Calendar

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Here you will find regularly updated lists, details and booking information links for a range of events, workshops, seminars and other business activities       Ladies Who Latte Sheppey A free meeting even on the first Friday of every month  No need to book, just turn up Next meeting 10:00 am Friday 6th November…

Finance Help

Sunday 4th October 2026

Do I really need a financial adviser to invest my inheritance, or can I do it myself? September 7, 2026 Meet Sarah: 54, employed, and recently inherited £120,000 At Talis IFA, we often meet people like Sarah; she’s sensible, organised, and perfectly capable of managing everyday finances. She contributes more than the minimum amount to…

Payoff Mortgage

Wednesday 16th September 2026

Should I pay off my mortgage early? Talis IFA’s guide to smart mortgage planning For many homeowners, the idea of paying off the mortgage early is hugely appealing. Clearing the biggest debt you’re ever likely to have can feel like a major financial milestone, and for some, it’s the key to long‑term security and peace…

Shadow AI

Shadow AI: The Cyber Risk Already Inside Your Business The short answer: Shadow AI is the use of AI tools at work that your organisation has not approved, assessed or may not even know about. An employee using a personal ChatGPT account to summarise a customer document. Someone uploading a spreadsheet to an AI tool…

AI Budgeting

Monday 24th August 2026

Where AI Actually Helps Your Budget (and Where It Doesn’t) Most small business owners already know the theory of a good budget: track income, track spend, review the gap monthly, adjust before it becomes a problem. The theory isn’t the hard part. Finding the hour a week to actually sit down and reconcile everything is….

The £0 Website That’s Costing Kent Businesses Thousands

Tuesday 18th August 2026

You built a website. Maybe you did it yourself on a weekend with a drag-and-drop builder. Maybe an agency or freelancer built it for you a couple of years ago. Either way, it’s been sitting there ever since, doing its job, and you haven’t thought about it since launch day. That’s exactly the problem. A…

Maximise Tax Relief

Thursday 23rd July 2026

How do I maximise pension tax relief as a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer? May 21, 2026 For higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers, pension contributions aren’t just about preparing for retirement — they’re one of the most effective ways to reduce your tax bill today. Once your income crosses key thresholds, the marginal tax you pay on…

Anti Fraud

Preserving messaging trust is going to take a village By Dr. Marco Lafrentz, MEF Global Board Member and Chair, Anti-Fraud Program Mobile numbers have evolved far beyond their original purpose. Today, a single phone number may be used to access banking platforms, recover passwords, verify transactions, or regain entry to online accounts. For many consumers,…

Scams

How Ofcom is combatting mobile messaging scams By Stefano Nicoletti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF)  This month Ofcom published its final statement on the battle against mobile messaging scams. It has introduced a new regulatory framework for both person-to-person (P2P) and application-to-person (A2P) messaging in the UK. The framework should significantly reduce the likelihood that consumers…

InstaVideo

Saturday 27th June 2026

Reports suggest that Instagram is expanding aggressively into long-form video, episodic content, television viewing, and streaming. According to multiple industry reports, Meta is positioning Instagram to compete more directly with established streaming platforms by bringing longer-form content and series-based viewing experiences to television screens. On the surface, this sounds exciting. Any new distribution channel has…

Mythos

Thursday 28th May 2026

AI is changing the economics of cyber risk By Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum  Mythos is a highly advanced AI model focused on software analysis and cybersecurity, and it is causing a fair amount of concern. The worry is that advanced AI systems are becoming extremely fast at finding software flaws, and if AI…

Glow Well

Friday 22nd May 2026

THE GLOW WELL RADIO SHOW       LISTEN ON CATCHUP HERE  https://radiowebplayer.com/stations/tradingpost/shows/glow22may.mp3     Step into Wellness with The Glow Well Radio Show!   Join Oana as she takes you on a journey towards holistic well-being every week! Discover the secrets to longevity, beauty & skincare, and how to thrive through perimenopause.  Prioritize mental…

Memory

Friday 15th May 2026

CLOUD VS POCKET – WHO IS WINNING THE MEMORY WAR? By Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum Think of memory as the short-term workspace of our smartphones and laptops. Whether we are taking photos, streaming video or running an AI-powered app, memory allows our devices to process information quickly. Memory is also required elsewhere, increasingly…

Retirement Planning

Thursday 7th May 2026

Am I saving enough for retirement? March 19, 2026 The first questions that a new client asks their Talis IFA are often, ‘how much do I need to afford to retire?’, closely followed by, ‘am I saving enough?’ Our answer is usually based on our ‘life first, money second’ philosophy. Put another way, the answer…

Pension Pots

How to simplify your pension if you have multiple pots Our working lives have changed hugely over the last few decades. Whereas it used to be the norm for people to stay with the same employer, it’s now far more common for people to change jobs multiple times. Nothing wrong with that – but it…