HERE’S HOW TECHNOLOGY IS STRENGTHENING THE WORKPLACE In the past, many of us were convinced that the in-person workplace was the ideal model to foster company culture and maximize collaboration. While this has plenty of truth to it, even as we look at the world as “post-pandemic,” we’ve learned that we can achieve strong culture […]
The dog days of summer are here, and it’s hot out! Homeowners and business owners alike are bracing for their upcoming power bills as they run their air conditioners around the clock trying to keep cool. But for many business owners, it’s not just about keeping your team cool – it’s also about keeping your […]
As A Business Owner, Are You Ready For The IT Future? Over the past year, countless businesses moved to a remote-work or hybrid model. It also meant these businesses had to change the way they operate, including a sweeping shift to cloud-based services and a renewed look at their IT security. But despite these changes, […]
When you set goals for your business this year, there’s a good chance one of those goals was tied to growth. It’s a common goal. You have your eyes set on acquiring new customers. You’re ready to take their business to the next level. The challenge, however, is getting to that next level. If you […]
Are You Stuck In The Self-Employment Trap? Many people go the self-employment route in order to have more control over their days, in search of a better work/life balance. Reality soon becomes very different: long hours while you pour everything into the business. This leads to burnout. What actions can you take to avoid or […]
There are two parts to culture: people and systems. On the people side, consider the “Empathy Accountability Continuum.” Empathy is at one end of the spectrum and accountability at the other. Then, based on who you are dealing with and the context of the conversation, figure out where you need to be on that continuum. […]
A couple of years ago, TechRepublic ran a story with the following headline: “Employees Are Almost As Dangerous To Business As Hackers And Cybercriminals.” From the perspective of the business, you might think that’s simply inaccurate. Your company strives to hire the best people it can find – people who are good at their jobs […]
3 Top SEO Myths Completely Busted! Myth 1: You Can Skip Mobile Optimization. You may have spent a lot of time and money on your full website, but don’t stop there. Google cares about mobile optimization, as mobile search is quickly taking over desktop search, so Google wants to cater to those people. If you […]
When it comes to IT solutions, most businesses rely on one of three options: They have a dedicated in-house IT employee or team An outsourced managed services provider (MSP) Or nothing at all. There is, however, a fourth option: co-managed IT. This hybrid option gives you an on-site IT manager or a small team AND […]
Top 4 Security Certifications You Should Have In 2021 GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Ideal for those who may not have an extensive background in IT security and networking but who work in an IT security (or similar) role and want a baseline certification. No prerequisites. Learn more at GIAC.org/certification/security-essentials-gsec. (ISACA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) […]
