Find Your Detour—You Know Where You Want To Go We are at the beginning of the last quarter of 2020, a year that I’m sure everyone agrees has posed some of our toughest challenges ever. I hate that these past several months have been so awful, but you know what? I still know where I want […]
Crazy World Right Now—But Some Things Are Certain
Crazy World Right Now—But Some Things Are Certain I’m old enough to remember when I used to wake up every day and most of my life was a certainty. I own my own business, so I could count on a bit of a rollercoaster ride usually, but then, I was certain I could hang on […]
Good IT Management Helps Preserve Profits
Good IT Management Helps Preserve Profits I was recently asked to explain how having excellent Information Technology will pay dividends. That’s a great question, even if the answer is not just one or two sentences. My short answer is that the right IT for your company will not necessarily create profit, but it can preserve […]
What Is Internet Of Things?
What Is Internet Of Things? Of the many seemingly magical advancements in electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the one I think you will incorporate most into your life and work in this new year. Through internet connectivity, we can now have our devices “talk” to each other. Did you forget to lock up […]
I’m Already Thinking About 2019 IT Management Needs—You?
I’m Already Thinking About 2019 IT Management Needs—You? Providing a virtual Chief Information Officer is part of our IT management package. Who do you ask when you need to know how long that new hardware should last, or if your software is still leading-edge in your industry? Do you have a “rainy day” fund for IT emergencies? […]
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be)
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be) By now I’m sure all small business owners are keeping track of their computers, monitors, servers, and the necessary accessories for such on their list of company assets. That equipment and the proficiency of your users are part of the bedrock of your current success, […]
Cost v. Price v. Costs If You Don’t Have Good IT Management
Cost v. Price v. Costs If You Don’t Have Good IT Management Even if you don’t own a business you make cost v. price decisions every day, but it’s usually on the back end of the above equation. In business we all know that our cost to provide services or products v. the price we […]
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts Your first-in-the-door employees never thought to mention that, after they turn on their computers, they have plenty of time to get coffee and catch up on some gossip. It’s been taking that long for their computers to boot up every day. And maybe […]
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Your employees have told you that the network seems to be slowing down. There are so many choices as to what could be wrong—what should you do next? Your new problems with the […]