Qlic Blog Posts
Qlic Blog Posts

Should my nonprofit use MS Teams or Quip?
We compare the key features, pros and cons of MS teams and Quip, helping you to select the best collaboration platform for your nonprofit.

Nonprofits and charities questions: Is Microsoft 365 safe and reliable?
We look at the reasons why Microsoft 365 is a secure platform for charities to use and cover the kinds of cyber security features it offers nonprofits.

What grants for cyber security are available for charities?
Charities are often at increased risk of cyber security breaches. Here we explore cyber security funds available for charities in the UK.

Ultimate Guide to Cyber Essentials for Charities and Nonprofits
Find out everything you need to know About the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials Accreditation and how it can help your charity improve its cyber security.

Why is Cyber Security Important for Charities?
We detail why cyber security should be on every charity’s agenda, from dangerous cyber attacks and costly penalties to damage to their reputation.

5 Best Practices for Charity Cyber Security
Read our top tips on how to improve your cyber security and protect your charity’s sensitive data from cyber attacks and other cyber threats.

Why NCVO is a great IT resource for charities
We take a look at the NCVO – the membership organisation for charities and community groups, and evaluate the digital tools and processes they have to offer.

Charity fraud examples you should watch out for in 2023
Charitable organizations are targets for fraud due to the personal information they need to collect. We examine different kinds of charity fraud to be aware of in 2023.

Top 5 Causes of Charity Cyber Attacks
Charity cyber attacks are unfortunately commonplace for a number of reasons. Here we explore where the vulnerabilities lie in nonprofit cyber security.

All you need to know about The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Our guide to The National Cyber Security Centre, including how it can help your charity from falling victim to cyber crime.

Staying Secure with Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA operates by using a secondary layer of protection to your account by requiring a code or approval from a mobile device when you attempt to log in.

From Dread to Delight: Microsoft 365 Migration For Charities (with examples)
Worried about migrating your charity to Microsoft 365? We have you covered! Follow these tips & migrate to Microsoft Office, Sharepoint and other services with ease.

Ultimate Guide to Microsoft 365 for Charities and Nonprofits
Find out what Microsoft 365 for Charities has to offer. Includes what you get on each plan, how much it costs and how secure it is for your nonprofit.

What is OneDrive and how can it benefit your charity?
The best cloud storage solutions for nonprofits including Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Dropbox and more.

Charity Managers Guide to Best Cloud Storage for Nonprofits
The best cloud storage solutions for nonprofits including Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Dropbox and more.

Microsoft Office 365 vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Charities: which one is better for your nonprofit?
What is the difference between Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft
Dynamics 365? Which one is better for a charity to use? Find out here.

6 Microsoft Software Licences That Are Free For Charities and Nonprofits
Microsoft software licensing available for free or with grants to charities and nonprofits for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power BI & Azure.

What is Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium for Nonprofits (& how is it different than Microsoft Office 365)
Find out how Microsoft office 365 business premium can help your charity or nonprofits organisation. In comparison, to the basic version of Microsoft Office 365.

Top 5 Benefits of Microsoft 365 for Charities
Microsoft 365 for Charities is available for free. We outline how its range of tools, expert support, scalability, and security can benefit charities.

Managed IT support for charities: benefits & challenges of outsourcing
Find out all about managed IT support for nonprofits and charities. The benefits & challenges of outsourcing IT.

Top 7 Strategies for Maximizing Microsoft Teams For Nonprofits
Microsoft Teams for nonprofits can improve your charity communication, collaboration, & productivity. Here are our top 7 strategies for maximizing the impact.

How To Get Nonprofit Status on Microsoft
Find out all you need to know about getting non-profit status on Microsoft 365. Charity eligibility & tips for applications.

Why is Hardware Lifecycle so Important for Charities?
Hardware lifecycle is so important to organisations. When it comes to running an organisation, keeping up with the latest technology is essential.

What is Managed Detection & Response (MDR)?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a comprehensive approach to mitigate cyber security threats. Find out more here…

2022: Year in Review
With 2022 drawing to an end, we thought it would be a great time to reflect on our year at Qlic (formerly Premier Choice Internet).

8 Things To Consider When Migrating To The Cloud
The Cloud is a key step for your charity’s digital transformation. Find out more about the 6 key things to consider before you take the plunge in migrating to the Cloud…

Charity Sponsorship Opportunities
We’d love to be your sponsor! Whether you’re hosting a networking group, coffee morning or an online or in-person event, let us know.

The Leading Drag & Drop Editor For WordPress
Elementor is one of the most downloaded and used plugins for WordPress. It’s simple and easy to use features make creating your website a breeze!

Everything You Need To Know About WordPress
WordPress is a way to create websites in an open-source system, meaning you’re able to develop your site using any coding skills. It’s also known as a Content Management System (CMS), which means you get an intuitive way to create and manage your posts and pages of your website.

How To Stay Productive In The Workplace
Staying productive in the workplace can sometimes be challenging however, there are ways in which you can increase your productivity significantly. Whether it be the equipment you use or your routine whilst being in the workplace, there are several options for everyone to take on board to ensure increased productivity!

Here Are Our Goals For 2022
Every year we like to collate our goals and aspirations for the year ahead as a team. We believe this motivates our whole team to work together to achieve these goals and turns those January blues into motive and inspiration! This year we have come up with 4 amazing goals which we will strive to achieve in 2022. Here they are…

2021 : Year In Review
2021 for Qlic has been one of the most exciting years for us to date! We have reached some unforgettable milestones…

3 Ultimate Tips For Passing Cyber Essentials
The Cyber Essentials scheme is a cyber security standard, which organisations can be assessed and certified against. It identifies the security controls that an organisation must have

Should Your Charity Upgrade to Windows 11?
Windows 11 is now the latest version of Windows available. It has been enhanced and redesigned for productivity, creativity and ease of use for all. The team at Microsoft has simplified the overall design and has created a user experience that empowers your productivity and inspires your creativity. Also, it now has a more modern and clean feel to it with some new additions and tweaked features to ensure more ease of use.

How has the Cyber Security Landscape Changed for Charities?
Since 2020, there has been a massive global shift in the way organisations communicate, collaborate and generally do business! Everything turned digital, team members took to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom to communicate with their colleagues. But where does cyber security come into all of this?

Revealed! Here’s Why We’re Rebranding Now
After almost 20 years, we’ve decided to refresh our brand and reinvent ourselves for the future. It’s the same excellent experience but delivered in a spectacular new uniform which seamlessly symbolises our values and personality.

7 Reasons Why you Should Update your Charity Website
If a reader has never heard of your charity before and has found you online, what impression does your website give? When was the last time you thought to update your website to give it that modern and up-to-date feel? There is no better or more cost-effective way to advertise your organisation than via your own website, so making sure it’s constantly up-to-date and eye-catching is key! Keep reading to find out our top 7 reasons for why you should update your website today;

6 Tips Charities Should Consider When Migrating to the Cloud
Are you thinking of migrating to the cloud and not sure where to start? Read our 6 top tips to consider so that your charity has a smooth transition to the cloud.

Hybrid Events For Charities – The New Normal
Is your charity thinking of hosting an event soon? What better way to make your upcoming events of more interest than by making them Hybrid events! This is a great way to host your events going forward as it combines in person events, for those who love to go to the event location, with a live-streamed version of the event which would be shared online for those who didn’t want to or couldn’t attend the event in-person.

How to Improve your Charity’s Brand Presence
With the advancement in technology and the internet, the list of things your charity can do to improve it’s brand presence is now endless! Boosting your charity’s brand awareness via the internet is a crucial step to promoting your organisation.

Is Old Technology Holding your Charity Back?
It’s easy to continue running older technology in your business, taking a view of waiting for it to die until being replaced. However, reviewing your current technology once a year and implementing a Hardware Lifecycle is vital to ensuring your your employees are able to work efficiently for your business. Keep reading to find out the issues revolved around the use of old technology!