Workplace Strategy

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 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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Here’s How You Prevent Ransomware Attacks

Here’s How You Prevent Ransomware Attacks

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 10, 2025
  • Security

Is your business prepared to square off against ransomware? It can be scary to even imagine your business becoming the target of an attack that essentially takes your operations hostage. Are you going to let ransomware extort money, hold your data for ransom, and threaten your business’ future? The answer is no, and we’ll show you how you can not...

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5 Ways a Standing Desk Can Transform Your Workday

5 Ways a Standing Desk Can Transform Your Workday

Do you feel sluggish, achy, or just plain tired after a long day of sitting? A simple change to your workday could be the key to improving your health and boosting your well-being: the standing desk. The popularity of standing desks is growing for good reason. They are an easy way to combat the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle....

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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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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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Vendor Management Doesn’t Have to Be Hard (Or Frustrating)

Vendor Management Doesn’t Have to Be Hard (Or Frustrating)

How many vendors does your small business work with on a daily basis? Chances are, it’s quite a few, and managing them all can be exhausting. You don’t have time for it, and we get that, so why don’t you let us lighten the load with our vendor management services? (more…)

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Addressing the Countless Risks Associated with Reactive IT

Addressing the Countless Risks Associated with Reactive IT

When your business is operating the way it should, it can feel like a well-oiled machine. Unfortunately though, the second something goes wrong, it starts spitting and sputtering, and before you know it, operations are impacted to the point where you’re left wondering what to do next. If you’re constantly reacting to server crashes, downtime, and data loss, you’re not running...

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Getting the Most Out of a Remote Workforce

Getting the Most Out of a Remote Workforce

The work landscape has changed quite a bit in a short period of time. Nearly 13% of American workers work from home full-time, while over 27% more work remotely part-time. With nearly two-fifths of workers working from home at least part-time, understanding what technology is behind this new normal and how to meet your business needs is critical.  (more…)

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How to Fix a Broken IT Infrastructure

How to Fix a Broken IT Infrastructure

If you have a lot of complaints about your IT, you’re not alone. Turns out, business technology complaints are one of the most common frustrations for companies. We’re here to tell you, however, that you don’t have to live with broken technology; you can instead take steps to fix it, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. (more…)

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