During this time when the economy is unpredictable and competition among companies is fierce, business owners everywhere are all looking to increase profits and cut costs. One of the best places to start is by looking at how you are currently setting up your IT infrastructure and ensuring you are taking a business approach to your IT management.
Depending on who you ask, you might get a different answer. So, is your data really safe in the cloud?
Every day you hear a new story around cloud-based solutions being hacked and exploited (iCloud anyone??). So who do you trust to give you the truth on how to keep your data safe using cloud technology that is going to help you grow your business without the threat of dismantling it through an online security breach? It can be a dangerous place to play if you don’t have the street smarts needed to keep you safe.
There’s a great tool called OneNote in Microsoft Office that has the ability to improve your productivity and make your day a little easier.
Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking tool that works seamlessly across different devices and platforms to improve how you work and communicate with others.
In every job there are tools needed. Whether it’s a hammer, a scalpel or a computer these tools are key to completing a task and being successful in your work.
When these tools aren’t available because they are broken or not working for some other reason, this hinders your ability to do your job.
Businesses and nonprofits are always looking for ways to reduce IT costs. Here are three easy steps to do exactly that.
Step 1: Don’t Own the Farm, go to the Local Grocery Store Instead
Does it make sense to invest in chickens for the purpose of laying eggs or buying a cow to produce milk? The intelligent course of action is to go to the local grocery store as needed and buy your eggs and milk from professionals and farmers who specialize in this area of production.
Similar to your bank account, house, car or other important things you need to keep your computer safe.
When I say safe and secure, I mean both from a physical and digital risk perspective. How do you protect your device from theft? And if the laptop or desktop is taken have you taken steps to stop the thieves from getting into your machine and accessing your files?
Protecting yourself from computer viruses is also important.
Buying IT support should be an engaging process, so it is important you work with a trusted professional and not someone who is just looking to sell you a service. Below are some ways to help you evaluate providers and find affordable IT support for small business.
When choosing between multiple Managed Service Providers (MSPs) it can be confusing because you are not buying a product commodity, such as a cell phone, clothing item or car. You are investing in a consultative IT solution to take your business to the next level.
If you are not confident about your current backup system, you should be thinking about what the best backup service is and how it can better protect your critical business data.
There are two important parts of a backup service. One is the backup software and technology being used, which we have reviewed in a previous post.
More and more businesses are looking to save costs and move their systems to the cloud. This includes everything from email to lines of business. This is where the world is going and it makes sense from a mobility and cost saving point of view, but with everything new there come new risks that must be considered and prepared for.