It’s always exciting when you can expand your business’ influence with a new location, but that excitement also brings with it all kinds of complications. There’s always something, whether it’s the technology for the new location or the logistics surrounding the opening. Listed below is a look at how you can make sure that technology is not the thing that holds your business back from opening a new location.
In the relatively short time it has been around, social media has fully ingrained itself into our lives, personally, professionally, and socially. While there are significant advantages to be had in all of these areas, it is also undeniable that social media can easily become overwhelming and negatively impact us. For this reason, sometimes taking a break from social media isn’t a bad idea. Listed below are a few ways to make this break as successful and effective as possible.
Templates are a convenient feature that popular word processing platforms, like Google Docs, offer to help users create specific types of documents. While there are plenty of prebuilt templates available, there’s always the possibility that you have a need that isn’t filled by one of them.
In these cases, you always have the option to build your own. Let’s go over how, and discuss some of the elements and options that your custom Google Docs templates can support.
Passwords are the keys to digital access, but they're often not treated as keys; they aren’t always protected by their users. Alas, people don’t always do everything they can to protect their passwords and there are a lot more scammers out there than pickpockets.
Effective password management is imperative for any organization. It works to maintain the security of online accounts and sensitive information. Listed below are five ways to control and enhance your password management.
With the blockchain becoming more popular as a technology, we thought it would be good to discuss how it works and why you should be aware of it. The zeitgeist usually portrays it as a nefarious tool utilized by cryptocurrency and scams, but at its core, it is far from this; in fact, the applications of such a decentralized and transparent technology make it perfect for certain tasks.
For the small business, mastering advanced communication tools and strategies is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. Listed below is a look at advanced small business communications, discussing the latest technologies, strategies, and best practices that can elevate your business to new heights.
2023 was a banner year for artificial intelligence, with the technology exploding into the mainstream and becoming more accessible by the public than ever before. Listed below is what we’ve seen in the past year in terms of AI changed things for workers and workplaces everywhere.
If you are old enough to remember when, like most computer software, antivirus came in a large textbook-sized box at the store, then you probably remember a time when that was the only protection you really needed.
These days there are countless free versions of antivirus out there. How much protection do these actually provide, and when and where might they be a good fit?
Via cloud-based technology your business can change the way it operates in numerous different ways, all of which can benefit you in the long run. If you haven’t yet considered cloud-based solutions for infrastructure, then you could be missing out on some of the greatest innovations of the past decade. Listed below are some ways your business can start to leverage the cloud to its advantage.
This goes out to all the business owners, managers, department heads, and other leaders in the workplace who have to field user complaints and issues.
Being in this position can be difficult, because you often have to say no. No, we can’t change the timeline or increase the budget for this project. No, we can’t do XYZ that way because it would break compliance. No, we can’t get new hardware/software in until we get it approved in the budget. Repeat ad nauseam.
We’re hoping that you are reading this post to prepare yourself in case your organization were to face a ransomware attack, but if you are suffering from one right now, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately, whether you are a client or not. Ransomware spreads quickly, and once it has infected a system, there really isn’t much you can do to stop it. That being said, there are steps you need to take to come back from this gracefully.
Do you remember a FEW years back when remote work went from being a privilege to the norm? It’s been a while since then, but many businesses have adopted hybrid or full remote operations, and as such, they are able to retain a semblance of normalcy even without the return of in-office work.
Some businesses have managed to get back to the state they were in prior to the pandemic, but there is a reason why a lot of businesses are not pushing the issue. Listed below are some of them, and why forcing the issue with your employees is not necessarily a good idea.
We have the pleasure of working with many organizations, some of whom take more advantage of our remote services than others. We wanted to take a few moments to discuss one of our more discreet client businesses and a challenge we helped them resolve. Hopefully, sharing this won’t land us on the naughty list.
Think about all the experiences you've had thanks to the rapid innovation of technology. We can all agree that technology is cool. These we have $10 drones, mugs that keep your coffee warm, and LEDs everywhere.
So what’s next?
Remote work provides numerous benefits for both your employees and your business, as long as you can overcome the challenges associated with implementing it. One of those challenges is productivity, something which employees might struggle with while working remotely. Listed below are four ways your average remote employee might be challenged by their remote work in terms of productivity.
We write a lot about the cloud, and for good reason: it is one of the most utilized and valuable technologies available to business. The cloud plays a key role in elevating mobile productivity, providing diverse services and features that empower users to access, collaborate, and efficiently execute tasks. Listed below are three critical ways in which the cloud contributes to mobile productivity.
Managing the large number of devices in today's office requires effective tracking and monitoring. The challenge lies in keeping tabs on each device, identifying users, and monitoring usage patterns. If your technology isn't currently being tracked, it's imperative to start doing so. The implementation of an inventory management system offers a more efficient and streamlined approach to this task.
Having a professional perspective always helps, it’s just that in today’s world of inflated rates for everything, it’s hard to find experts that don’t charge an arm and a leg. IT consulting plays an imperative role in helping businesses gain a better perspective on their technology landscape. Listed below are several ways in which IT consulting can contribute to a more informed and strategic approach to technology within a business.
Sometimes, good things come to an end. For users who have been using the popular note-taking application Evernote, that time might be now. Listed below is an explanation about why users are jumping ship from what was arguably once the best note-taking app in the world, and what options you might have.
Unfortunately, some of the biggest retail days of the year are some of the biggest days for scams, the entire holiday season seeing an increase in threats toward retailers and, as a result, the consumers that are just looking for that perfect gift for their loved ones. Listed below are some statistics and trends to see what insights we can glean.
