Smart devices in your home can help with every aspect of daily life, and provide security, comfort, and convenience. Generally, all you need to set up most devices is a power source and Wi-Fi connection. A little guidance helps, which is what this article is meant to do! You can start with one or two devices and then add on […]
As of 2018, 3.6% of the U.S. workforce worked from home. Since the 2019-2020 COVID pandemic, work-from-home numbers has grown exponentially. Though the transition has been abrupt for many, entrepreneurs and companies have adapted quickly. For business owners, you might wonder what remote business growth can look like now and beyond. Will going remote alter your strategies? The answer depends […]
The Nest 3rd Generation Learning Thermostat from Nest Labs, is the newest smart home device you are going to want for your home! As more and more devices are made “smart” for home use, few are actually improving quality of life and saving you money. Usually it is a trade off of sorts. But now, with Nest, you can not […]
According to the Harvard Business Review, companies focusing on employee experience tend to be four times as profitable than those that do not. Since technology is now such a central part of the overall work experience, it is more important than ever to have technology solutions that put people first. There is often a disconnect between employers and employees when […]
Remember the days when business phones were all about making and receiving phone calls? Besides looking for the best deal on local and long-distance phone service, decision makers only had a few choices and features to consider for conventional landlines. ‘What phone features and options are most important to the business? Are you a small business that wants to appear […]
Every office needs information technology (IT) for their operations. A catch-all term, IT refers to everything from your employees’ computers, to systems such as wifi, video conferencing, file sharing, software, email, and remote access. Despite their reliance on technology, most small and medium sized businesses don’t have dedicated IT departments. Often IT management and troubleshooting falls to operations, engineering, or […]
Congratulations on your new business! Start-up costs can easily escalate, and tech is often one of the bigger expenses. It’s not that everything is high priced, but the sheer number of technologies available can overwhelm smart decision making. The latest tech is dangled in front of you with amazing features you didn’t know you needed, and suddenly your budget has […]
Will you give up service if you outsource IT to a virtual team? I mean, there’s something to be said for having your IT staff in the building… right? We’ll tell you what can be said: “It’s more expensive and you get less service.” Here’s a look at how you can actually save money and get more value by moving […]
[th_gallery ids=’854,860,469′ columns=’3′ link=’file’] You recognize this guy on the left – the young, slightly nerdy guy with the t-shirt? This guy is great, but is he available 24/7/365? Does he have the tools and resources of a full IT organization behind him? Is he even available during the day when you need help? Many small businesses we sit down […]
In a single year, more than 14 million American businesses are the victim of a cyber attack. You might think that these hackers only go after the big fish — but think again. In fact, small businesses are a higher risk than ever before when it comes to hacking vulnerability. Hacking, potential data loss, and other network security threats can […]