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Deepfakes, spear phishing, and social engineering: a practical cyber security guide for busy teams
Cyber crime has evolved from obvious spam emails into highly targeted, convincing approaches known as spear phishing and social engineering. These attacks can include AI-generated “deepfake” content, including realistic emails, audio clips, and even video calls designed to impersonate trusted people. The goal is usually the same: to rush someone into sharing sensitive information, changing bank details, or making a payment that should never have been made. Here is a straightf
Vanessa Aradia
Dec 18, 20253 min read


AI‑fluent leadership, delivered by the TCW Centre for Intelligent Capability
Artificial intelligence now sits at the centre of modern work. It shapes how teams find customers, plan finances, hire talent, serve users and measure impact. The capability that ties this together is AI fluency in leadership. The most reliable way to build that capability is through a guided academy that develops confident leaders, proven use cases and safe ways of working. That is the role of the TCW AI Academy. What leaders gain through the Academy The Academy is designed
Vanessa Aradia
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Why Now Is the Time for SMEs to Embrace AI — and How You Can Start Today
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for big corporations anymore. It’s transforming how small and medium businesses market, manage, and grow, and those who start now are already reaping the rewards. From automating repetitive admin to writing your next marketing campaign, AI is quietly becoming the most powerful return-on-investment tool available to SMEs. The best part? You don’t need to be a tech expert to use it. The SME Advantage: Why AI Levels the Playing Field For years,
Vanessa Aradia
Oct 21, 20252 min read


AI Confidence: The New Career Currency
Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming – it’s already here. It’s in our inboxes, our analytics dashboards, our finance tools, and even our email drafts. Yet while headlines scream about job losses and robots, the real story is much simpler and more human. The AI reality check According to the latest Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Workplace report, 81% of respondents say their organisation is actively looking for ways to apply generative AI. Even more tellingly, AI too
Vanessa Aradia
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Approaching the new umbrella legislation with caution – advice for our clients
Changes announced this summer mean that umbrella companies – those intermediary employers used to pay temporary workers – will no longer...
Vanessa Aradia
Sep 28, 20254 min read


Navigating Holiday Pay and Entitlement – a TCW Accountancy Overview
Holiday pay may not be the most glamorous part of an accountant’s week, but it is a constant source of queries from clients and payroll...
Vanessa Aradia
Sep 20, 20254 min read
HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates: Key Update from 1 September 2025
From 1 September 2025, HMRC has for the first time introduced two distinct mileage reimbursement rates for fully electric company...
Vanessa Aradia
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Autumn Budget 2025: What Could Be Coming?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the 2025 Autumn Budget will be delivered to Parliament on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. This...
Vanessa Aradia
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Are You Asking the Right Questions to Future-Proof Your Business?
Change is now a constant and challenges are arriving faster than ever. The businesses best prepared for the future are those that focus...
Vanessa Aradia
Aug 15, 20252 min read


The five ethical principles for using AI in your business
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s here, shaping the way we work, make decisions, and serve customers. At...
Vanessa Aradia
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Payroll and Money Laundering: Why Outsourcing to TCW Makes Sense
When people think about money laundering, they often picture suitcases of cash, shady offshore accounts, or elaborate criminal networks....
Vanessa Aradia
Aug 7, 20252 min read


What Is a Company Secretarial Job—and Why Should Your Accountant Handle It?
When most people hear the term company secretary, they often imagine someone answering phones or managing diaries. But in the business...
Vanessa Aradia
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Auto Enrolment Pension Deductions: Why Getting It Wrong Can Cost You Dearly
Since the introduction of auto enrolment in the UK, employers have been legally obliged to assess their workforce and automatically enrol...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Tronc Schemes: Why Picking the Right Troncmaster is a Strategic (Not Just Legal) Decision
When managed well, a tronc scheme can unlock significant savings for your business, particularly by exempting tips from Employer’s...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Starting Strong: 10 Essential Things Every New Business Must Consider
Launching a new business is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re starting a freelance venture, opening a shop, or...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Smart, Sustainable, and Scalable: Why Outsourcing Payroll to TCW Is a Strategic Move for Your Business
UK employment costs continue to rise, driven by National Minimum Wage increases, National Insurance hikes, and the growing complexity of...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Getting Worker Categorisation Right – And Why It Matters for NMW Compliance
In payroll, precision matters—not just in calculations but in classification too. One of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 7, 20254 min read


P11D Week: What You Need to Know—and Why Getting It Wrong Isn’t an Option
It’s P11D Week—a critical reminder that Benefits in Kind are more than just numbers on a form. Behind every box ticked lies a complex web...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 3, 20252 min read


The Cost of Getting It Wrong: HMRC Penalties for Payroll Errors
Managing payroll is about more than just paying people on time—it’s about getting it right . Inaccuracies, delays, or failures to comply...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 2, 20253 min read


SSP Reform Is Here: What Employers in High-Impact Industries Need to Know
The government has confirmed significant reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as part of the Employee Rights Bill (ERB) implementation...
Vanessa Aradia
Jul 1, 20252 min read
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