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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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When to integrate ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is software that allows businesses to manage business processes and information. Long thought to be a tool exclusively for large businesses, there are an increasing number of solutions being made available to small and medium businesses. Despite this, many business owners are unsure as to whether ERP should be integrated into… Continue reading When to integrate ERP

5 Ways MSPs can help your IT

While technology is without a doubt the backbone of almost every business, it can be difficult for business owners to manage or implement it. To many, technology has become so complex that a dedicated IT team is necessary. One solution that may prove more favorable however is to outsource your IT to a Managed Service… Continue reading 5 Ways MSPs can help your IT

8 data backup tips – Part 1

Backing up your data is an essential business task that should not be ignored. Believe it or not, it’s not a matter of if your systems will crash putting your data at risk, but when. There’s a good chance that you could face data loss if systems crash, and backing up your data will reduce… Continue reading 8 data backup tips – Part 1

iPhone messaging tricks

Messaging apps have become an increasingly popular application that most business operators rely on. Not only do they help with getting information and visuals across, but messaging apps these days allow for voice recording and video integration too. Paired with the number of iPhone users, it’s safe to say that many people are dependent on… Continue reading iPhone messaging tricks

Using Google Custom Search

As businesses increasingly move online, the amount of content produced and viewed is growing exponentially. Some companies produce so much content that it can be tough for visitors to find what they are looking for on your website. One solution to this lies in Google’s Custom Search, which allows you to create your own search… Continue reading Using Google Custom Search

New Facebook account login features

Facebook’s reach has been steadily increasing over the past half decade. Nothing makes this more evident than the fact that you can use your Facebook username and password to log into different apps and sites. While this is convenient, many apps request private information, something users are often uncomfortable with. In order to increase overall… Continue reading New Facebook account login features

10 popular virtualization terms

Virtualization, often defined as the act of moving physical systems to a digital environment, has become one of the most sought after tech improvements, especially for small to medium businesses. While virtualization is popular, it is still complex and has many potentially confusing terms associated with it. To help, we have created a short glossary… Continue reading 10 popular virtualization terms

RTO & RPO for continuity

Metrics are used in nearly every business process, including disaster preparedness and any business continuity plan (BCP) you might have at the ready. Businesses who are looking to ensure that their company will make it through any disaster successfully need to have an effective BCP with metrics like RTO and RPO in place. While both… Continue reading RTO & RPO for continuity

Facebook Messenger now on iPad

With the adoption of social media platforms like Facebook and mobile devices like the iPad, we have seen the way we communicate change drastically in a few short years. Facebook realized this a while ago and introduced a stand-alone messenger app. The only thing is: the app was only optimized for the iPhone, until now… Continue reading Facebook Messenger now on iPad

Android dos and don’ts

One of the biggest business trends is the idea of going mobile. With the heavy adoption of devices like Android tablets, business owners are able to connect with the office from nearly anywhere. This is great news and one of the mains reasons why so many businesses are thinking about adopting Android tablets at work.… Continue reading Android dos and don’ts