Business

Inefficiencies In Your Onboarding Process Matter More Than You Think

Inefficiencies In Your Onboarding Process Matter More Than You Think

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 24, 2025
  • Business

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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4 Ways Your Business Can Ensure Better Remote Work Policies

4 Ways Your Business Can Ensure Better Remote Work Policies

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 22, 2025
  • Business

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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Can a Business Benefit From a Shorter Workweek?

Can a Business Benefit From a Shorter Workweek?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 20, 2025
  • Business

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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Your Cyber Insurance Policy is About to Become Useless (And Your IT Provider Knows Why)

Your Cyber Insurance Policy is About to Become Useless (And Your IT Provider Knows Why)

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 15, 2025
  • Business

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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Your Company Might Be Worth $500,000 Less Than You Think, Thanks to Your IT

Your Company Might Be Worth $500,000 Less Than You Think, Thanks to Your IT

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 8, 2025
  • Business

Let’s face facts… once you’ve spent enough time and money investing in your business, you’re going to want to see some return when the time comes for you to move along and let someone else take the reins. Whether that time is now or years away, there’s a critical element to keep in mind: any buyer won’t just be buying...

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How to Keep the Setup Wizard from Ruining Your Computer

How to Keep the Setup Wizard from Ruining Your Computer

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 3, 2025
  • Business

Do you find your computer filled with junkware and other types of software you don’t remember installing on your device? Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, you’ve probably made one mistake that has allowed junkware to accumulate. Today, we’re going to get into this mistake and the best way to avoid it: reading the fine print during any software...

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Installing More Software? Make Sure You Read the Fine Print

Installing More Software? Make Sure You Read the Fine Print

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 26, 2025
  • Business

Do you ever wonder how you could possibly have so much junkware installed on your computer? Even if it seems like you’re not doing anything wrong, chances are you’re making at least one vital mistake. Today, we want to break down this mistake and how you can avoid making it—which, it turns out, is as simple as reading. (more…)

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A Business Acquisition is Exciting… If It’s Handled Properly

A Business Acquisition is Exciting… If It’s Handled Properly

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 18, 2025
  • Business

The time may come when you find yourself in the position to expand your business through the acquisition of one of your competitors or contemporaries. You may be in this position now. Either way, congratulations! This process can be rewarding and potentially quite profitable, provided everything goes according to plan. One of the most important aspects to pay attention to...

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Why Good Employees Resist IT Policy and How to Bridge the Gap

Why Good Employees Resist IT Policy and How to Bridge the Gap

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 15, 2025
  • Business

Resistance to new technology is a common challenge for businesses. The key to a smooth rollout isn't just about picking the right technology; it's about building a comprehensive strategy that addresses the human element of the change being made. As software is extremely important to any business, having a solid strategy in place to address the governance of your IT...

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Mastering Your IT Onboarding… and Yes, Offboarding Too

Mastering Your IT Onboarding… and Yes, Offboarding Too

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 11, 2025
  • Business

Picture your team for a moment and consider the experience a new hire might have during their first hours on the job. How effective are they at accomplishing tasks, or is their time spent jumping through hoops and getting set up with their technology? Similarly, what does one of your team members’ last days look like? Amicable or not, a...

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