Technology Advice for Small Businesses

5 Indicators it’s time for ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the use of software to automate business information and management. While it is largely thought to be mainly for enterprises, there are an increasing number of solutions that are bringing this powerful tool to businesses of all sizes. Despite this fact, many business owners often question whether they really should… Continue reading 5 Indicators it’s time for ERP

MSPs can help with your IT

Technology is constantly evolving, and many businesses simply struggle to keep up with the changes, or even to manage their own existing solutions. While some may have come to terms with this and accept it as a challenge to running their business, there is an option available which could help many small business owners –… Continue reading MSPs can help with your IT

Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 1

While there are many different and important tasks a business needs to do, one of the most important is to back up data. Your data is important, and it really is a matter of when, not if, you will face a crisis where data will be lost. Most business owners realize this and do back… Continue reading Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 1

iOS messaging tips

While it is easy to simply type a message and send it, iPhone’s messaging app – Messages – is capable of doing much more than that. And since businesses today rely on effective communication processes to help with workflow and productivity, it’s worth taking a look at some iPhone messaging tips which could help make… Continue reading iOS messaging tips

Google’s Custom Search engine

Almost every business has a website these days and many create content on a regular basis. The result of this can be growth to such an extent that some visitors may struggle to find the information they are looking for. One solution you could implement is Google’s Custom Search, which allows you to put a… Continue reading Google’s Custom Search engine

Facebook increases account privacy

Facebook is the largest social media network out there and has so much clout that many different apps now connect with the platform. Most of these apps or sites even allow you to use your Facebook account and password to access them. While this is convenient, some users do have an issue over this, especially… Continue reading Facebook increases account privacy

Virtualization: 10 popular terms

Virtualization is the act of moving a physical component or bit of software from a physical environment to a digital one that is normally delivered over a network. This concept has become one of the most sought after tech improvements of the past decade, especially among small to medium businesses. The only problem is, virtualization… Continue reading Virtualization: 10 popular terms

The difference between RTO and RPO

There is a good chance that you would like to see your business survive any future disaster, and any problems that follow as well. While it is nearly impossible to predict what the next disaster will be, it’s easy to prepare for, especially if you have an effective business continuity plan. When it comes to… Continue reading The difference between RTO and RPO

Facebook Messenger updated for iPad

Mobile devices and the apps we use on them have drastically changed the way we communicate. With platforms like Facebook, many people are simply not calling each other anymore, instead relying on Facebook’s messaging feature. In an effort to make this easier to use on mobile devices, especially the iPad, the app has recently been… Continue reading Facebook Messenger updated for iPad

Android tablets in the office

The tablet is easily one of the most indispensable devices for many business managers and owners. These highly mobile devices allow you to stay in touch with the office and also work without having to lug around a heavy or bulky laptop. Because of this, many businesses are looking to integrate tablets, especially Android tablets.… Continue reading Android tablets in the office