Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Seven tips to Master Microsoft Excel

One of the skills crucial to the success of businesses today is digital literacy. This isn’t the proficiency of reading and reciting gadget labels, but according to Cornell University, “the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet.” One of the first steps involves mastering Microsoft Excel. Here… Continue reading Seven tips to Master Microsoft Excel

Seven Microsoft Excel mastery tips

When was the last time you used Microsoft Excel? And no, hovering over the icon doesn’t count. If it’s taking you too long to remember, then it probably is. Digital literacy is an essential part of finding a job these days, in fact taking a look at it further reveals that proficiency in Excel is… Continue reading Seven Microsoft Excel mastery tips

Optimize daily usage of Microsoft Excel

Recent research by Burning Glass revealed that nearly 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs now require digital proficiency – and jobs that require digital skills pay an average of 18% more than those that don’t. Essentially, the more literate you are digitally, the more money you will make. This means paying extra attention in class (instead… Continue reading Optimize daily usage of Microsoft Excel

Learn from this NFL team’s EMR fumble

ESPN recently reported that a laptop containing the medical records of thousands of NFL players was stolen from the car of a Washington Redskins’ trainer. And while the team released a statement saying no health information protected under HIPAA guidelines was at risk, the incident shows that EMRs are vulnerable no matter the size of… Continue reading Learn from this NFL team’s EMR fumble

Build an Online Community for your Business

The word ‘Community’ is derived from the Latin term communitas meaning ‘things shared by many or all’, which hints at our innate desire to connect with others. With the Internet being such a powerful medium, connecting people regardless of their locations has never been easier. Imagine thousands and thousands of people that are genuinely interested… Continue reading Build an Online Community for your Business

Creating online communities for businesses

Gamers require an effective strategy to thwart the boss, athletes require constant updates on the latest tournaments to improve performance and businesses require an online community to fully thrive. As the saying goes: ‘What comes easy won’t last, and what lasts won’t come easy’. This is especially true when you embark on building an online… Continue reading Creating online communities for businesses

Online community building for businesses

What do circuses, the Internet and Harry Potter fans have in common? They are all communities that house numerous individuals sharing experiences and showing support on a common interest that defies geographical limitations. The 21st Century is an age where information reaches thousands in mere seconds, and what that can do for your business is… Continue reading Online community building for businesses

iPhone: how to decide the best model for you

Even if you’re a longtime Apple user, you might still have a hard time deciding which iPhone is right for you. The number of available models continues to grow and most stores are currently offering at least five different versions. If you’ve been holding off buying one until now, you need to weigh the various… Continue reading iPhone: how to decide the best model for you

Choosing the best iPhone for your needs

Since the first iPhone in 2007, consumers have followed each update and hardware refresh with almost religious devotion. Since then, the number of available models has ballooned to five and picking which one is right for you might not be as easy as it once was. If you weren’t standing in line at 5am to… Continue reading Choosing the best iPhone for your needs

Picking the best iPhone model for you

Apple has done something that many would have previously considered impossible. They have created such a frantic fervor around a mobile phone that consumers across the globe turn out in droves to purchase the newest model. Well, if you weren’t one of those and have only recently decided to upgrade your iPhone but don’t know… Continue reading Picking the best iPhone model for you