Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Interruption insurance for businesses

Natural disasters have increased exponentially in the last few years – something that has resulted in a number of small and medium-sized business owners turning to business interruption insurance for protection. Covering many scenarios that regular business insurance simply ignores, adequate protection can be the make-or-break factor when it comes to surviving a natural or… Continue reading Interruption insurance for businesses

Twitter alerts users to cyber attacks

Something known as “state-sponsored cyber attacks” may not be something you have heard of until now. But with both Facebook and Google viewing the problem as serious enough to warn their users about, it seems this is an issue that could be here to stay. And now with Twitter also recently taking steps to alert… Continue reading Twitter alerts users to cyber attacks

Choosing your MacBook: which one is best?

Thinking of buying a new MacBook? Apple now has four primary models to choose from: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro with Retina display, and the latest 12-inch MacBook. With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for you. In this article, we’re going to look at each… Continue reading Choosing your MacBook: which one is best?

Scenarios that might require BCP action

Do you know when to invoke your Business Continuity Plan? A lot of business owners assume they know when it will be required, but the reality is that it can be hard to determine when a BCP is really necessary. It’s important you are able to assess what is taking place, and make an informed… Continue reading Scenarios that might require BCP action

5 tips for a successful Office 365 migration

Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is a tool that promotes collaboration and productivity in the workplace – that’s just one of the many reasons businesses are adopting this powerful application. But migrating to the platform is not as simple as it might seem. There are many things to keep in mind, and it’s important that you… Continue reading 5 tips for a successful Office 365 migration

Cortana tips and tricks for an easier life

Over the years, the virtual assistant has evolved. First there was the Microsoft Paperclip (aka Clippy), later we had Siri, and now we have Cortana, the new assistant for Microsoft Windows 10. If you’re a Windows 10 user who loves the operating system just as much as we do, you may be curious as to… Continue reading Cortana tips and tricks for an easier life

Is the iPad Pro worth buying?

With the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro both recently released, there is a lot of debate to be had as to which is the better device. So instead of looking at the differences between these two, let’s just focus on what’s special about the iPad Pro. Is it worth buying? How is it… Continue reading Is the iPad Pro worth buying?

How to create Facebook ads that convert

It’s the holiday season, and that means people are more likely than ever to spend money. While people are out shopping in full force, many come home to warm up and inevitably end up surfing their favorite social media network: Facebook. So if you’ve been trying to get a piece of this action with little… Continue reading How to create Facebook ads that convert

The 7 must-have apps for any Android tablet

The Google Play Store is filled with hundreds of thousands of Android applications, many of which add great functionality and value to your device, but some of which are simply a waste of memory. So how do you sort the good ones from the bad? We’ve highlighted seven must-have apps that you need to try… Continue reading The 7 must-have apps for any Android tablet

Virtualization questions to consider

We’ve seen first hand just how beneficial office virtualization can be for small and medium-sized businesses. Of course the process isn’t as simple as snapping your fingers, or saying presto, and having a smooth running, virtualized office appear. It is a long process and you will have to answer a lot of questions. Here are… Continue reading Virtualization questions to consider