Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Productivity apps for your phone

January is a common time for many people, business owners included, to set goals and resolutions for the year to come. This year, as with years in the past, many business owners and managers will likely have a resolution centered around productivity. Being more productive has obvious benefits, but to become more productive, we often… Continue reading Productivity apps for your phone

Tech trends in 2014

Technology is an important part of any business and has come to be relied on for many tasks performed in a multitude of roles. As you likely know, tech advances at a furious pace, so fast in fact, that it’s often a challenge to keep track of all the innovations and trends. In an effort… Continue reading Tech trends in 2014

Google in 2014 and beyond

Google, one of the world’s largest and most well known companies, offers numerous services and apps that are used by businesses and individuals the world over. 2013 proved to be a solid year for the giant tech company, with many different features and products introduced to make their offerings even better. Now that the year… Continue reading Google in 2014 and beyond

Facebook in 2014 – 5 trends

Social media has become an integral part of most business marketing strategies, and Facebook is the platform of choice for almost all. 2013 was a good year for many businesses with a quality News Feed and Page, as the platform saw a number of business oriented features being introduced, such as enhanced promoted posts and… Continue reading Facebook in 2014 – 5 trends

5 BI trends for 2014

Business Intelligence – the collection and transformation of data into useful information that can be used to make better decisions – is one of the more important business processes, and saw continued popularity in 2013. Because of this increased use, there are a number of trends that we believe will be become favorable in 2014.… Continue reading 5 BI trends for 2014

Configuring Messages on your iPad

With the rise in popularity of tablets there are many different devices available for personal and business use, with one of the most well-known being the iPad. Because many users often have more than one email linked to their device, apps like Messenger – which allows you to send messages and texts to other users… Continue reading Configuring Messages on your iPad

Android trends for 2014

Android has become one of the top two mobile operating systems, and is arguably the most popular if you look at the number of devices it is installed on. In 2013 we saw a number of new high-end Android devices released along with two versions of Android and new Nexus devices. Will 2014 top this… Continue reading Android trends for 2014

Excel 2013’s Quick Analysis

Microsoft Excel is one of the most versatile office tools available to business owners and managers. This spreadsheet creator allows for users to track hours, sales, and really almost any kind of data. It also allows data to be manipulated, usually by visualizing it, so that it is easier to digest and understand. Excel 2013… Continue reading Excel 2013’s Quick Analysis

Switch Plans-easier Office 365 upgrades

Microsoft Office has long been the go-to source for office productivity programs. The cloud version – Office 365 – has proven to be just as useful. Businesses that use Office 365 purchase a plan and pay either monthly or yearly. True to Microsoft, there are numerous plans for all types of users. However, the only… Continue reading Switch Plans-easier Office 365 upgrades

Splitting your Google Doc into columns

At first glance, Google Drive is a powerful cloud-based office solution. Mixing the ability to share and create files, it’s proving to be a useful tool for many businesses. Take for example the word processor – Google Docs – it has many of the important features users need. There are a few features missing however,… Continue reading Splitting your Google Doc into columns