Tech Tip: How to use Mail Merge • Blisstech Solutions

This Tuesday Two Minute Tech-tip shows you how to automate customised emails and letters using Mail Merge.

Imagine; you need to send a letter or email to 10s, or even 100s of people with the same base content, but personalised for each recipient.

You could manually personalise this, but this could take a very long time, and you have better things to do!

This is where using Mail Merge will save you loads of time by automating this for you.

And guess what, this feature is already there for you in Microsoft Word!

This tip will save you a lot of time by explaining:

   đꑉ How to quickly create 100s of personalised emails or letters.
   đꑉ How to Mail Merge to email or printer.
   đꑉ How to merge the data you may already have in a spreadsheet into a document or email.

These tips will help you to:

   đź’Ą Save time by avoiding manual data entry.
   đź’Ą Quickly send multiple personalised messages without third-party tools.

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Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business.
Why?
Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business data, financial information, or even gain control of your entire system.
Cyber criminals use automated tools to guess passwords, allowing them to try out millions of combinations in seconds. So, if you’re using something like “Password123” or “CompanyName2025”, you’re practically handing them the keys to your business.
A compromised password can lead to big issues, such as:
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• Identity theft
• Reputation damage
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• Include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Contain a few numbers and symbols (like @, $, %, or &)
• Not contain any common words or easily guessable information (like birthdays, names, or the word “password”)
Instead of using a single word, you could try a passphrase – a short, random sentence that only you would understand. For example, instead of “Sailing2025”, try something like “Coffee&CloudsAreGreat9!”. This is much harder to crack, yet still easy to remember.
You should also steer clear of these common mistakes:
• Using personal info (your name, birthday, business name, etc.)
• Reusing the same passwords across multiple accounts
• Using simple sequences (“123456” or “abcdef”)
• Storing passwords in an easily accessible place (like a sticky note on your desk)
If remembering unique passwords for every account sounds impossible, there is another option: Password managers. These generate strong passwords, store them securely and autofill them for you.
With a password manager, you only need to remember one strong master password for the manager app itself. The rest are encrypted and stored safely, reducing the risk of data breaches.
Even the strongest password isn’t foolproof, which is why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also important. MFA requires a second form of verification, like a one-time code sent to your phone or generated from an authentication app.
If you have employees accessing your business systems, it’s a good idea to have a password policy in place to explain your rules and why they’re important. This should include:
• Unique passwords for each system and account
• Regular security training on password best practices
• Business-wide use of MFA for critical systems
• Scanning for compromised passwords regularly
By making password security a priority, you can reduce the chances of a cyber attack creating a nightmare for your business.
And if you need help making your business more secure, get in touch.

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