Artificial intelligence has officially moved from science fiction into our daily toolkit. Whether you're drafting an email, brainstorming a new project, or debugging code, AI tools can dramatically boost productivity. Like any powerful tool, however, knowing how to use it effectively is growing in importance. This week, we thought we’d give you three tips on how to get AI to...
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Keeping track of your business’ technology is very important for smooth operations and long-term success. You need to monitor every piece of your technology to avoid wasting money and facing security issues. A good inventory system helps you know what technology you have, where it's being used, and when it needs maintenance or replacement. This ensures your team has the...
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The hiring process is long and tiring, but hopefully by the end of it all, you end up with the perfect candidate for the position. While they might be eager to get to work, they might find themselves ill-equipped to do their job—a position you don’t want them to be in. Unfortunately, this is how many new hires start their...
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We’re several years past the COVID pandemic at this point, and many companies are calling their remote workers back to the office. Still, there is merit in having a remote workforce, even if it’s not strictly “mandatory” or “necessary” any longer. Today, we want to share some tips to help your business thrive with a remote workforce and what you...
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Computer problems aren’t just annoying, they are a major impediment to a business’ overall productivity. There are several common problems that can slow down your computer, each with its own signs, causes, and fixes. This month we’re going to look at some of these problems and what the solutions are for them. (more…)
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The concept of a four-day workweek has long been debated, with strong anecdotal evidence supporting its effectiveness. The nation of Iceland provides one of the most compelling real-world examples. Their journey began small in 2015 with initial trials involving about 2,500 workers; or, just under one percent of the population. These efforts have dramatically expanded, however, and today, nearly 90...
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If you are a subscriber and frequent reader of this newsletter, you’re probably familiar with our campaign to educate business owners, managers, and even your average worker on the importance of backing up data. In this month’s newsletter we’ll describe incremental backup and how it works as the best scenario for small business data redundancy. (more…)
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One of the most common tactics used by folks in the service industry is free Wi-Fi. It draws in people who want to work out of the office in places such as coffee shops, restaurants, and book stores… but how much can you actually trust that free wireless access? We think it’s probably shadier than you think, and if you’re...
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If you are one of those business owners that has gone out of their way to pay cybersecurity insurance premiums, you probably think that they will shield you from situations that could put your business at risk. What if, however, you are just paying for the paperwork? Picture this scenario: You suffer a ransomware attack, your business has to shut...
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With the new year fast approaching, it’s worth thinking about how your organization can be more future-minded. This involves considering artificial intelligence, or AI, as a means to accomplish more for your business. Of course, you also need to be careful about what data you provide AI with, as it can easily snowball out of control if you’re not careful...
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