Three things to consider when investing in new software
Three things to consider when investing in new software When running a business, you will often find yourself in need of new software tools to enhance the productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and even the security of your various business processes. These software programs range across a wide spectrum of tools including accounting, finance, IT, e-commerce, marketing, […]
VISUALIZING THE SLAPPEY PLEDGE: SUPPORT ONE TEAM [VIDEO]
I WILL SUPPORT ONE TEAM. I will consider how my actions impact my teammates and check my ego at the door. We win and lose as a team, so I will support other’s decisions even when I may disagree. I will step into another role or help a co-worker when that is what is required […]
Outsourcing? Really. Its OK: How it can save time and money
Outsourcing? Really. It’s OK: How it can save time and money Almost by definition, small business owners and entrepreneurs cringe at the concept of outsourcing. Those who start their own companies like the control and autonomy it provides them. Unfortunately, that preference for control and autonomy may have some bad side effects […]
END-TO-END CLOUD PHONE SUPPORT: DO THEY PROVIDE IT (AND WHY YOU NEED IT)
If you are considering the move to a cloud based phone system, one of the biggest questions you need to ask is where you will get your support from. Depending on the specifics of your phone system infrastructure, you will be relying on a mix of hardware and software, on-premise and in the cloud. You […]
The dark web: An introduction
The dark web: An introduction Have you come across the term, dark web, recently? As a business, you might have heard that you need to keep your data safe from the dark web. So, what is the dark web anyway? Read on to find out… What is the dark web? The cybercrime landscape is evolving […]
Is Your Website Mobile Optimized?
Smaller firms often struggle just to keep up with maintaining a website. Worrying about a scaled down version for mobile users seems like just too much trouble. Today’s blog is all about why this matters to you and why should you bother with a mobile version. A bit of background: Mobile sites are versions of […]
3 STEPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT OFFICE PHONE SYSTEM
Office phone systems have come a long way in the last few years. It is now possible to completely outsource your telecommunications hosting to a third party and connect easily with mobile devices, desk phones, laptops, and a variety of other options. Choosing the right system for your office will depend on your goals and […]
How good is your password
How good is your password? Did you know that having a weak password is one of the biggest security risks you face? This blog focuses on the best practices related to passwords that you can follow to ensure passwords are not your weakest link. Avoid sequences and repetitions: How many times have you used passwords […]
The biggest threat to your IT infrastructure: Your own employees
The biggest threat to your I.T infrastructure: Your own employees Did you know that your employees often unwittingly ‘help’ cybercriminals gain access to your system? Often, employees play a part in compromising the security of your IT infrastructure, even without them realizing it. For example- When your employees use their own devices for work purposes […]
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing Your Business Network
Hearing “all of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable, we know this because…” is bad news, but whatever follows the ellipses determines just how bad. Consider two scenarios. “All of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable… we know this because a hacker took all of your customers’ credit card info and locked all of your […]