Welcome to July's Bits & Bytes

Happy birthday to The Final Step! We turned 37 this month and we've been reflecting on our journey. It's been a busy year, and we're proud of the many milestones we've reached and surpassed. Thank you to all of our dedicated colleagues and wonderful clients for your endless support. Here's to another great year!

In this edition, we showcase our latest article on Microsoft Copilot, covering everything you need to know about prompts! This is an early article in our Copilot 101 series where we take you through the exciting features Copilot has to offer.

We also have an excellent guest article from Dan Head, a Trade Mark Attorney at renowned law firm Sheridans, covering the value of trade mark protection for your business. This article covers everything from why you should register a trade mark to how they provide a valuable remedy.

And last but not least, we've got a new Byte-size Bulletin video for you! This short video takes you through how to use Copilot's chat feature and some of the great tasks it can be used for. We hope you enjoy!

Copilot 101: The importance of prompts and how to create great ones

Good communication is paramount to success. Of course, we all know this applies when we’re speaking to our colleagues, clients, and suppliers. But what about when it comes to your AI assistant?

With the advent of advanced AI software like Microsoft Copilot, the ability to articulate requests clearly is becoming ever more crucial. Well-crafted prompts can significantly impact the accuracy of responses generated by AI assistants, streamlining processes and saving you valuable time.

In this article, we’ll explore what makes an effective prompt for Microsoft Copilot, provide real-world examples that you can replicate, and share practical tips to help you improve your prompt-writing skills.

Make great prompts now!

The Value of Trade Mark Protection

"As highlighted in the recent website spoofing article, registering your company and product names as trade marks are essential for combating unlawful acts such as spoof websites and copycat social media pages, cybersquatting and counterfeiting.

You might want to start thinking about filing a trade mark if you have a business, sell a particular product or if your personal name is well-known and could be used to sell merchandise or services.

Your name, product or business is your brand which communicates to the world, the quality of what you sell or what services you offer, and your image or your company’s image. Your brand also allows you to distinguish your products or services from those of others in the market, so consumers know that they originate from you. Therefore, it is an important and valuable business asset."

Very many thanks to Dan for his wonderful contribution to our newsletter - you can read Dan's full article on the value of trade mark protection here.

Dan Head is a Trade Mark Attorney. Dan manages trade mark portfolios for leading multinational corporations in the UK and EU. He conducts opposition, revocation and invalidity actions throughout the UK, EU and worldwide to protect and enforce trade mark portfolios.

Dan also advises clients on enforcing rights in trade marks, copyright and designs against infringements in the UK and internationally and is a member of CITMA. You can contact Dan by clicking here.

Read the full article.

Byte-size Bulletin video: How to use Copilot chat for work

In this tip, we take you through how to use Microsoft Copilot chat for Work, a powerful AI assistant that can help improve your productivity, communication, and creativity.

Give it a go today! Once you've gotten used to it, try improving your prompts with our latest Copilot 101 article - the possibilities of what you can do with this exciting tool are endless!

Watch the tip.

Thank you for reading and sharing

We are overjoyed to celebrate another milestone with all of you. Happy birthday to The Final Step - a fantastic journey made possible by our incredibly colleagues and clients. Your support and dedication have created a wonderful place to work. Here's to many more years of partnership!

In addition to our anniversary, we are excited to share that we have been recognised as the runner-up for MSP Leader of the Year at the prestigious IT Europa Awards. This recognition, along with our recent MSP 501 ranking, is a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our amazing team.

As always, if you have any questions about the topics covered in this month's Bits & Bytes, please don't hesitate to reach out. Stay safe and secure!