These Technologies Can Help You Run Your Small Business Better
Running a small business can be challenging. But advancements in technology have opened a world of opportunities. Small business owners can use digital tools to streamline operations. As well as improve efficiency, and boost productivity. From innovative software to cutting-edge hardware, there are a lot of tools to choose from. The right technology can help […]
The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement
Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They’ve had to shift how their employees operate. Remote work is very much here to stay. Organizations and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. Cost savings is a driver for supporting remote work. Employee morale and productivity also can […]
Make your business tech more like Thanksgiving, and NOT like Christmas or Halloween.
I’m going to say something weird here, but by the end it will make sense. Your business technology needs to be like the holiday Thanksgiving. At least in the purest sense of the holiday as we all imagine it. Your technology should NOT be like Christmas or Halloween. That sounds kind of strange, but here’s […]
Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals
You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually mean? What do they mean for the day-to-day of running your business? Collaboration can’t happen without shared goals. When departments are siloed and unconnected, priorities can conflict. People are doing their best but may not be moving in the same direction. […]
7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office
The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical. VoIP allows companies to stay in contact with customers and […]
5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols
One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in your network, risk increases. But add too many security gates, and productivity can dwindle. It’s a fine balance between the two, but one you can achieve. Organizations need to recognize the importance of both. And […]
Taking payments in your business is the *MOST* important thing (and the most fun IMO).
So how can you make it better? Payment processing is a commodity offered by Intuit, Costco, your local bank, etc. It’s easy, but it’s not necessarily good or cheap. If you go with somebody like Costco or Stripe, you are not getting a great rate on your fees. These are large companies that do not […]
Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed. User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of […]
How your business can continue to thrive during uncertain times
Many small business owners are concerned about the current economic times. Here are three ways that your business can be better prepared and even thrive during these times. Secure and protect what you already have. Putting proper security platforms into play is crucial to detecting issues before they happen. There are lots of attack vectors […]
5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace
The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means. During the worst of the pandemic, […]