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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Your guide to using trendlines

For businesses to be able to spot trends when it comes to data on a graph, trendlines are able to connect the dots – literally. By connecting points on a graph, trendlines can reveal upward and downward trends of a group of values identified in a presentation. This is an important analysis tool which can… Continue reading Your guide to using trendlines

A quick look at predictive analytics

In business, it would be great if we could tell what the future holds. And although we can’t predict 100% for sure what will happen, businesses do have a set of tools at their disposal that can help foretell more than a wild guess. The most popular forecasting tool is predictive analytics. While it is… Continue reading A quick look at predictive analytics

Why choose virtualization?

Most of us are familiar with cloud-based systems to some degree and are using them in one way or another. Still, the cloud is just part of a bigger picture – a technology that has become increasingly popular known as virtualization. Adopted as a solution by many businesses, the question is what is virtualization and… Continue reading Why choose virtualization?

Google Apps for your business

Cloud-based apps are all about convenience of use, versatile accessibility and ease of collaboration. While many app developers might not hit all the requirements, reputable ones will try and ensure that all the components are incorporated and work well. One business tool that gets the job done is the cloud-based Google Apps for Business. What… Continue reading Google Apps for your business

Google introduce new productivity apps

Because tablets are so highly mobile they allow business users to connect with the office from anywhere where there is an Internet connection. Without doubt, many of these Android tablet owners are also using Google Drive as their main document creation tool. In an effort to make Drive even more accessible, Google has released standalone… Continue reading Google introduce new productivity apps

Better copy and pasting in Word

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular and useful programs for business owners and managers. With a wide variety of features, you can create a nearly limitless number of different documents. There are so many features in fact, that even long-term users still come across new ones all the time. A good example of… Continue reading Better copy and pasting in Word

Preventing inappropriate content on FB

In many countries Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking platforms. It’s an important marketing tool for businesses and a great way to connect with customers online. If you have a Facebook Page, there is a good chance that you spend time curating content. Every now and then however, you may run… Continue reading Preventing inappropriate content on FB

Hardware and successful business

Whether you’re running a coworking space, consultancy firm or your own business; investing in high-quality hardware can save you from headaches and lost time. Making use of the fast-growing technologies with the right hardware can lead to a smooth operating business. Without adequate hardware, you could see your business come to a staggering halt. It… Continue reading Hardware and successful business

Keywords for a successful website

Keywords for SEO, which is search engine optimization, are an important ingredient for the Web presence of any small business. With proper SEO-based keyword research and ranking not only can a website’s visibility increase, but you can also attract good quality, targeted visitors too. In turn, this leads to increased conversion. The question many business… Continue reading Keywords for a successful website

Backup options for your business

Your systems and data are undoubtedly an important part of your business and to protect these valuable assets you should be taking steps to ensure that your data is backed up in case of an emergency. Looking into backup solutions, it is easy to see that there are a number of different backup options that… Continue reading Backup options for your business