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…
Most business professionals have become proficient in how to use technology to manage their personal life. Unfortunately, those skills don’t always translate over to running a business and managing business technology. In fact, having some technical knowledge can lead to over-confidence, leaving your business open to risks and missing out on opportunities. IT security is…
How many software programs do you use to run your business? Do you even know? With the rise of online hosted software applications, you might have quite a few. You login and logout of different applications all day long without even considering there may be an easier way to work. Clients often tell us “everything…
Is QuickBooks Your Main Source of Customer Information? Small business owners and managers need to be able to answer questions like: Who are your best customers? What’s your average customer sale: What’s the lifetime value of a customer? If you’re like many small businesses, you may go to QuickBooks or your accounting system to find…
In the not-so-distant past, the standard way to buy small business software was to buy the number of licenses you need, install the software on a server or on all the company’s workstations, and periodically upgrade the software to a new version. That model is quickly becoming obsolete as more software vendors have moved to…