Technology Advice for Small Businesses

The facts about virtualization

Every IT company around wants to save you money and increase your efficiency. A lot of these solutions are pretty straightforward, but others, like virtualization, can be more complex. You’ve probably heard of the benefits of virtualization by now, but might still have concerns. Let’s separate the fact from fiction when it comes to the… Continue reading The facts about virtualization

How to get a return on social media marketing

Do you ever feel like you’re the only business owner who struggles to market their company through social media? Are you confused as to why you’re not gaining any traction? Well, you’re not alone. A recent survey reveals that many small business owners struggle gaining a return on their social media marketing efforts. Here’s how… Continue reading How to get a return on social media marketing

The Android tablet with a $50 price tag

Buying a top-of-the-range tablet for personal use can be expensive enough – it’s likely to set you back a good few hundred dollars. So imagine the cost of kitting out your entire team of staff with new tablets; it’s what holds back plenty of businesses from doing just that, despite the obvious benefits to efficiency… Continue reading The Android tablet with a $50 price tag

Microsoft’s Lumia 950 is coming soon

Brace yourselves, Windows Phone fans – Microsoft is about to launch the latest Lumia 950 smartphone at its annual event this coming October 6th. For the best part of 2015, Microsoft has directed its focus on the affordable segment of the smartphone market. But not for much longer – this new Lumia 950 release is… Continue reading Microsoft’s Lumia 950 is coming soon

Are your employees prepared for disaster?

Disasters can come in all shapes and sizes. No matter what happens, your business can be prepared by creating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). It’s important for your BCP to address the roles of your staff members, so that they are able to assist in keeping the company running during these stressful occasions. Make sure… Continue reading Are your employees prepared for disaster?

Make your laptop battery last longer

Have you ever seen that your laptop battery life was in the red and started looking around frantically for an electrical outlet only to find nothing? It’s a pretty stressful situation, especially if you are working on something important. Here are a few things you can do to buy a few more minutes of life… Continue reading Make your laptop battery last longer

What is behavioral biometrics?

Static biometrics like fingerprint sensors should make life a lot easier; no longer do we have to type in security passwords on our mobile phones, or risk having passwords breached. Still, this technology is only available on high-end smartphones, and is not ubiquitous. But thanks to behavioral biometrics, the future of mobile phone security could… Continue reading What is behavioral biometrics?

Get more done with these 4 productivity tools

Ever get the feeling that you’re never going to catch up on all the tasks on your to-do list; that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to truly be on top of things? It’s common among busy entrepreneurs and executives, and of course the constant drowning sensation itself isn’t exactly conducive to doing… Continue reading Get more done with these 4 productivity tools

Marshmallow arrives as Android’s new OS

Marshmallows might be something you only associated with campfires and mugs of hot chocolate but, in much the same way as Apples and Blackberries will never again be mere fruit, so the humble gelatin-filled marshmallow is giving its name to the latest iteration of the Android operating system – also known as Android 6.0 M.… Continue reading Marshmallow arrives as Android’s new OS

What to know to create a website that converts

Creating a website that converts visitors into customers may often times feel like a complex puzzle. What worked 20, 10, or even five years ago may no longer work today. So what’s the secret to transforming your website into a modern marketing tool that converts visitors into customers? Here are five ideas that are sure… Continue reading What to know to create a website that converts