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 charge = our profit. But when you are the consumer, you think […]
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 you, yourself, have noticed that your internet keeps dropping, but you’re so […]
I Speak Your Language, Even Though I Work In IT Management
Change is hard. Some can, and some can’t . . . quite, even when they know they must. When it’s time to outsource your IT management, I know that one of the biggest dreads for a business owner can be having a conversation with a “geek.” I recently heard a funny story about an IT […]
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company
At Aptica we believe in questions and answers, and more questions and answers as we get to know our clients better. If you have questions about how to get started with an IT management, give me a call. I’m happy to share what I know. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder and owner […]
What Is Security Awareness Training For Employees and Executives? Here’s How It Works
We are excited about these new programs and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about how this could work for your company. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium-sized businesses for 15 years […]
Alarming Emails: Could You Be Fooled? More Tools For Cyber Security
What if you were scrolling through your emails one day and you saw a subject line that read, “Please Pay Your Speeding Ticket Today”. What! A speeding ticket? Where? When? So you open the email. The message tells you that a traffic camera on a nearby street clocked you going 45 mph in a 30 […]
Cyber Security: Protection Against Outside Hacking Begins Inside Your Business
Every person who works on a computer as a part of their job will most likely take some time during the day to, you know, just check around on the internet. You might check on your favorite news source, look on Amazon to price an item you’ve been needing—just a little break from your concentrated […]
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year
I’m making my New Year’s resolutions, and my number one goal this year is to keep talking about the potentially devastating threat of cyber attacks on small businesses. It won’t go away and it will continue to be costly. While the global average cost of a data breach is down 10 percent over previous years […]
Happy Holidays And Simple Tips To Be Cyber-Safe At Home
All of us at Aptica wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! While we are all home enjoying some days off, let’s be cyber-safe while on our computers browsing for ways to either redeem gift cards or spend that holiday money. Here are a couple of reminders for cyber-safe […]
For The New Year: Know Your Cyber Security Status
Regarding cyber security–we’ve heard so many reasons why people don’t think their business will ever be hacked. We’re not big enough, not rich enough, because we provide basic services, because there’s nothing exciting in our database; the list goes on. And yet, we hear from solo practitioners, day care centers, eldercare facilities, hospitals, tire stores, retail […]