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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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3 productivity questions you need to ask

Most of us have this fantasy that technology is going to make everything better automatically. But is that really true? When you stop and take a moment to reflect, does checking your email ten times a day, keeping your break/fix contractor on speed dial, or purchasing yet another workflow app really make your business more… Continue reading 3 productivity questions you need to ask

Why businesses should opt for CRM

However good you are at running your business, you’ll not get very far without a steady stream of customers. So you need to look after them. One of the factors that differentiates good companies from great ones is customer relationship management, commonly known as CRM. Over the past few years, thanks to the huge growth… Continue reading Why businesses should opt for CRM

4 disaster protection tips for your business

As a business owner you put everything into its success – your time, skills, and financial resources. With that in mind, you should take important steps to secure your business in the event of a disaster. Disasters, whether in the form of floods or IT system failures, compromise your company’s hard-earned reputation and client trust.… Continue reading 4 disaster protection tips for your business

Android users see Google Calendar update

You are not alone in counting on Google power to keep your schedule in check – ever growing numbers of us turn to Google’s cloud-powered Calendar tool for a helping hand in organizing our day-to-day lives. But until now, Android fans have lacked some of the functionality available in the app on other platforms. The… Continue reading Android users see Google Calendar update

Want more business? Google plans to help

When you Google your business, does it show up in search results? The chances are it does, but if it’s buried on page 20 it’s not going to get much traffic. If this sounds like you, Google has started a new initiative to help small businesses rank higher more easily. It’s called Let’s Put Our… Continue reading Want more business? Google plans to help

Beware a drop in your Facebook page likes

For businesses using Facebook to promote themselves locally, nationally or even globally, your page like count is pretty much the holy grail. It’s arguably the most important metric you can use to get a handle on the reach of your posts and the effectiveness of, and return on investment, from your Facebook marketing efforts. Yet… Continue reading Beware a drop in your Facebook page likes

What to do when your PC abruptly slows down

You just got back from lunch and are settling down into your office chair. You open up your planner to check your schedule, and then wake your PC from sleep. Time to check emails. But wait, something’s wrong. You’re…waiting. Your computer is moving as slow as a brontosaurus and the problem appears to go deeper… Continue reading What to do when your PC abruptly slows down

Finally, Google Calendar for iPhone

iPhone users around the world rejoice – your busy life can now be kept in order on your favorite smartphone, as Google has finally unveiled the long absent Calendar app for Apple fans. There will be no more trying to half-heartedly integrate the features of Google Calendar with your iPhone’s in-built scheduling tools. You can… Continue reading Finally, Google Calendar for iPhone

Securing your email account

In today’s technology-driven world, everyone uses email as the central hub for their personal internet activities, whether it’s communication, forum registration or newsletter signups. Email is one of the most useful tools the internet has made possible. But as emails become more prevalent, the importance of email security becomes more significant than ever. Applying these… Continue reading Securing your email account

Data warehouses boost business efficiency

Regardless of the size of your company, chances are you’ve heard of data warehouses, but perhaps are unsure exactly what they are and how your organization can benefit from them. Successful companies all have one thing in common – they make the best decisions based on the data at hand, which usually lead to good… Continue reading Data warehouses boost business efficiency