Tech Advisory

Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Content marketing and success

When it comes to marketing, there are a wide variety of strategies a business can employ, with one of the most potent being content marketing. This is the act of creating your own branded content and sharing it on different mediums. When this is successful, a business can benefit from an expanded market share and… Continue reading Content marketing and success

Systems to upgrade to from XP

April 8 was an important day for Microsoft, as this was the day the tech giant pulled support for probably the most popular operating system (OS) in history – Windows XP. If your business uses Windows XP, you are likely already considering upgrading your systems. However, a common stumbling block to achieving this is deciding… Continue reading Systems to upgrade to from XP

Securing your passwords

Whether it’s an online account, a computer log in or network access, passwords are used to prevent unauthorized access. But far too many people choose weak and easy-to-guess passwords putting themselves at the risk of cyber attack. Don’t fall into the trap of these cyber criminals. Secure your perimeters and never let anyone access your… Continue reading Securing your passwords

Disposing your old iPhones

Rumors have it that iPhone 6 is set for launch later this year with pundit’s predictions and so-called “leaked photos” now all over the web. With such reports being published day in and day out, consumer interest is growing at a record pace. So once again, we can expect the early adopters to upgrade their… Continue reading Disposing your old iPhones

3 Facebook tips you may not know

These days social media platforms like Facebook have become central to the marketing efforts of many businesses. Because of this, it is important that business owners or managers know how to use Facebook effectively in order to get more out of their marketing strategies. There are many features on Facebook,some of which even expert users… Continue reading 3 Facebook tips you may not know

How to use Google Trends

How successfully you rate in online searches is the main factor in determining how much traffic comes to your website. If you feel that you’re getting behind the competition, it’s time to rethink your strategies. This is where Google Trends can be a god-send. It enables people to follow trending topics happening in specific countries… Continue reading How to use Google Trends

5 signs you need an MSP

Technology is an integral part of any business, regardless of the industry or company size. A common problem many business owners and managers run across though is that managing technology can be increasingly tough. One option available to companies is to partner with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) who can help manage your business technology… Continue reading 5 signs you need an MSP

Coping with tasks that you don’t like

In a perfect world, we’d all be able to choose to do the tasks we love and leave any dull jobs for someone else. But in reality, few of us really have this luxury, especially when it comes to successful business. Tedious or not, certain tasks simply need to be finished with no excuses. However,… Continue reading Coping with tasks that you don’t like

Common BI misconceptions

Business Intelligence (BI) is quickly becoming one of the most integral functions for many small businesses. Owners and managers are increasingly finding that by implementing BI functions they can make better and more informed business decisions. While BI is popular, there are however many misconceptions that could actually inhibit the effectiveness of your efforts. But… Continue reading Common BI misconceptions

Verifying Android apps

Android tablets are among the most popular devices on the market today. With a wide variety of sizes and makes users are almost spoiled for choice. When you do get an Android tablet, you will often head to the Google Play store to download apps. Criminals know this and are known to have created fake… Continue reading Verifying Android apps