A few ways to avoid getting shortchanged by your small business consultant during an IT implementation

Beware the consultant who promises to implement a new automated process to cure all your business flow problems. Smile and say “no thanks” if they’ve never implemented the process for … Continue reading A few ways to avoid getting shortchanged by your small business consultant during an IT implementation

How to Keep Your Employees Happy and Attract New Ones During the Great Resignation

As COVID-19 and the pandemic continue to reshape how we work and play, a new term enters our vocabulary, “the great resignation.” You’ve likely heard about the difficulty of holding … Continue reading How to Keep Your Employees Happy and Attract New Ones During the Great Resignation

How to Avoid Downpours and other Storms When Working with your Cloud

The benefits of cloud computing are many, including scalability and better security. But there can be downsides. Watch for a few things.  You would think jumping from one cloud to … Continue reading How to Avoid Downpours and other Storms When Working with your Cloud

The Best of CES 2020 for Small Biz includes an Owl, a Tiny Projector, and a Talkative Desk

It’s complete. CES 2020 came and went in a flurry last week. What unique office products impressed? The Meeting Owl Pro is a smart speaker, 360-degree camera, and microphone that … Continue reading The Best of CES 2020 for Small Biz includes an Owl, a Tiny Projector, and a Talkative Desk

10 of the Best Apps to Automate Your Small Business Marketing and Not Throw Money Down the Drain

Limited funds and time crimping your small business marketing? There are numerous excellent choices to automate your marketing without bankrupting your biz. You’re short on time and money, so how … Continue reading 10 of the Best Apps to Automate Your Small Business Marketing and Not Throw Money Down the Drain

Enhance Your Response to Fluctuating Business Conditions by Exploiting Augmented Analytics

Are you struggling to stay on top of what’s happening in your business? Timeliness and business data remain difficult to align. But technology is changing that dilemma. Augmented analytics is … Continue reading Enhance Your Response to Fluctuating Business Conditions by Exploiting Augmented Analytics

Where to Find the Most Stupendous Apps for Your Small Business

Half of 2019 is close to being gone. Your business is growing, and all your employees struggle to keep up. Let’s take a look at some of the best apps … Continue reading Where to Find the Most Stupendous Apps for Your Small Business

A Few Quick Thoughts On Small Biz Network Design – Cobbling It All Together

Our blog post last week sorted out the essential elements to cobble together your small business network – switches, and routers. Let’s continue the discussion by designing the best network … Continue reading A Few Quick Thoughts On Small Biz Network Design – Cobbling It All Together

A Quick Way to a Rousing, Fascinating Mission Statement

I remember when departmental mission statements were the rage. I ended  up locked in a room for a day with co-workers hashing out our “mission.” Fond memories of that I … Continue reading A Quick Way to a Rousing, Fascinating Mission Statement

How to Snag Your Mobile Customers

Is your business ready for zigzagging?  Welcome to the novel term for how consumers find and buy products and services.  Your potential customers meander through devices and platforms to make … Continue reading How to Snag Your Mobile Customers