Remember the days before smartphones — it wasn’t that long ago, yet we are at a point where we can hardly live without them. Our business technology has seen several changes and developments in recent years. It is bound to keep changing way into the future. Because of these advancements, most businesses are heavily dependent on office technology, even for basic operations. Business owners understand that to stay on top of the competition, they need Continue Reading
Category: Productivity
A Second Look at your Hybrid Workforce
In the last two years, companies worldwide have transitioned from a traditional office setup towards a hybrid workforce model as a part of a solution to the pandemic situation. While many employees are going back to the office, physical capacity in the workplace is still limited, and many companies need to make adjustments to accommodate everyone. Many businesses are finding that using a hybrid workforce is a solid long-term solution. Connecting Everyone through Teams In Continue Reading
Tax deduction MSPs and how businesses can benefit from them.
It’s been a turbulent time for businesses over the last 18 months navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. Many had to accelerate their remote work policies and practices. As a result, business IT infrastructures were forced to change rapidly, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) have been in high demand. This trend is set to continue for many years to come. So, why do businesses choose to use tax deduction MSPs? Well, companies can save a lot Continue Reading
Section 179 Deductions that Business Owners can use
When you’re a small business, it’s critical to get your taxes right. Many small business owners look for ways to maximize deductions to minimize how much tax they pay. One tax-saving loophole not everyone knows about that could help is the tax code Section 179 deductions. If you’re unaware of what Section 179 deductions is, this blog will help define it for you. We’ll explain tax 179 deductions and how you can take advantage of Continue Reading
Who Should Handle Your IT?
In our evolving COVID-19 world, we’ve had to re-learn the way we act and think. What worked for our businesses in the past might no longer help us in the future. The pandemic caused a seismic shift for many small businesses. Those who learned to adapt to the changes thrived and survived. With COVID-19 not off the table yet, we’re now in a time where business owners need to be strong, flexible, and determined. That is why we will show you why you need a Continue Reading
Are Cybersecurity and Internet Safety the same?
We use it, but we don’t think about it. Modern society is dependent on technology. Whether it’s your TV, the Internet, a laptop, or a phone, there’s no denying how much life has changed over the last two decades. This online access means that individuals and businesses need to be diligent about their Cybersecurity and Internet Safety. We hear the terms cybersecurity and Internet safety, but are cybersecurity and Internet safety the same? The short answer is no. However, cybersecurity Continue Reading
Shifting your workforce: Preventing Workplace Distractions
It’s fair to say that everyone gets a little distracted at work from time to time. Even with intentions not to procrastinate, it can be a real challenge to stay on task. It can seem almost impossible to avoid distractions. According to statistics, workplace distractions account for a sizeable loss in productivity. Typically, a manager has an interruption every 8 minutes. Also, employees will spend around 28% of their working time dealing with unnecessary interruptions. So, Continue Reading
The Hidden Costs of Hiring an IT Tech
If your business is at the point where you’re thinking about hiring a fulltime IT tech, congratulations! Having enough consistent needs to fill this role means you’ve worked hard and made good decisions that drove business growth. Our best advice? Don’t stop now! Moving forward with hiring requires a lot of analysis to avoid major consequences down the line, though. One of the biggest decisions whether you’ll hire someone directly or use a third-party MSP Continue Reading
How to Spot a Phish
Phishing scams have become one of the most common forms of cybercrime today. Millions of people fall for Phishing scams every day, you may even know some who has fallen for a phishing scam. Phishing e-mails are a great danger to not only your computer, it can also lead to having your identity stolen, or worse it could cause a massive security risk to your business. These e-mails are more concerning due to the fact Continue Reading
More to Microsoft 365 Than you Realize
Microsoft 365 is a collection of application-based services that brings your company an abundance of productivity tools at an affordable cost! With its cloud-based backup, synchronized applications, secure platform, and low-cost, Microsoft 365 covers all your company’s basic application needs. Aside from the basic Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 brings you apps like Teams, Bookings, Planner, and so much more. Microsoft 365 was designed to keep your company’s various Continue Reading