Do you have money left in this year’s budget for office equipment, computers (maybe some new Windows 10 devices), or software? Do you want to be able to write off your entire purchase? The Section 179 tax code lets you do just that! What is Section 179? We know that “simple” and “tax code” normally…
Released in 2009, Microsoft Windows 7 is still a popular, albeit aging, operating system (OS) for many small businesses. In order to focus on the development of newer technologies, extended support for this OS will be ending on January 14, 2020. Here’s what that means for your business: 1. Can I still use Windows 7…
You know that cyber security is an important part of any business, but are you unsure of how to become cyber secure? You may already be using some of the top security best practices and not even realize it. Anti-Virus Software & Updates When faced with the enormous task of securing your business, it’s easy…
Update: As of Spring 2020, Office 365 has been rebranded to Microsoft 365. If you Google “Microsoft 365” the first results that show up are actually related to “Office 365”. So that must mean Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office 365 are the same thing, right? Not quite. In this post, we’ll break down the differences…
Your business needs technology. There’s no getting around it. Yet sometimes, proactively maintaining that technology, fending off viruses, and keeping up with trends can feel like a full-time job. A full-time job that takes your focus away from running your actual business. Managed services is the solution. When you partner with a managed services provider…
Overview We’re willing to bet that you have at least one credit card or debit card in your wallet right now. We’re also willing to bet that keeping your card secure is pretty important to you. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to keep your payment…
Securing data is the law across several industries and you’re a legal expert. Ensuring your own practice is properly safeguarding client data should be simple, right? Not so much. This means that it’s more important than ever for your firm to rely on IT and cyber security professionals to guide you to cyber safety. There’s…
Running a business is a lot of work. On top of day to day operations, there’s a lot of IT “stuff” to take care of. Phones, computers, email, antivirus software, servers, the list goes on… You might be realizing that you need some extra help with IT projects, but it’s hard to know where to…
Cyber attacks impede a healthcare organization’s ability to provide care to patients. They’re time consuming and costly and include, downtime, productivity loss, business process disruption, forensic investigation, remediation, data loss, recovery of effected data and devices, reputational damages, and additional employee training. The best way to combat a cyber attack is to prevent it by…
You’ve put a lot of time and effort into making your business successful. You’ve written your mission statement, streamlined your service offerings, crafted the perfect price points, created social media pages, and hired the right crew to help you out. Every business needs technology to thrive so you may have even outsourced your IT needs…