Internet Privacy: What Google Knows What don’t we google these days? I’m using the word as a verb (the action of looking something up) rather than the proper name of a company, with a capital “G”. We google how to fix our plumbing, restaurant reviews, where movies are playing, sports scores. Even if you can’t […]
Your Personal Information On The Internet
Your Personal Information On The Internet Celebrities and politicians seem to learn the hard way that, once personal information is on the internet, it stays there for eternity. Even for less-famous people like you and me, at this point in social media history, it’s possible to have some regrets about past public internet engagement. Hilarious […]
Fun Facts About Better Business IT
Fun Facts About Better Business IT Better Business IT The technology landscape today offers an overwhelming array of business improvement options. Safe to say it would be easy to buy new and better business IT products that might not interface effectively with technology you already have–unless you ask an IT expert. As your business grows, streamlining […]
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 Technology Leverage?
What Is Technology Leverage? You’re thinking, “I know I should know this!” Here’s a refresher. Broadly defined, technology leverage is when you can create increasing value, even with stable or shrinking resources, and increase your ability to evolve at a faster rate. For example, what if your technology allowed you to increase productivity without increasing […]
“The Cloud” Is Not A Yes Or No
“The Cloud” Is Not A Yes Or No How much does a business owner know about The Cloud? I’m finding that for most people, it’s a yes or no answer. “Yes, I’m in the Cloud,” or “No, I’m not in the Cloud.” As an IT professional, I wish it could be that simple! To borrow […]
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? […]
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year
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 […]
Virtual Chief Information Officer: Part Of Our IT Management Package
Virtual Chief Information Officer: Part Of Our IT Management Package Who do you ask when you need to know how long that new hardware should last? Is your software is still leading-edge in your industry? Do you have a “rainy day” fund for IT emergencies? Are you sure that every day you are open for […]