by Beth Vriesman | Nov 15, 2018 | Data Protection, IT Outsourcing, Network, The TOucan’s Cable |
Employees hate being micro managed, which is why having an employee handbook is beneficial. Often overlooked in the handbook is inclusion of IT policies and procedures. If you haven’t set up your business’s IT policies and informed your staff about them in writing,...
by Beth Vriesman | Oct 31, 2018 | Network, Software, The TOucan’s Cable |
Whether you’re a large business with your own IT department or a small one where you outsource your IT needs, good network management is essential to your company. Most everyone knows to set up passwords, a firewall, encryption and to use virus protection, but what...
by Beth Vriesman | Oct 17, 2018 | IT Outsourcing, Network, The TOucan’s Cable |
There are many good reasons to know a good temp agency and to use their staff. If you need someone to fill in during a busy season, while someone is out on maternity leave, or even just to try them out before you hire them permanently. Most are background checked and...
by Beth Vriesman | Sep 27, 2018 | Online Marketing, The TOucan’s Cable |
You may have heard us talk about the evils of many of Google’s products and we stand by that, however, when it comes to search they are king. You want your website to show up in their search results because Google is overwhelmingly the most popular search engine....
by Beth Vriesman | Sep 13, 2018 | Data Protection, IT Outsourcing, The TOucan’s Cable |
If you’ve not started working with a Technology Partner and don’t have an IT person on staff implementing a cyber security plan, you should. There are few bigger vulnerabilities than your network and your business data. Every day they’re not protected from ransomware...
by Beth Vriesman | Aug 31, 2018 | Data Protection, Industry News, IT Outsourcing, The TOucan’s Cable |
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and many operate on a shoestring budget. Sometimes that means they fail to change as technology changes because of money. Sadly, that failure to adapt and change can also cause them to fail or no longer be as productive...
by Beth Vriesman | Aug 16, 2018 | IT Outsourcing, The TOucan’s Cable |
Where are your employees spending their time? Is it all on work tasks? Likely not. Although it’s healthy and normal to take a few breaks throughout the day, how much is too much? A recent study by the New York Post showed that the average employee spends about five...
by Beth Vriesman | Aug 6, 2018 | IT Outsourcing, Network, The TOucan’s Cable |
Managing your network is a big job, especially if you don’t have a dedicated IT professional staff member. It takes time to do it right and keep it updated. If you’re trying to figure out how to effectively manage your network, here are some tips. Create a Network Map...
by Beth Vriesman | Jul 18, 2018 | Data Protection, Industry News, IT Outsourcing, Network, Online Marketing, The TOucan’s Cable |
It’s not always easy starting a business. You take risks and with those risks comes either great reward or failure. The Small Business Association estimates 30% of small businesses fail in the first two years and 66% within ten years. Don’t make these common mistakes...
by Beth Vriesman | Jun 28, 2018 | Industry News, Network, The TOucan’s Cable |
In talking with our customers there is a misunderstanding that just because their network or computers have a firewall that they’re safe from malicious attacks. Sadly, this is far from accurate. Firewalls and anti-virus software have different purposes and should...
