Technology Advice for Small Businesses

The five Google apps you never knew existed

We all use apps on our smartphones to simplify daily tasks and generally make our lives easier. As a business owner too, you might already be using the Google apps suite – including Drive, Gmail, Calendar and others – to more efficiently manage files, contacts and processes. But there are plenty more apps with their… Continue reading The five Google apps you never knew existed

5 Google apps you probably didn’t know about

Smartphone apps are there to make life easier, and maybe more fun – that’s the whole point of them. But while you might already be a keen user of the core suite of Google Apps – the likes of Drive, Gmail and Calendar – and perhaps have a few other essential apps on your phone… Continue reading 5 Google apps you probably didn’t know about

IMAP or POP email protocols?

Email is an essential tool for a business’s productivity. While there are a wide variety of email programs out there, almost all of them rely on one of two major protocols: POP or IMAP. As a business owner, it would be a good idea to know what these protocols are and which of the two… Continue reading IMAP or POP email protocols?

Email 101: IMAP or POP protocol

For a business to be productive there are a number of essential tools required, one of the most important being email. While there are numerous email providers and solutions, most rely on one of two protocols: POP or IMAP. These are a set of rules that dictate how data moves between systems, and the question… Continue reading Email 101: IMAP or POP protocol

Looking at IMAP and POP protocols

In order for email to work, systems rely on what are called protocols. These are essentially a set of rules that dictate how data moves from system to system. When it comes to email, there are currently two major protocols: POP and IMAP. While most email systems will support both, it is a good idea… Continue reading Looking at IMAP and POP protocols

A quick look at IFTTT

The world is becoming increasingly connected, especially when you look at all the different apps on your device and computer. The problem for some though is that all these apps simply aren’t connected enough, and it takes time to share information across devices or services. One tool that may help, while also helping increase productivity… Continue reading A quick look at IFTTT

What is If This Then That?

These days many of us have integrated various apps and programs on our computers and mobile devices into our daily lives. The problem many of us face, however, is that apps and programs are all different and many don’t work all that well together, so we need to take time to transfer information or even… Continue reading What is If This Then That?

Looking at If This Then That

A common problem many business owners and employees run across with the Internet and smartphones is that the apps and programs are often too disparate, and not connected enough. This can be a drag for productivity, especially if you have to keep repeating the same tasks. One tool that may help automate these is If… Continue reading Looking at If This Then That

Is your business ready for ERP?

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is often seen to be the domain of large businesses. However, with numerous new software solutions being released on a regular basis, small to medium businesses are quickly realizing the power of these back office automation and management tools. While it is true not all businesses will need it, there… Continue reading Is your business ready for ERP?

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