Technology Advice for Small Businesses

5 Tips for new BCP technology

Businesses of all sizes should take the time to implement business continuity plans if they want their business to survive a potential disaster. In order to do this, you need technology to support your plans. Even businesses with plans in place need to replace their technology eventually. The issue is how you know when to… Continue reading 5 Tips for new BCP technology

Looking at OS X Yosemite

Earlier this year Apple introduced OS X Yosemite, the next version of their popular desktop operating system. In mid-October the company released Yosemite into the wild, and with it comes a wide number of updates and features that business users will benefit from. Here is an overview of the most useful extras for businesses. Upgrading… Continue reading Looking at OS X Yosemite

Define: 10 Common cloud terms

As a business owner you likely don’t have time to sit down and learn all the terminology associated with the cloud when you are looking for a new solution. Because this is a rather complex topic, with experts often throwing around confusing terms, it is easy to be overwhelmed. To help, here are some simple… Continue reading Define: 10 Common cloud terms

Google Sheets now with Spell Check

With Google Apps, such as Google Sheets, businesses have a powerful cloud-based spreadsheet creation tool. While Sheets does offer a wide variety of useful functions and features, there are some that have been missing. One such feature is Spell Check. If you have missed this, don’t dismay. In fact, Google has recently implemented Spell Check… Continue reading Google Sheets now with Spell Check

3 new Nexus devices coming soon!

Every system needs a benchmark, and for Android that standard is Google’s Nexus line of devices. These phones and tablets offer users a pure Android experience, along with hardware that sets the trend for the coming year. In mid October, Google launched not one but three new Nexus devices and officially named the next version… Continue reading 3 new Nexus devices coming soon!

Installing WP apps on an SD card

Windows Phone devices, while not as popular as other systems, have become a viable mobile system for many small to medium businesses. There are a wide variety of useful features available on the system these phones use, including the ability to move or install apps onto a MicroSD card. If your device has an SD… Continue reading Installing WP apps on an SD card

What comes after Windows 8? Windows 10!

Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft has noted that they will be releasing an update to Windows nearly every year. This year, in late September, the company announced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. When it is released users will benefit from a number of useful features being introduced. Here is a… Continue reading What comes after Windows 8? Windows 10!

Social media content to share

Social media, for many companies, has become an integral part of their overall marketing strategy. In order to be successful with your social marketing initiatives, you need to develop content that users will share. This is easier said than done though, especially when it comes to selecting the type of content to develop. Here are… Continue reading Social media content to share

Avoiding Office 365 migration failure

Office 365, the cloud-based version of Office, is quickly becoming one of the most popular software suites used by small and medium businesses. With an ever increasing number of businesses migrating to this solution, it is not surprising that so many businesses consider making the move. However as there is always a chance of failure… Continue reading Avoiding Office 365 migration failure

Layering calendars on Google Calendar

There are a wide variety of tools business owners and managers rely on, on a daily basis. One of the most valuable is the calendar, or Google Calendar if you are a Google Apps user. This app offers users numerous features that are expected of digital calendars, and some features that aren’t. One such feature… Continue reading Layering calendars on Google Calendar