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Windows 7: How to be More Productive
February 22nd, 2012

Windows 7 has many features that make it a great improvement over previous systems. However, like most things, if you are unaware of all these features you could be missing out. READ MORE


WordPress Basics
February 17th, 2012

WordPress used to be viewed mainly as a blogging platform. But it has grown into one of the most popular website publishing tools on the Internet. Tech Crunch recently reported that about one fifth of new domains in the U.S. run on WordPress. And it may surprise you to learn that one of the most popular publishers in the world uses WordPress. READ MORE


Tech That Did Not Quite Make It
February 15th, 2012

We always read about the most popular gadgets on the market. But for every technology that changes our lives you will find something that flops. It’s hard to judge what the public will take a fancy too, so companies take a risk every time they release something. Here we explore a few technologies that fall outside of the “took flight” category. READ MORE


Microsoft Outlook: 3 Useful Tips
February 10th, 2012

We tend to take Microsoft Outlook for granted. After all, we’ve been using this program to read email messages and manage our schedules for many years now. However, Microsoft Outlook is a shockingly powerful program. If you want to make the most out of it, it’s time to examine some of its hidden functions. Here are three key tips that can help you save time and work more proficiently when connected to Microsoft Outlook. READ MORE


The Importance of Data Security
February 8th, 2012

When it comes to data security, you might feel you have enough safeguards set up to safeguard your small business. After all, you most likely frequently update your antivirus software and other security protocols as well. And it’s not as if you are a large company that needs to stress about having their systems breached by complex hacking techniques. With thousands of delicate customer records on file, these big firms are the ones who must be concerned about cyber attacks, right? As it happens, digital thieves have greatly escalated their efforts with regards to stealing from small businesses. To help you learn more about your level of danger, let’s look at this important topic in greater detail below. READ MORE


Improve Your Company Culture: Part 2
February 3rd, 2012

Our last blog centered around company culture and the effect it can have on your brand. Your company’s culture, good or bad, shows up in your brands reputation. We talked about ways to measure the cultural health of your business, but how do you give your company a cultural transformation? READ MORE


Is The Culture of your Company Healthy? Part 1
February 1st, 2012

Often, in business, concentrating on the strategy of the company is the main focus.
Is that because it is the most crucial aspect to focus on? Many businesses think so, but exclusively concentrating on strategy can lead a company into stagnation. People make up a company and they collectively make the culture of the company. Culture does not just impact the employees in your office, it impacts your brand, marketing, and how the public in general views your company. Without a healthy prospering culture a brand has little potential for long-term success.  When we look at brands like Apple, Google, or Starbucks we not only recognize the brand, but we associate a variety of feelings and thoughts about these companies. This is largely due to the culture of these companies. READ MORE


Microsoft introduces real-time threat feed
January 25th, 2012

If the rumors are true, Microsoft is stepping up significantly to join the fight against cyber crime. Allegedly, Microsoft is developing a real-time feed that documents current cyber threats and gives necessary steps to safeguard against them. READ MORE


Your Business and Cloud Security: Part 2
January 20th, 2012

Many small business owners have employed the cloud during these difficult economic times. Business owners can conserve money by using programs within the cloud, from Photoshop alternatives to project-management tools. However, the cloud can be a bit questionable with regards to security. Documents stored in the cloud can be jeopardized or damaged. READ MORE


Cloud Security: Whose Responsibility Is It? Part 1
January 18th, 2012

There a variety of benefits to cloud computing. Backing up important data makes it easily accessible to everyone in your company and frees up space on your servers. You most likely have several concerns about cloud security and might be pondering if cloud security will protect your client’s data and comply with HIPAA, PCI or Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. READ MORE