The Monthly Five · Issue 001 · November 2026
Small actions for a clearer website, stronger account security and more organised business admin.
Published · Official resources checked 27 October 2026 · Launch edition
These are evergreen practical suggestions. They are not announcements of new legal requirements or a substitute for advice specific to your business.
Confirm your registered office, filing dates and director details. Requirements vary by company, so use the official record and guidance.
Try this: Check your company's public filing history and diarise upcoming obligations.
Companies House register ↗Protect business email, cloud storage and social accounts with MFA. Review recovery methods and remove access that is no longer needed.
Try this: Start with the accounts that control payments and password resets.
NCSC two-step verification guidance ↗Open your website on a phone. Are your services, operating area and contact route obvious? Check links and forms rather than assuming they work.
Try this: Ask someone unfamiliar with your business to find your contact details.
Google PageSpeed Insights ↗Contact forms and newsletter subscriptions collect personal information. Be clear about the purpose, retention and how people can exercise their rights.
Try this: Review your privacy notice against your actual forms and tools.
ICO guidance for organisations ↗AI and automation are most useful when they solve a defined problem. Start small, avoid sharing confidential information without safeguards, and check the results.
Try this: Time one recurring admin task before and after a controlled experiment.
Explore Business Gateway ↗Official resources may change after publication. Check the linked guidance before making a decision. See something that needs correcting? Contact SSC Digital.
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