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What is a business continuity plan?

Disaster can strike at any time. And when it does, it may cripple your business operations, unless you have a business continuity plan (BCP) ready. It’s different from a disaster recovery plan (DCP), though the latter is a part of a BCP. DCP only focuses on the recovery of the organization’s IT assets, while BCP… Continue reading What is a business continuity plan?

4 best free business Mac apps

Mac computers are known for their security and stability. This is why many business owners choose to use them in the office. While there were only limited apps available for Macs in the past, more and more applications are being created specifically for Mac users to enjoy. There are many free apps that you can… Continue reading 4 best free business Mac apps

What to do about Windows XP

Many people, business owners included, believe that Microsoft’s operating system XP is one of the best systems out there. As such, they are still using this in their businesses and homes, and intend to do so for the foreseeable future. The problem with this however, especially for businesses, is that Microsoft is no longer supporting… Continue reading What to do about Windows XP

Benefits of Google Places

Google Places for Business is a free application that you can use to make your local listings easier to find online. Businesses can use their Google account to sign in to the app and start creating listings. Aside from using the Web application, you may also download the mobile app to view and edit listings… Continue reading Benefits of Google Places

5 ERP vendor questions that lead to long term ROI

For growing and startup businesses, choosing the ERP system that is the best fit for your circumstances is the first step. Your choice of implementation partner can make the difference between a system that works and a system that accelerates your growth. A great technology partner will share the best practices that deliver continuous business… Continue reading 5 ERP vendor questions that lead to long term ROI

20 popular Web designer terms

Business owners often have more than one role, overseeing many different aspects of the day-to-day operations at once. A possible problem that can arise though is that they may not be experts in every area which can cause confusion or issues. Take for example Web design – business owners might know what they want their… Continue reading 20 popular Web designer terms

Office Mobile for Android now free

Office Mobile was first introduced as Pocket Office in 1996, with only Word and Excel included in the suite. Pocket Office was then changed to Office Mobile with the release of the 5.0 version of the Windows Mobile OS. With this release, PowerPoint was included in the Office programs. When Office Mobile 2013 was released… Continue reading Office Mobile for Android now free

Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system supports the traditional desktop but was designed to mainly improve the experience of tablet users. It was released in 2012 and received mixed reviews, especially as its new interface was so different from the look of the previous operating systems. The most noticeable change is the Start screen, which displays… Continue reading Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

Tools for social media visuals

Social media is an important tool for any business, and those that want to really engage with customers and valuable connections really need to have visual forward content. The problem many business owners come across is in finding the right software to create this content. Sure, you can use a program like Adobe Photoshop, but… Continue reading Tools for social media visuals

Top features of OneNote 2013

OneNote is one of the Microsoft products that comes with most versions of the Office suite. It can also be installed as a standalone application for free. This program is available on various platforms, including Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, Android, and iOS devices. It is also accessible via your Web browser as part of… Continue reading Top features of OneNote 2013

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