WordPress was once viewed predominantly as a blogging platform. But it has expanded into one of the most popular website publishing tools on the Internet. Tech Crunch recently reported that about one fifth of new domains in the U.S. are powered by WordPress. And it also might surprise you to learn that one of the [...]

In recent years iPads, smartphones, and Kindles have been a few of the most desired gadgets on the market. However, not all tech is created equal. Companies can’t predict what’s going to become popular, regardless of how much they love it. Here are a few that never quite caught on. Famous tech failures Apple TV: [...]

If you work in a PC-based business, you more than likely use Microsoft Outlook to handle your email and your calendar.  You probably also take this very dynamic program for granted.  Microsoft Outlook has been around for years it has many unknown features that can help you save time and work more efficiently.  Let’s take [...]

When it comes to data security, you might believe you have enough safeguards set up to safeguard your small business. After all, you most likely frequently update your antivirus software and other security protocols too. And it’s not as if you’re a large organization that has to stress about having their systems breached by complex [...]

Our previous blog centered around company culture and the effect it could have on your brand. Your company’s culture, good or bad, shows up in your brands reputation. We talked about methods to assess the cultural health of your company, but how do you give your company a cultural facelift? The first step is to [...]

Often, in business, concentrating on the strategy of the company is the main objective. Is that because it is the most crucial aspect to focus on? Many businesses think so, but primarily focusing on strategy may lead a company into stagnation. People make up a company and they collectively make the culture of the company. [...]

Did you start your business because you love paperwork? Most likely not, unless you’re an accountant of course. Probably, you started your business because you love the job, product, or service you sell. As a business owner, however, you can’t ignore the paperwork that comes along with owning your own business. The monetary side of [...]

If the rumors are true, Microsoft is stepping up significantly to join the fight against cyber crime. Allegedly, Microsoft is developing a real-time feed that records current cyber threats and provides necessary steps to safeguard against them. Microsoft has already had success in taking down botnets. In doing so, the company collects plenty of valuable [...]

Many small business owners have utilized the cloud during these challenging economic times. Business owners can save money by utilizing programs within the cloud, from Photoshop alternatives to project-management tools. However, the cloud can be a bit iffy when it comes to security. Documents stored in the cloud can be compromised or damaged. Password issues [...]

The advantages of cloud computing are clear. Not only can you free up needed space on your servers and computers, it is possible to backup priceless data and easily share it within your company. But when you are considering data sharing and storage for your business, you may have some questions regarding cloud security, particularly [...]