Small Business

The Massive Difference Between a Business that Values Technology and One that Doesn’t

The Massive Difference Between a Business that Values Technology and One that Doesn’t

It was only a few decades ago that purchasing a couple of computers for a business was almost the same investment as purchasing a decent company van. In 1986, a business could spend $3500 on a single Compaq Portable II, which was a 24 lb monstrosity with a tiny 9-inch screen. Alternatively, a Chevy Astro Cargo Van cost about $7800...

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Why a Small Business Should Turn to Managed IT Services

Why a Small Business Should Turn to Managed IT Services

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 30, 2023
  • Business

Nowadays, a business can’t really get by without using technology in some fashion, and wherever technology is involved, it greatly helps to have a reliable resource on hand to keep it functioning as expected. This is the role of a managed service provider, and while a partnership with one can be a great business asset, this is predicated on the...

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Unpacking the Most Common Small Business Technology Problems

Unpacking the Most Common Small Business Technology Problems

Technology brings a lot of benefits, but it can also cause problems. Small and mid-sized businesses that rely on technology will have to confront these challenges to get the most out of their IT. Let’s take a look at three of the most common technology problems that SMBs face.  (more…)

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Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Optimize Your Technology

Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Optimize Your Technology

Nowadays, technology and business are intimately interconnected, the success of your operations and processes largely informed by the tools you have in place. Let’s go over three ways you can help boost your potential success even further by implementing the right methods. (more…)

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Smaller Business Have Problems Adopting Useful Technologies

Smaller Business Have Problems Adopting Useful Technologies

Technology adoption can be a major issue for many businesses, mostly due to the variable costs of adding new technologies to a business’ cache of technology tools. For smaller businesses, adding new technologies that will allow them to compete with larger businesses can be even more difficult. Let’s take a look at the adoption gap between larger businesses and smaller...

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Artificial Intelligence Can Serve a Valuable Role in Small Businesses

Artificial Intelligence Can Serve a Valuable Role in Small Businesses

We’ve seen artificial intelligence used more and more commonly in businesses, largely in the form of machine learning. What’s even nicer is that it is becoming more and more accessible to smaller businesses as well. Let’s discuss how a small business might put AI to use, or in other words, how you can get started doing so. (more…)

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Law Firms Need to Do More to Protect Their Data

Law Firms Need to Do More to Protect Their Data

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 8, 2021
  • Security

In certain industries that are steeped in tradition, it can often be challenging to meet the stringent security requirements in order to keep up with modern threats. Take, for example, the modern law firm. Just how does a law firm go about securing its data and technology, and what must be considered when implementing security solutions for these types of...

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Suggestions to Enhance Your Business Continuity

Suggestions to Enhance Your Business Continuity

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 16, 2021
  • Security

You don’t need to be repeatedly told just how important risk management is. If you did, you probably wouldn’t have made it this far. One problem you see from business owners today is that while they understand just how many problems there are--and which ones they need to find solutions for first--they want to grow their company so fast that...

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Why It Pays Off to Audit Your IT

Why It Pays Off to Audit Your IT

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 29, 2021
  • Business

Large, medium-size, and especially small businesses are facing some difficult times at this point—and for them to make it through this and flourish in the future, some long-term changes are going to be necessary. Let’s break down a few ways that technology should play a role in these changes. (more…)

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Rethinking Your Business’ IT Strategy Can Have A Lot of Benefits

Rethinking Your Business’ IT Strategy Can Have A Lot of Benefits

“Doing things the old-fashioned way” isn’t often how a managed service provider will operate, but in some respects, this really is the best course to take with your IT, at least in terms of strategy. Let’s consider some principles and best practices that have largely remained the same even as time has changed. (more…)

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