Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Reasons to use predictive analytics

Growing up we are constantly told that predicting the future is at best mere guess work, and there is no real way to tell what our future may hold. While this may be the case for much of life, in business there are ways to make accurate forecasts. One option at your disposal to be… Continue reading Reasons to use predictive analytics

Virtualization 101

Productivity and cost-efficiency are two key factors of a successful business. However, these factors can be compromised due to financial issues brought about by using traditional in-house server models. One option at your disposal that could help you realize better success is virtualization. The problem is, some business owners are unsure as to what virtualization… Continue reading Virtualization 101

Success with Google Apps for Business

Business today is faster and expected to be accessible from anywhere. Thanks to cloud-based apps, both speed and remote access are possible. While there are many apps on the market, one reputable name is Google with their offering, Google Apps for Business, which you might want to consider as a tool to help the success… Continue reading Success with Google Apps for Business

New productivity apps from Google

Android tablets are proving to be valuable tools for business, with an ever increasing number of users. Many of these productive Android users also utilize Google Apps such a Docs and Sheets, which can be found in Drive. In an effort to make these apps even more useful, Google has introduced standalone versions of the… Continue reading New productivity apps from Google

The Spike – Word’s unknown feature

Microsoft Office is widely considered to be one of the most important and popular software suites. With this software, employees can accomplish many major office-based tasks their job requires. While there are numerous programs incorporated in the suite, Word is arguably the most useful and well-known. The latest version – 2013 – has some interesting… Continue reading The Spike – Word’s unknown feature

Preventing profane content on FB

An ever increasing number of businesses, especially small to medium ones, are finding that an online presence is a necessary part of attracting and retaining customers. One of the best ways to establish an online presence is to be where your customers are, and right now this is Facebook. While Facebook is great communication tool,… Continue reading Preventing profane content on FB

Essential hardware for your business

Regardless of the industry you operate in, hardware is the backbone for much of today’s successful businesses. By investing in high-quality hardware, not only can you save time, but see an increase in productivity, leading to a more positive state of mind and potentially increased revenue and profits. With the wealth of hardware available, the… Continue reading Essential hardware for your business

Improve cash flow with ERP

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. It’s pretty straightforward – you need to keep cash flowing into the business to cover your expenses like payroll, rent and materials. While it may be straightforward, it’s not easy. As your company grows, manual systems can really slow down the processes that directly affect cash flow.… Continue reading Improve cash flow with ERP

Keywords for SEO success

Whether you’re running an online business or are avidly promoting your business online, the right keywords can make or break your website. Figuring out what the popular keywords for your industry are will not only improve your SEO, that’s search engine optimization, but also reveal insights about your customer market as a whole. The question… Continue reading Keywords for SEO success

3 popular backup options

Backing up your systems and the data contained within it should be a task your business does on a regular basis. However, when it actually comes to backing up your systems, you have a number of options available to you, and it can be tricky picking which one to go with. From tape to cloud,… Continue reading 3 popular backup options