In today’s Internet loving culture, social media is becoming a necessary function for growing your business. And rightly so, because it’s a great way to expand your outreach, find new customers and share valuable information about your business or industry. But there are certainly some social media no-nos that need to be avoided. Along with…
DetailsFor decades, business owners have considered servers, data centers and IT staff a necessity for operations. 20 years ago, no one would have ever dreamed of a workplace without these integral tools. So it’s no wonder that virtualization has taken so long to catch on. When your business has relied on certain technologies for ages,…
DetailsDisasters, whether in the form of man-made errors or natural causes, are a business’s worst fear. Imagine coming to your office one morning to find the internal servers destroyed overnight by a massive flood. This could be the end of the road for your company, unless you have a business continuity plan (BCP) to cope…
DetailsMuch attention in the social media marketing world is paid to the heavyweights of Facebook and Twitter – and, when executed properly, your marketing efforts on these networks can pay great dividends. But there is much more to social media marketing than these two platforms alone, and other channels that are on the rise include…
DetailsNowadays, most business owners have a number of social media accounts. They use social media for various purposes, whether it’s to communicate with existing and potential customers, to showcase and announce their latest products, or to expand their online presence. But there are many things to keep in mind when you put your business on…
DetailsWe all know that computers can get infected with viruses, but did you know that your phone or tablet can as well? Yes, it is in fact true. And just because you have a new fancy Android device, doesn’t mean you’re immune. So if your phone or tablet starts acting funny and you suspect a…
DetailsA typical day in the life of a business owner is no longer spent tied to a desk. Instead, you are likely to be out in the field, dashing between meetings and, in the process, using numerous different devices from smartphones to tablets to laptops. Yet for your productivity to soar, it remains vital that…
DetailsThe one mistake most small business owners make is not thinking about a disaster before it happens. Unfortunately, when their businesses are threatened with a sudden flood and massive data loss, it’s already cost them plenty of time and money. Disasters can come in a variety of forms, whether as a result of natural causes…
DetailsIf you use a Facebook page to promote your business online, you’ll know that your like count – the number of users who have liked your page – is among the most critical metrics you monitor in order to understand the reach and success of your social marketing activities. The more “likes” you have, the…
DetailsAre you experiencing PC slowness? Are you slamming your head into your monitor wondering just what you can do to fix it? Not to fear, there are several actions you can take to solve the problem. First take a deep breath, relax and realize you can fix the problem. Feel better? Now roll up your…
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