The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate people with avoidable tech slip-ups. Think of this as your “Holiday Tech Manners Guide” –…
Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional headache. Here are the tech wins that were worth…
At first, hanging on to old technology for as long as possible seems like a great way to stretch your IT budget. However, the cost of doing so is much higher than simply replacing the tech. Continuing to use old hardware and outdated software can cost your business in productivity, budget and security. The Real…
Have you ever wondered what the workplace of the near future looks like? Surprise. It’s already here. And it’s powered by Generative AI. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around. It’s not just tech jargon or a passing trend. Generative AI is the kind of artificial intelligence that doesn’t simply analyse data,…
For professional service firms across Chicagoland — from Naperville to the North Shore — technology isn’t just a tool. It’s the backbone of your operations. But if your only interaction with your IT provider is when it’s time to renew the contract, you’re missing critical opportunities to protect and grow your business. Technology evolves fast.…
It’s a quiet June morning in Chicagoland. Half your team is on vacation. The rest are working remotely — maybe from a lake house in Michigan or a café in Lincoln Park. Then it happens. Your network crashes. The printer won’t respond. No one can access shared files. A phishing email just slipped through. You…
Do you ever feel like your team is constantly chasing deadlines? By adopting the right approach, you can empower your staff to manage their workloads effectively, allowing them to focus on achieving goals rather than simply completing tasks. Discover how to foster a culture of efficiency and unlock the true potential of your team. Identifying…
Introduction If you haven’t developed a data backup and disaster recovery plan, now is the time to do so. As we’ve seen in recent years, natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey, tornadoes in Oklahoma, earthquakes in Mexico City and more have left businesses without access to critical information. These events can be devastating—but they don’t have…
Your data is your business. You use data to develop marketing strategies, make inferences, manage customer relationships, and much more. For this reason, it is crucial to have backups of your data that are easily accessible in the event of a disaster or emergency. Losing this information can be harmful to the health of your…
Email marketing is a great way for businesses to gather new leads and inform their current customers about new updates. For this to be done successfully, businesses must make sure their emails are relevant and they are reaching the right people at the right time. A great way to ensure this is to implement a…
