Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Social media trends in 2014

Social media is now so common that it’s expected that a company has a presence on at least one network. Because of the high level of use, sites have started to enter a more mature phase, where users are finding other ways to leverage the services. We will undoubtedly see a change in the way… Continue reading Social media trends in 2014

What is SkyDrive pro?

Many small to medium businesses rely on Microsoft’s vast array of products in order to function. One of the more popular platforms businesses are turning to is Office 365 and SharePoint. Together these two platforms allow businesses to create documents, collaborate, store files, create social networks, and more. One particularly useful program included with SharePoint… Continue reading What is SkyDrive pro?

What to do if Chrome stops working

When it comes to the Internet browser, users are almost spoiled for choice, with many choosing Google’s Chrome. As businesses continue to rely on the browser, using it for everything from communication, to email, to storage, and document creation, they need to rely on a browser that works well. While Chrome is a great browser,… Continue reading What to do if Chrome stops working

4 security threats in 2014

In the first few weeks of each new year, you often see business leaders and managers setting goals for the year to come. Most of these goals are determined based off of trends that have been identified as valuable. When it comes to security however, it is a good idea to not look at trends… Continue reading 4 security threats in 2014

5 productivity apps for 2014

Each new year many people, business managers included, set out on a course of self improvement. The goals or resolutions they set for themselves are often ambitious. Take for example boosting productivity. It’s not easy to improve your productivity, but there are a number of tools that can help. One such tool is the various… Continue reading 5 productivity apps for 2014

Important tech trends in 2014

Each year there are a number of popular tech related trends that come and go, and some business owners often struggle to stay on top of what’s hot and what’s not. 2013 saw a number of important tech developments and changes, such as the continued rise of social media and the increased use of mobile… Continue reading Important tech trends in 2014

5 things to expect from Google in 2014

In 2013, Google released a number of popular products and updates that have once again solidified the company’s status as the Internet giant. From new devices, to advanced search capabilities, business and individual users benefited greatly from the past year’s developments. But, now that we are in 2014, all eyes are turned to the year… Continue reading 5 things to expect from Google in 2014

5 Facebook trends for 2014

Ask most business owners and managers what social media platform their company uses, and the answer will likely be Facebook. This site has become one of the most important marketing tools for many businesses, and in 2013 the company introduced many useful business oriented features. As 2014 starts, many are wondering what trends they should… Continue reading 5 Facebook trends for 2014

BI trends for 2014

One of the more important business functions is making decisions. In order to make any choice and resolution in business you need to ensure that you have the correct background information. That’s why Business Intelligence has become so popular – it helps us make better decisions with the data in hand. As we enter 2014,… Continue reading BI trends for 2014

Changing email accounts on Messages

Apple’s iPad is arguably the most popular tablet, favored by both business and individual users alike. Apps like Messenger allow users to send free text messages to other iOS users, thus making communication easier. Because most people who own an iPad have more than one email account – e.g., work and personal – you need… Continue reading Changing email accounts on Messages