Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Build cross-department collaboration with ERP

When you started your business, everyone was probably working in the same room – or at least the same building. Collaboration was a given, and communication didn’t need much support.  As your business grows, a more dispersed workforce needs help to keep them connected. ERP can provide the foundation to share the information across departments… Continue reading Build cross-department collaboration with ERP

6 important iPad gestures

One of the biggest, and arguably most useful, hardware trends is touch. It seems like almost every piece of new tech, from computers to tablets, and even to fridges or car navigation, comes with touch screens. The main way to interact with the majority of these devices is through the gesture, and if you have… Continue reading 6 important iPad gestures

Set up Outlook.com on your tablet

Outlook is a Microsoft application that lets you access different email accounts and Microsoft’s own email service from one program. Aside from being included in the Microsoft Office Suite, it can also be accessed using your Web browser by going to Outlook.com. For those who would like to access their Outlook.com account on the go… Continue reading Set up Outlook.com on your tablet

Using BI in your business

Business Intelligence, or BI, refers to the processes and systems involved in the collection of business information for analysis to determine the past and current status of your company. It serves to give a better insight into what is about to transpire. Many companies from different industries use BI tools in their business, but the… Continue reading Using BI in your business

Using the new search folder in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is an application included in the Microsoft Office Suite. While it’s most commonly used to access different email accounts e.g., personal and business, it also has other features, including calendar, contacts, and tasks. It also comes with a search folder that lets you instantly find messages that fall under certain criteria. Outlook is… Continue reading Using the new search folder in Outlook

How to name cells in Excel

Excel is one of the applications included in Microsoft Office, Microsoft’s suite of office productivity software. Microsoft Office applications can run on almost every system businesses use, including Windows and Mac. Excel is specifically used for creating spreadsheets, basic databases, analyzing data, and even simplifying management. Many spreadsheets can be a challenge to navigate. One… Continue reading How to name cells in Excel

Important questions to ask a webmaster

It’s now common that when someone wants to find a business they first search on the Internet, looking for a business in their local area that can meet their needs. Because of this, it’s essential that businesses of all sizes have a Web presence. The best way to do this is to create a website.… Continue reading Important questions to ask a webmaster

Google drives storage prices down

For Google users, Google Drive is quickly becoming one of the most indispensable tools available. Many store important files, information and even do all of their office related document creation on it. Some go even further and link it with their mobile phones, using it to store images and mobile data. All of this requires… Continue reading Google drives storage prices down

Expand distribution channels with ERP

The business of distribution is changing. Barriers between customer and suppliers are being eliminated by the internet and ever-improving logistics management. As a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, these changes offer you the opportunity to expand your distribution channels. While the opportunities to work directly with your end-user have never been better, consumer expectations have never… Continue reading Expand distribution channels with ERP

Security strategy – do you audit it?

Security of a business’s systems and networks should be important to many business owners and managers. In fact, an increasing number of companies are implementing security strategies. While these strategies do keep businesses secure, there is one critical element that could cause plans to fail, leading to an increased chance of a breach of security:… Continue reading Security strategy – do you audit it?