The Operations Hub

07/08/2026

⚠️ A domain renewal email worth knowing about .
This week we’ve been investigating an email that one of our clients received regarding the renewal of their business domain.
At first glance, everything looked legitimate. The red flag for this client was merely that we, The Operations Hub, manage their domain renewal so an email demand from a different company was unusual.
The email included the correct company name, website address and business email, quoted a renewal date and attached what appeared to be a professional invoice.

After looking into it further, we found that the payment wasn’t actually for renewing the domain. It was for a “domain renewal notification service”, and there are now numerous reports from businesses across the UK receiving almost identical emails.
It’s a good reminder that not every suspicious email contains spelling mistakes or comes from an obviously fake sender. Many now look polished, include genuine information about your business and ask for an amount that seems entirely reasonable.

If your business receives an unexpected invoice relating to your website, domain, Microsoft 365 or any other IT service, take a moment to verify it before making payment. A quick check with your usual provider can save a lot of time and money.
And if you’re one of our clients, just send it over to us first. We’d much rather spend five minutes checking an email than see you lose money to one that looked convincing.
Stay cautious and, if in doubt, ask!

20/07/2026

Accounting Hub is an application developed by The Operations Hub to extend Odoo Accounting with functionality designed for organisations managing higher transaction volumes, complex lending arrangements, and detailed cashflow planning.

Some of the areas it focuses on include:

Faster batch processing of customer invoices and vendor payments.
Automated customer statements and remittance advice notices.
Enhanced loan management for invoice finance, trade loans, revolving credit and traditional lending facilities.
Integrated cashflow forecasting within Odoo Accounting.
Additional reporting and dashboard functionality.
Streamlined handling of Postponed VAT Accounting adjustments.

It’s particularly relevant for businesses with busy finance departments where efficiency, visibility and control are becoming increasingly important as the organisation grows.

Rather than replacing Odoo’s accounting capabilities, Accounting Hub builds on them, helping finance teams reduce manual administration and gain clearer insight into their financial position.

We’re looking forward to seeing how it continues to evolve as more customers put it to work in real world environments.

10/07/2026

With temperatures climbing into the mid-30s today, it’s worth giving a little thought to the technology keeping your business running.

Most IT equipment can cope perfectly well with warm weather, but prolonged periods of extreme heat can expose weaknesses in cooling, airflow and infrastructure.

A few simple checks can make a real difference:

Improve airflow
If you have a server room or comms cupboard, make sure airflow isn’t restricted. Check that ventilation is working as intended and that equipment isn’t trapped in a pocket of hot air.

Clear around equipment
Dust, paperwork and general office clutter can easily block vents on servers, PCs and networking equipment. A quick check can help equipment cool itself more effectively.

Switch off what isn’t needed
Unused monitors, workstations and non-essential equipment all generate heat. Powering down devices that aren’t being used can help reduce the overall temperature in an office environment.

Give laptops room to breathe
Many laptops draw cooling air from underneath. Ensuring vents are unobstructed can help prevent unnecessary thermal throttling and performance issues.

Looking beyond today’s weather, there are also a few sensible measures businesses can consider:

Environmental monitoring
Temperature sensors in server rooms and comms cupboards can provide early warning if conditions begin to exceed recommended operating ranges.

Review critical systems
Cloud-based services and off-site backups can help reduce reliance on a single piece of on-premise hardware and improve business resilience.

Check power protection
UPS systems are often overlooked until they’re needed. It’s worth ensuring they are properly maintained and configured to protect critical systems during power interruptions or environmental events.

Hopefully today’s temperatures pass without incident, but a little preparation now can help avoid unnecessary IT headaches later.

26/06/2026

26/06/2026

The current heatwave has seen a lot of businesses giving their teams the option to work from home, avoid unnecessary travel and stay comfortable while keeping things moving.

It’s one of those moments that highlights how much modern businesses rely on their technology and, indeed, their IT support! When remote access, cloud systems, phone systems, VPNs, laptops and cyber security are all working as they should, people can simply pick up where they left off and get on with their day.

A big part of our role is making sure businesses have the right systems in place before they’re needed, so when circumstances change unexpectedly, work doesn’t have to stop.

The best IT support is often the work nobody notices until it’s needed.

Hopefully everyone’s keeping cool and staying productive this week.

18/06/2026

This morning we delivered a presentation to some lovely potential new clients who approached us about Odoo
Of course, it’s always good to meet new people and learn about different businesses but what really gives us a dopamine hit is getting under the bonnet and understanding how everything works.

We love diving into the detail, mapping out processes, challenging assumptions and exploring how Odoo can be shaped around the way a business actually works. Not forcing a business to fit software, but tailoring the software to support the people, processes and goals that make that business unique.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about spotting opportunities to remove friction, automate repetitive tasks, connect disconnected systems and give teams the information they need exactly when they need it.

Every business has its own quirks, challenges and strengths. Figuring out how to build a system that reflects that is the part we never get tired of and when we see business owners start to realise the potential that Odoo can unlock for them, it honestly gives us the biggest buzz. To be able to create a bespoke system for each and every business, no matter the size, will always be something that gives us great geeky joy!!

Some people see software. We see puzzles waiting to be solved.
#

15/06/2026

Think of one process in your business that makes you sigh every time you have to do it.
Now imagine never having to do it again.
That’s the power of automation.
At The Operations Hub, we help businesses identify repetitive, time-consuming tasks and transform them into streamlined, automated workflows with Odoo
Your team should be spending their time creating value, not repeating the same admin tasks over and over again.
So, what’s the one task you’d automate tomorrow if you could?

12/06/2026

Have a productive Friday…and a great weekend ahead🙌

10/06/2026

Ever found yourself thinking, “There should be an app for that”?

The good news is, there can be.

At The Operations Hub, we design and develop custom Odoo applications for our managed service customers, turning ideas into practical tools that make everyday operations easier, faster and more efficient.
In business, as in many aspects of life, the best solutions aren’t always off the shelf. So, if there’s a process in your business that makes you think, “There must be a better way” …let’s talk about it.
Give us a call on 01244 952472
Book a chat through our website www.theoperationshub.co.uk
Or simply send us a message

01/06/2026

It’s the first day of June.
For many businesses, that means the first set of monthly reports will soon start landing in inboxes. Sales figures, stock levels, project updates, cash flow reports, customer activity…

But here’s a question:

Which number do you look at first?
Every business has that one metric that they use as a performance indicator.

For some it’s revenue, for others it’s margins, utilisation, lead conversion, overdue invoices or stock turnover.
As an Odoo ERP partner, we’re curious:
What’s the first figure you check when a new month begins?