Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Common BI mistakes businesses make

Clued-up companies rely on business intelligence (BI) in order to make informed decisions regarding their future. Yet even though businesses invest in BI, they often make mistakes resulting from a lack of knowledge about how best to implement it, and can end up losing more than they can afford. Here is a round-up of common… Continue reading Common BI mistakes businesses make

Inbox zero for all with Outlook’s Clutter

For all the undeniable value that email brings to both personal and business users around the world, there’s something else that can’t be denied: the amount of time we waste dealing with the seemingly endless flow of unwanted and irrelevant messages that land in our inboxes. Even when a message is somehow valuable to us… Continue reading Inbox zero for all with Outlook’s Clutter

Tricks to become more efficient using Mac OS

We’re all busy. That’s why if you’re a Mac user and not familiar with your computer’s shortcuts and tips, they can be a useful advantage that will save hours of your time in the long run. For those who are not well versed in shortcuts and other handy tricks for their beloved Apple computer, here… Continue reading Tricks to become more efficient using Mac OS

How to advertise on Facebook: the basics

Social media marketing has made it possible for businesses to reach targeted audiences easily, and it’s becoming a growing trend. When we talk about social media marketing, Facebook advertising is by far one of the most popular methods out there. More and more companies are starting to advertise on Facebook, and for a good reason… Continue reading How to advertise on Facebook: the basics

Stay productive when working remotely

When many people think of remote working, they imagine a person lounging on the couch in their pajamas with a laptop. Does this vision stir up images of productivity? We doubt it. That’s why it’s important to instill the proper habits of a work-from-home culture into your remote workers’ minds. Here are a few principles… Continue reading Stay productive when working remotely

Containers and Virtual Machines

Virtual machines have been gaining much popularity for the past couple of years, providing businesses with efficient data and application storage space that allows more to be done with less effort. But with the arrival of containers, another virtual storage option, how do you know which is better for your company? Here, we’ll explore and… Continue reading Containers and Virtual Machines

SEO 101: Building an online presence

Over the past few years, technology has taken the business world by storm. With so many people using search engines to find answers, products, and local service providers, you really are missing out if you’ve failed to establish a business website. As more and more business owners jump into the website game, the scramble for… Continue reading SEO 101: Building an online presence

Google boosts security with physical keys

If your business is lacking adequate security protection, the doors are wide open to an attack from outside. To make things worse, security threats are constantly evolving and developing, rendering them more difficult to keep up with. At least Google is on your side – its recent introduction of physical Security Keys for Drive for… Continue reading Google boosts security with physical keys

Why cloud hosts work for business continuity

Businesses rely on an effective business continuity plan to carry them through the storm of disasters. Good continuity plans secure your critical data and keep your company up and running through interruptions of any kind. But having your in-house IT department manage data backup could spell disaster for your business – there’s a good chance… Continue reading Why cloud hosts work for business continuity

Ensure the privacy of iPhone text messages

In today’s interconnected culture where everyone is armed with an internet-enabled mobile device, it can sometimes feel like privacy is becoming extinct quicker than the iPhone 5. And speaking of the iPhone – if you’re a business owner constantly on the go, you may have fallen into the habit of texting confidential information on your… Continue reading Ensure the privacy of iPhone text messages