Month: April 2021

How to Avoid Sending Spam Email: The Dos and Don'ts

How to Avoid Sending Spam Email: The Dos and Don’ts

Email Deliverability is the rate at which your email actually makes it into recipient inboxes. This rate can be lower when an email bounces or gets automatically filtered into a spam folder. As a business, there’s nothing worse than spending time writing an email that never even reaches an inbox. Our friends at Hubspot have…

The Value of Virtual Machines for Your Business

The Value of Virtual Machines for Your Business

You invest a lot of time researching the best technology for your business. Your Apple computers work well for your needs, plus, the sleek desktops look great in client-visible locations. Yet occasionally, something comes up that you can’t do on a Mac. Some programs just don’t work on the Mac operating systems (OS); they only…

Why Small Businesses Should Upgrade to Microsoft 365

Why Small Businesses Should Upgrade to Microsoft 365

You’ve seen all the ads for Microsoft 365. They’re popping up on your desktop, your employees are sending you meaningful looks, and clearly, it’s not going away. You’ve probably even jumped online to see what all the fuss is about. But is Microsoft 365 a necessary upgrade for your small business? The answer is yes….

How to Protect Your Proprietary Information

How to Protect Your Proprietary Information

Proprietary information makes your business special, whether you’re a tech startup with a smart algorithm or a food manufacturer with a secret sauce. Regardless of industry, businesses gain competitive advantage from distinct practices or unique data. The last thing you want is someone with ill intent getting their hands on your differentiation. We all know…

Why Spam is a Small Business Nightmare

Why Spam is a Small Business Nightmare

15 years after the world united to crack down on spam emails, we’re still struggling with overloaded inboxes. All of that unwanted email continues to flood the internet, with much of it targeted towards small businesses. The impact goes wider than you might think; here’s the full breakdown of how modern spam works and how…

You’re Never Too Small to Outsource Your IT

You’re Never Too Small to Outsource Your IT

Small business owners are proud of getting everything done with few people. Every team member wears many hats. They are part of a family, devoted to the firm’s success. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make them qualified to handle IT. You’re never too small to outsource your technology needs to a managed service provider (MSP). A small…

Why Your Small Business Needs VoIP

Why Your Small Business Needs VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers many advantages for small and mid-sized businesses. VoIP turns voice conversation into data packets sent between two network points. But don’t worry, the person you’re calling doesn’t need to be using a similar system. The technology turns the data back into analog at the receiving end if needed. Basically,…