It’s hard to believe that 2016 is almost over. This year has gone by fast, but we want to take a moment to pause and reflect on the year behind us while we look ahead with much anticipation for what comes next. While we know that technology advances at a fast and...
Is Your Business Phone System Ready for the Holidays?
The Holidays are upon us again as another year comes to a close. You are busy, no doubt, winding down the year and making preparations for a strong start to 2017. You may not have thought about preparing your business phone system for the unusual schedule this season...
Technology for Business: Why DIY May Not Be the Best Approach
Tis the season of the DIY. A casual glance at your favorite social media feed yields unending ideas, tips, and strategies on how you can do it all yourself. Some are great. Some are okay. Some, well, not so much. For the small and mid-size business owner, a DIY...
The Best Time for Business Technology Upgrades
Timing is everything when making major decisions for the growth and success of your business. It can be hard to know when: when to buy, when to sell, when to expand, when to move, when to market, when to hire, when to scale back, when to push forward, when, when,...
10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Scams
Holiday scams are one of the hottest topics this season each year. Naughty scammers work diligently to fool the nice. And because most of us are so busy with our attention divided among children’s activities, holiday shopping, food, and festivities – they often catch...
Why Every Business Must Upgrade to Mobile-Friendly Technology Now
Life in 2016 is always on-the-go. We surf the internet while waiting in line, walking to our next destination, and while we do just about anything we do. Employers, employees, and consumers alike are surfing the internet as we go about each day. This shift, made...
5 Ways to Embrace the Digital Workplace
Over the past decade, we have seen the digital workplace evolve at a never-ending rapid pace. In most recent years, the workplace has emerged as a truly digital experience. The Digital Workplace Whether you have been in business for awhile or you are just starting...
How to Get Started with Small Business Technology
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses can’t afford to let details slip through the cracks. Efficiency sets small businesses apart from their competitors, and nothing promotes efficiency more effectively than technological practices that save time, money, and...
How to Connect the Dots Between Big Data and Customer Personas
In today’s competitive market, you can’t afford to make your “best guess” about how to reach your customers. Big data can give you the information you need to create, analyze, and connect with your customer personas. Perception Versus Reality: Defining Your Target...
The Truth About Data Mining For Small Businesses
For many small business owners, the words “big data” can be downright terrifying. But the truth is, you are sitting on a gold mine. Unbeknownst to many small businesses, big data, when mined and analyzed properly, can be a great source used to drive sales and increase...