Posted on Wednesday January 27, 2016
Most business owners don't normally think they will be a victim of a natural disaster...not until an unforeseen crisis happens and their company ends up suffering from thousands or millions of dollars in economic and operational losses -- all because of the lack of thoughtful disaster preparedness. This post gives small or mid-sized businesses (SMBs) basic information on the vital importance of having a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan to help them survive any potential disasters.
Posted on Tuesday January 26, 2016
There is no doubt that Microsoft Office 365 is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to programs that are being used in today's modern office. With timely updates and releases of new features, users and competitors alike find it hard to keep up. But are you confident that you are harnessing the power of Office 365 the right way? If the answer is no, then read this article to get some top tips.
Posted on Monday January 25, 2016
It's been said so many times that many small business owners are likely to block it out, but the truth remains: cyber criminals target SMBs. Perhaps the reason for this ignorance is that when an SMB falls victim to an online attack, it's not breaking news. But this time, in a recent NY Times article, a cyber attack wasn't focused on the Ashley Madisons or Dropboxes of the world. This time the focus was on a small business who is lucky to still be in business after a serious cyber attack.
Posted on Friday January 22, 2016
When you think business intelligence, you likely think about charts and graphs that reveal valuable data about your customers, profits, and operations. While these may be simple enough for some to understand, what if you could simplify your data even more? A new innovation in the business intelligence world may have just made this a possibility. Here's what you need to know.
Posted on Thursday January 21, 2016
A lot of businesses are still mystified as how to measure just what kind of value they are truly getting from social media. Because it is a medium that is still evolving, it can be hard to understand just what works and what doesn't when it comes to social media and measuring its value. In fact, it's not unusual to see so-called experts contradict themselves. Don't worry if you are unable to totally understand social media value. We'll break down a few things for you.
Posted on Tuesday January 19, 2016
If you think the idea of working from home sounds too good to be true, it's not. Since the advent of the Internet, many business owners are open to the adoption of telecommuting, a strategy that allows their employees to work remotely in order to save commuting costs and time while increasing productivity. But of course, working from home can pose a few challenges of its own. In this article we'll go into details as to how you can work productively at home.