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How to name cells in Excel

Excel is one of the applications included in Microsoft Office, Microsoft’s suite of office productivity software. Microsoft Office applications can run on almost every system businesses use, including Windows and Mac. Excel is specifically used for creating spreadsheets, basic databases, analyzing data, and even simplifying management. Many spreadsheets can be a challenge to navigate. One… Continue reading How to name cells in Excel

Important questions to ask a webmaster

It’s now common that when someone wants to find a business they first search on the Internet, looking for a business in their local area that can meet their needs. Because of this, it’s essential that businesses of all sizes have a Web presence. The best way to do this is to create a website.… Continue reading Important questions to ask a webmaster

Google drives storage prices down

For Google users, Google Drive is quickly becoming one of the most indispensable tools available. Many store important files, information and even do all of their office related document creation on it. Some go even further and link it with their mobile phones, using it to store images and mobile data. All of this requires… Continue reading Google drives storage prices down

Expand distribution channels with ERP

The business of distribution is changing. Barriers between customer and suppliers are being eliminated by the internet and ever-improving logistics management. As a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, these changes offer you the opportunity to expand your distribution channels. While the opportunities to work directly with your end-user have never been better, consumer expectations have never… Continue reading Expand distribution channels with ERP

Security strategy – do you audit it?

Security of a business’s systems and networks should be important to many business owners and managers. In fact, an increasing number of companies are implementing security strategies. While these strategies do keep businesses secure, there is one critical element that could cause plans to fail, leading to an increased chance of a breach of security:… Continue reading Security strategy – do you audit it?

The major types of printers in offices

It’s hard to imagine printers completely disappearing in offices. While no one can refute how most documents are now housed in the digital realm, there will always be a need to have these documents printed out for one reason or another. While offices do have printers, it may be confusing to pick a new printer… Continue reading The major types of printers in offices

5 tips to creating an effective DRP

A business without a DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) is like a circus acrobat without a safety net. The question is, are you willing to take that kind of a risk with your business? Considering how attacks to your business can come in many forms be it cyber, natural disaster or man made (among many others),… Continue reading 5 tips to creating an effective DRP

5 Tips to speed up your Mac

Isn’t it annoying when your Mac computer lags while you’re in the middle of a business transaction? Considering how you need to focus on what you’re doing, these lag times can block your thought process which can be very frustrating. If you’ve had enough of your slow Mac, there are some things you can try… Continue reading 5 Tips to speed up your Mac

The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

Managing data and databases can be increasingly expensive and hard to maintain. You have to think about storage space, quality and the accessibility of your data which on all accounts can be a bit tricky, not to mention impossible if you can’t connect to it. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that… Continue reading The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

New features for Drive: Add-ons

Google Drive, more specifically the apps attached to it, are some of the best alternatives to Microsoft’s popular Office programs. Through apps like Docs and Sheets businesses can carry out almost all of their document production needs. Many users who start with Docs often have more than enough basic functions for day-to-day operations. In an… Continue reading New features for Drive: Add-ons