Posted on Wednesday March 16, 2016
A little over a month ago, it was reported that the Facebook app was causing slowdown down to Android phones everywhere. Today, we now have an app that will do exactly the opposite: speed up your Android. We all know how a speedy phone can help you accomplish tasks faster, make it easier to communicate with friends and reduce frustration, and this app should allow you to achieve just that.
Posted on Tuesday March 15, 2016
Whether or not to monitor your employees' computers can be a tricky decision. While part of you may think it's unethical, you also may question if your staff are spending too much time on non-work related activities, and taking advantage of you in the process. So, should you monitor? Here are some pros and cons of monitoring, and some tips to effectively do it if you decide it's right for your business.
Posted on Monday March 14, 2016
As a small business owner, you only have so many hours in the day, and managing your social media accounts is likely at the bottom of your to-do list. But while it can be easy to simply put off those social media updates, you know in the back of your mind your business can surely benefit from them. They can help you gain new customers and increase profits in the process. So how can you find the time to get it done? These 10 tools can help you better utilize your social media marketing time, and help produce more results.
Posted on Friday March 11, 2016
It's easy to see why Office 365 is an attractive solution for small and medium-sized businesses already familiar with the Office interface. More and more companies are making the move to the cloud, but many have yet to complete their transition and still rely at least in part on on-site SharePoint systems. When you're ready to migrate, the move from SharePoint to Office 365 presents numerous security challenges to prepare for - not least because breaches are far more likely to be caused by localized issues than insufficient protection on Microsoft's part. Here's what you need to do to ensure you've got security covered when you make the leap to migrating from SharePoint to Office 365.
Posted on Thursday March 10, 2016
Business Intelligence (BI) has conventionally been the preserve of big business, given the need for specialist knowledge meant hiring pricey experts was often the only way to leverage its value. But the rise of self-service BI tools has leveled the playing field, allowing small- and medium-sized businesses to get in on the game too. And with small businesses now producing far greater volumes of data than in the past, there's never been a better time to put BI to use in your organization. Make your first steps towards smarter business planning by dispelling some popular beliefs about BI - here's what you need to know.
Posted on Wednesday March 09, 2016
Let's face it; your office landline is a thing of the past. As the means of communication becomes more digitalized, Voice over IP (VoIP) services is rapidly taking over. Gone are the days when you would miss an important call and not even be aware of it. In fact, VoIP systems have become such a popular and cost-effective means of communication that businesses have started to install these technologies in the workplace. So what do you have to consider before implementing your own VoIP system? Here are some things to look out for.