It is not uncommon for a new business just starting out to try to cut costs where ever they can to keep overhead low.One of the ways they do this is by calling for IT help only when something goes wrong, rather than having their tech regularly maintained. But is this...
A company data loss incident today is akin to a fire taking out every single paper file a company stored in cabinets a century ago. Today’s businesses largely use digital files that store customer records, company accounting files, employee records, all their...
When working in business, you’ll often hear the term “proactive” being used. Such as, “Please follow up with your leads proactively!” or “Can we send a proactive email out about that shipping delay?” Proactive is defined as creating or controlling a situation by...
When you’re working to build your small business, it’s natural to try to do as much as you can yourself to save money. But there are certain things where trying handle it alone can actually stunt your business growth and cost you more.Most people wouldn’t try to do a...
Technology is always evolving and the businesses that adapt are often the ones that get ahead of their competitors. Innovations in cloud technology and automated applications can have an immediate positive impact on a company, including their sales and revenue.In our...
The year is nearly over and these last few weeks are when small business owners plan for the year ahead. There’s nothing like that blank slate of a new year to get a team excited about what the future holds. So, how do you make sure you’re prepared to start the new...
The holiday season is here and that means lots of online shopping will be going on. And while most employers want their staff to shop on their own time, inevitably they will be doing some shopping while at the office, and while connected to your business Wi-Fi. Even...
Many small business entrepreneurs are also fans of tech gadgets, especially if they enhance productivity. For example, when the Apple Watch came out back in 2015, it was immediate a ‘must have’ cool gadget of the year, but it also was a productivity tool, making it...
Technology makes life today pretty easy. In fact, user convenience is often what drives innovation in digital technology. From smart phone to the “Internet of Things” automation software, we increasingly live our lives connected to the web. But have you ever wondered...
Today’s world is one that increasingly moves within the digital realm. It should come as no surprise, then, that the business landscape is adapting to work with these needs rather than against them. From virtual work spaces to online knowledge bases, cloud computing...
