature.
As mentioned below however, try to enable 2FA (two factor authentication) wherever possible in addition to stronger passwords.
Websites which are important (e.g. file storage websites, banks, HMRC, etc) should never use the same password. It really is less about how often you change that 2 at the end of your password to a 3 and more about making it secure.
Google Drive is a good solution. There are back-up services for Google Drive. I recommend doing a nightly back-up of that. If you ever are unfortunate to get an encryption malware you need to prevent the back-up taking place to ensure your back-up isn't encrypted.
I'm afraid it isn't that easy (is it ever?). It depends on the current structure of the IT in place at your practice. Does everyone just use a desktop with documents saved on their computers or is there a central file repository that everyone accesses? Is this online or via the network?
On your IT point, I would highly recommend investing in some kind of back-up tool. The tool should mirror your staff folders on a daily basis. An offline back-up of those back-ups should be taken in case your get an encryption malware. In case you've not heard of those, they encrypt all of your systems that communicate with the laptop that downloaded it and then encrypts everything it can before demanding huge payments to decrypt the files.
Sufficient back-up solutions mean if something goes wrong like a virus, you just wipe the laptop and install the mirror image. Easy!
Do intelligent people really need a graphic to accompany a headline (in huge font) saying 'man receives tax bill'?
Yeah, I suppose the images are a little big. It makes being able to get a digest of the stories available difficult. Check out news sites like arstechnica for a better way of doing it. You still utilise photos but they add a line of text for a description and also fit more articles into the same screen space.
Snazzy! Looks better than the old one (except some users to rebel... it always happens). Please fix the grey bar above the top bar if the user isn't logged in though. I think it is "notifications-bar" in the CSS but I don't think it should show if there aren't notifications otherwise it looks funny. I probably would have put that data within the breadcrumb bar myself to save the space.
Firstly, if you don't have a website then more fool you. If you have an out of date website, I will assume you have shut down or are so ancient you will demand I come to your house and provide you with paper copies of all of my expenses.
Secondly, deciding if to list fees really depends on the client you are targeting. If the service you are providing is a commodity, such as contracting services or landlords, then you should really list the price otherwise your clients will look at the site and move on to a competitor. They don't have time to give every accountant a call for a quote and 50 questions. If you are targeting businesses then you could give some indication if you prefer but probably best not just putting a random amount on there.
Even those prospective clients who come to you via referrals probably check out your website first. Does it convert them or deter them from getting in touch?
This got me thinking unless you can guide a potential client to your website (through advertising or recommendation), are websites any good, bearing in mind if everyone has one, surly we are all back on an even keel.
Websites are massively important. As a client, I would avoid companies with an out of date or bear website, even if I got good recommendations. I think it really shows your attitude to your practice. If you leave your website to look like something out of the 90's, or even a really out of date blog, then what does that say for your attitude to CPD and the likes? I'm not saying everyone values the same thing but a website is the new shop front. If you were going to get legal advice you would go to somewhere with a professional looking office rather than a dusty market stall.
My answers
Honestly can't recommend 1Password more if you use Apple software, otherwise use a similar software. It creates easy to read passwords that are secure. Experts these days recommend three random words separated by a character, number, symbol or anything else of your choosing. 1Password will create such passwords for you and browser extensions/mobile apps allow you to quickly login to websites with an auto paste feature.
As mentioned below however, try to enable 2FA (two factor authentication) wherever possible in addition to stronger passwords.
Websites which are important (e.g. file storage websites, banks, HMRC, etc) should never use the same password. It really is less about how often you change that 2 at the end of your password to a 3 and more about making it secure.
Google Drive is a good solution. There are back-up services for Google Drive. I recommend doing a nightly back-up of that. If you ever are unfortunate to get an encryption malware you need to prevent the back-up taking place to ensure your back-up isn't encrypted.
I'm afraid it isn't that easy (is it ever?). It depends on the current structure of the IT in place at your practice. Does everyone just use a desktop with documents saved on their computers or is there a central file repository that everyone accesses? Is this online or via the network?
On your IT point, I would highly recommend investing in some kind of back-up tool. The tool should mirror your staff folders on a daily basis. An offline back-up of those back-ups should be taken in case your get an encryption malware. In case you've not heard of those, they encrypt all of your systems that communicate with the laptop that downloaded it and then encrypts everything it can before demanding huge payments to decrypt the files.
Sufficient back-up solutions mean if something goes wrong like a virus, you just wipe the laptop and install the mirror image. Easy!
Yeah, I suppose the images are a little big. It makes being able to get a digest of the stories available difficult. Check out news sites like arstechnica for a better way of doing it. You still utilise photos but they add a line of text for a description and also fit more articles into the same screen space.
Snazzy! Looks better than the old one (except some users to rebel... it always happens). Please fix the grey bar above the top bar if the user isn't logged in though. I think it is "notifications-bar" in the CSS but I don't think it should show if there aren't notifications otherwise it looks funny. I probably would have put that data within the breadcrumb bar myself to save the space.
Interesting mix of fonts too.
Type of client
Firstly, if you don't have a website then more fool you. If you have an out of date website, I will assume you have shut down or are so ancient you will demand I come to your house and provide you with paper copies of all of my expenses.
Secondly, deciding if to list fees really depends on the client you are targeting. If the service you are providing is a commodity, such as contracting services or landlords, then you should really list the price otherwise your clients will look at the site and move on to a competitor. They don't have time to give every accountant a call for a quote and 50 questions. If you are targeting businesses then you could give some indication if you prefer but probably best not just putting a random amount on there.
Wow...
Who would honestly pay £35 a month for a glorified Excel spreadsheet? Crazy... Just another login and software you need to manage.
Important
Websites are massively important. As a client, I would avoid companies with an out of date or bear website, even if I got good recommendations. I think it really shows your attitude to your practice. If you leave your website to look like something out of the 90's, or even a really out of date blog, then what does that say for your attitude to CPD and the likes? I'm not saying everyone values the same thing but a website is the new shop front. If you were going to get legal advice you would go to somewhere with a professional looking office rather than a dusty market stall.
What advert?
turtleburgers, not sure how this is an advert? Are you saying they're promoting GT services?