An IT refresh plan isn’t just smart - it’s essential! Outdated tech costs small businesses 98 hours a year. That’s 12 days of lost productivity. Planning ahead protects productivity, security, and your bottom line. Is your hardware helping you move forward? Or holding you back? #SMBLeadership #ITStrategy #ManagedServices #Productivity
Most SMBs keep everything, "just in case". But that “save it all” mindset creates risk, not safety. A smart data retention policy helps you decide what to keep, what to delete, and when. It’s not just IT, it’s leadership. What’s one type of data your business holds that no longer serves you? #SmartIT #SMBLeadership #CyberSecurity
We use our devices every day, so they need to work well for our needs. A device that’s slow or broken is inconvenient and can affect productivity for day-to-day tasks. But buying a brand new phone or laptop isn’t always the best option. We’ll cover eight things you should consider before making the purchase
Data is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Managing this data throughout its lifecycle can be challenging. Data lifecycle management (DLM) refers to several processes and policies. They govern the handling, storage, and eventual disposal of data. Businesses generate and store vast amounts of data. As this happens, the importance
In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses heavily rely on efficient IT systems to stay competitive and deliver superior customer experiences. When a business owner hears that their old reliable IT person is giving their notice, it can initially raise concerns and uncertainties. However, rather than perceiving this as a setback, it's crucial to view
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization. A year-end
Digital footprints cover today's modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they're hired. They get a company email address and application logins. They may even update their LinkedIn page to connect to your company. When an employee leaves a company, there is a process that needs to happen. This is the process
Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months later? Maybe you didn’t pay attention to the storage capacity and ran out of space. Or you may have glossed over memory and experienced constant freeze-ups. An investment in a new PC isn’t something you want to do lightly.
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough.But this way of thinking can cause issues for small and mid-sized business owners. Employees aren’t mind readers. Things that you think
