Business

Future-Proof Your Law Firm: Cloud, AI, and Zero-Trust Explained

Future-Proof Your Law Firm: Cloud, AI, and Zero-Trust Explained

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 9, 2026
  • Business

As an IT expert who has spent years under the hood of various professional service firms, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. Many lawyers are brilliant at practicing law but are often held back by a digital anchor; outdated servers, fragmented files, and manual billing processes that eat away at billable hours. In 2026, staying competitive isn't just about your legal...

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Downtime Is Always Extremely Costly

Downtime Is Always Extremely Costly

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 8, 2026
  • Business

Imagine this: a factory floor is silent, machines are turned off, and workers stand around with nothing to do. Or think of an office where employees sit idle because the computer system is down. This is downtime—a period when a business’ operations drag to a halt. While it might not seem like a big deal initially, downtime is one of...

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Social Media is a Useful Tool for the Small Business

Social Media is a Useful Tool for the Small Business

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 24, 2025
  • Business

Look around and you’ll see that almost everyone is scrolling through social media. Whether it’s checking out funny memes, following the latest trends, or staying updated with friends, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X have become part of everyday life. It has also become a very important part of small business marketing efforts. This month, we take a look...

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The Essential Benefits of SaaS All SMB Owners Should Know

The Essential Benefits of SaaS All SMB Owners Should Know

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 3, 2025
  • Cloud

How often have you been frustrated by the challenges of installing new software? How about expiring licenses or outdated tools that need to be upgraded frequently to prevent them from becoming obsolete? These are all problems associated with buying software licenses, and they can all be avoided through the smart use of Software as a Service. By “renting” access to...

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The Offboarding Process is Just as Important as Onboarding

The Offboarding Process is Just as Important as Onboarding

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 21, 2025
  • Business

If and when an employee departs from your business, they should go through a comprehensive offboarding process. This process should include the physical handoff of keys, laptops, and any other assets or resources they used during their employment with your business. While it’s easy enough to collect these physical items, it’s harder to shore up your business on the digital...

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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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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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6 Ways Your Business Can Use Virtualization

6 Ways Your Business Can Use Virtualization

Has your business implemented virtualization in any form? Chances are there is at least one part of your business that could benefit from a virtualization shift, whether it’s your hardware infrastructure, software infrastructure, or even desktop infrastructure. Today, we want to help you determine what the best virtualization options are for your business so you can take your digital transformation...

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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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