INSIGHTS
5 Tech Strategies for the Coronavirus Pandemic
A few weeks ago, the coronavirus was just entering the public consciousness. It certainly wasn’t something most business owners and executives were thinking about. Now that it’s...
Does Your Company Need an App Policy?
If you have spent any amount of time on our blog, or talking with our team, then you probably already know that cybersecurity is a big topic for us and our clients. From...
Need Help for a Special IT Situation?
Most of the time, we use our blog to promote our managed services work, which lets us provide small and medium-sized businesses with regular IT care for a low monthly fee. It’s...
Could Subscriptions Save You Big Money in Your IT Budget?
In the old days of technology – for virtually anything associated with your business – the way to get the products and services you needed was easy. First, you ordered them, then...
4 Ways We Lower IT Budgets Every Day
If there is one thing most business owners and executives will tell you about technology, it’s that maintaining computers, software, mobile devices, and communications systems is...
What Goes into Tech Hardware Maintenance?
We often point out that hardware maintenance is an important aspect of good IT management. After all, if your devices aren’t working the way they are supposed to, your company...
The 3 Pillars of a Strong Small Business IT Approach (Part 2)
In this set of posts, we’re looking at the foundations of a successful small business IT strategy. In our first piece, we covered the necessity of responsive service to deal with...
The 3 Pillars of a Strong Small Business IT Approach
Is technology a source of strength in your company, or a part of your business that costs you more and more even though you don’t necessarily understand what you’re getting for...
How to Zero-In on the Right Outsourced IT Company
It’s easy to find an outsourced IT partner to work with if you aren’t particular about things like technical expertise, responsiveness, and pricing. However, that’s exactly why...
Finding the Right Outsourced IT Vendor
Finding an IT provider willing to help you deal with a tech emergency or offer you a managed services agreement is easy. There are literally dozens of firms throughout Los...
What Does Your Technology Backup Plan Look Like?
An experienced and successful entrepreneur once gave our founders a strong piece of advice. He said that the cheapest thing you could ever buy for your company is insurance. He...
Is it Smart to Invest in an in-House Technology Expert?
Sometimes, the decision about whether or not to hire an in-house IT employee is an easy one. For instance, if you have a very small company, then you might not have room in your...
3 Bad Reasons to Buy New Computers or Devices
Every January, small business owners, department managers, and IT executives go on the hunt for new computers and devices. Many of them are armed with fresh budgets, newly...
How IT Strategy Affects Brand Strength
Branding and IT are typically thought of as being very different parts of a business. However, we have seen again and again that they can actually come together in unexpected...
The Value of Technology Audits and Benchmarks
Most of the business owners and executives we talk with are familiar with benchmarking but think of it in terms of building video game rigs or evaluating racing cars. What they...
What the Growth of Streaming Video Means for Companies
You might have noticed that video is everywhere. Wherever you look, people are streaming their favorite shows, movies, and YouTube clips. While we used to sit in front of...
Are Unexpected IT Costs Wrecking Your Budget?
Technology can be a huge source of strength and efficiency for your company. Or, it can be a budget item that seems endless and unpredictable. Nearly every week we talk with a...
How Far Ahead Should Your IT Plan Extend?
Business owners and executives learn very quickly that planning ahead is important. The farther and more accurately you can project into the future, the easier it is to determine...