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. […]
Concept of cyber crime, businesswoman using computer and show malware screen that comes with email, hack password from bank accounts and personal data. 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 […]
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) […]
There are seemingly countless IT services providers to choose from these days, and it can be challenging to tell one from another. However, not all IT services providers are created equal. Some offer independent services, while others are part of larger firms. Some are new to the field, while others have been around for years. […]
Driving Business Success In The Age Of COVID-19 Countless businesses had to figure out how to navigate the last year. Some didn’t make it, but at the same time, many thrived. Nearly a year after the pandemic began, many businesses are still trying to navigate COVID-19 repercussions. How do you drive success in 2021? Budget […]
In light of all the Zoom and videoconferencing meetings, communication is changing both internally and externally. Some companies think working remotely is the best thing they’ve ever done, while others say it’s awful because they thrive on personal, face-to-face relationships. Oftentimes, dominant personalities can overrun the room in person, but on a video call, the […]
A record number of companies said goodbye to the traditional in-office work model in 2020. They embraced the remote work model as they adapted to the new COVID-19 reality. It was a huge shift that came with many challenges, and some of those challenges are still felt today. One of those challenges was – and […]
