Every business has a choice to make in the productivity software they use. Some options offer cloud connectivity and robust collaboration, but might cost more than small business owners want to pay; while others are affordable, but may not have the integrated options of their more expensive counterparts. In this week’s blog we will go through six aspects of modern productivity software.
The Internet offers boundless opportunities… for those willing to take a few risks. Data privacy is a hot-button issue regarding the Internet, as most websites and social media platforms can track your activity and sell it to advertisers (or even train AI systems). Here’s how you can keep this to a minimum.
Some businesses feel pressure to get the newest, most advanced technology. It sounds like a great idea, but just because a tool is available doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for your business right now. Here are some smart strategies to help make sure your business gets a good return on any tech investments.
It’s basically guaranteed that your business’ IT has increased in complexity as time has passed, not only giving you more capabilities and opportunities but also creating some challenges in terms of managing it all. When this is paired with nowadays’ more advanced threats, your business could be at significant risk. Let’s talk about how you can manage the complexity of your IT more effectively to prevent this outcome.
We’re all hooked on our devices. You likely wouldn’t think about driving an hour each way to retrieve your smartphone if you left it at home and would otherwise be without it for a couple of days. It’s not even an option to go that long without access to your phone nowadays... but is all that exposure to screens good for you?
Studies have shown that—especially with people with desk jobs—doing what you can to limit screen time can have some benefits. Let’s review some.
Downtime is the not-so-silent business killer, as the second operations go down in a meaningful way, all hands are on deck to figure out what’s going wrong and how to fix it. But wouldn’t it be great if you could prevent all of that chaos in the first place? That’s the end result we hope you take away from today’s blog.
There’s not a business out there today that doesn’t need to worry about cybersecurity. With this fact in mind, your employees also need to be involved in the conversation around cybersecurity in the workplace. If your employees aren’t following cybersecurity rules, they could be putting your business at risk.