Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Get your Chrome bookmarks in other browsers

Even the most fanatical Google fan has cause to use browsers other than Chrome from time to time. After all, while Chrome might have crept a long way up the popularity scale, there are still alternatives out there – among them Firefox, Safari and even Internet Explorer. Whether you prefer to use another browser on… Continue reading Get your Chrome bookmarks in other browsers

Meet Cortana, your PA for Windows 10

Hey Cortana! Saying this phrase to your Windows 10-installed laptop or PC will bring up your very own digital voice assistant. While you might not think much of it, utilizing Cortana can help you save valuable time and energy. Whether you’re looking for a specific file or wanting to send an e-mail, Cortana can assist… Continue reading Meet Cortana, your PA for Windows 10

Three types of business dashboards

As you seek to better understand your customers and make more informed business decisions, dashboards are a critical addition to your business intelligence toolbox. But there are many types of dashboards out there, each with unique purposes – how do you determine which one is best for your company? We’ve listed three of the most… Continue reading Three types of business dashboards

Keyboard shortcuts for Facebook

Some people love them, others hate them. But the fact of the matter is that keyboard shortcuts can save you time. And if you find yourself on Facebook often, now you can use them to bounce around your beloved social media network quicker than ever before. Here’s the lowdown on how you can use keyboard… Continue reading Keyboard shortcuts for Facebook

Steps to get your ORM started

Online Reputation Management (ORM) is something ever more companies are investing in. Even small and medium-sized businesses are getting in on the act. In today’s world, a company’s online reputation is more likely than ever to make or break them. The good news is setting up your company’s ORM is probably easier than you think.… Continue reading Steps to get your ORM started

How to prepare your business for VoIP

Young customer support representative looking at camera with smile

Businesses everywhere are embracing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Do you have a VoIP phone system in place? When it comes to transitioning your business from traditional phone lines over to VoIP, preparation is vital to seamless and successful implementation. Here are the key components… Continue reading How to prepare your business for VoIP

How to grow your email list with social media

The coveted email list: it can be the difference between a growing business and one that sputters out before it gets off the ground. So what can you do to grow yours? Although it’s often less talked about, social media can be an instrumental tool to gain subscribers. Here are three tips on how you… Continue reading How to grow your email list with social media

Streak snoozes emails and clears your inbox

Nobody wants to arrive at the office in the morning to an inbox full of hideous emails, and then to have those same messages staring at you all the way through the day – it’s a certified motivation and productivity killer if there ever was one. But it’s the reality for most of us, and… Continue reading Streak snoozes emails and clears your inbox

Reduce the costs of your data center

Data centers can be expensive, and they can suck up large amounts of energy fast. With that said, do you know how much yours is costing you every month? You may be afraid to find out the answer. Not to fear though, there are specific steps you can take to get your data center costs… Continue reading Reduce the costs of your data center

Office Mobile released for Windows 10

Microsoft has released Office Mobile apps as part of the worldwide rollout of Windows 10. Tablet users with Windows 10 can enjoy free access to the mobile versions of Microsoft’s popular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote applications. The mobile version of these applications is designed with a “touch-first’ interface to improve functionality for tablet users… Continue reading Office Mobile released for Windows 10