When our technicians conduct a business technology audit, they often find a few areas of the business that are disconnected or disorganized – what we call “janky business systems.” A janky business system might be something like this: An order comes in through the website, The office manager prints an email of the web order…
SaaS (software-as-a-service) applications have exploded in popularity in the last few years. For IT professionals, these cloud-based apps have made our work significantly easier in some ways – but more challenging in others. Last week, our team was reminded of a very real risk that most business owners (and even savvy IT professionals) often overlook….
Meeting scheduling software programs are designed to cut down on back-and-forth emails trying to find a time when everyone can meet. Plus, these apps make it easy for clients to book their appointments. The three best known meeting scheduling apps are: Calendly Acuity Scheduling Microsoft Bookings These calendar-based scheduling tools make it easy to set…
In 2020, G suite became Google Workspace and Office 365 became Microsoft 365. The names have changed but they’re still great tools with even more features now. Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: Both offer business email plus productivity apps For most businesses, email is the #1 tool for business communication. Your employees’ email inboxes contain…
Whether buying a new server, new cloud storage, a new computer, or a new software program, you’ll want to think carefully about what information will move over to the new system. The default is to just “keep everything,” but that’s usually a mistake. Just like when you move to a new office or house, moving…
Computers. Whether you love them or hate them, every business depends on them. When your computer or a software program isn’t working correctly, it can be incredibly frustrating. So when should you call an expert for better IT support? How can you get the best outcome? When to call IT support You want to have…