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...
by Beth Vriesman | Jun 15, 2018 | Data Protection, Industry News, IT Outsourcing, Network, The TOucan’s Cable |
Managed Service Providers, or MSPs, offer more benefits than most businesses realize. In fact, the better you understand the services provided, the more you may re-evaluate using one. But first, if you’ve heard some of these common myths about MSPs let’s set the...
by Beth Vriesman | May 30, 2018 | IT Outsourcing, The TOucan’s Cable |
As a small business owner, keeping your computers running is a necessity. After all, they contain everything you need to keep your business going from day to day. If your business is too small to have a full time IT professional on staff, where can you find a trusted...
by Beth Vriesman | May 11, 2018 | The TOucan’s Cable |
Small business owners juggle a lot of hats. One that takes a considerable amount of time is setting up and maintaining your network and computers. If you’re looking for a better solution, consider a managed service provider. MSPs work to get your network established...
by Beth Vriesman | Apr 27, 2018 | Data Protection, The TOucan’s Cable |
Many small businesses use G Suite as their company server. Although it is a great, low cost solution for many businesses, it’s not failsafe as many mistakenly believe. If you’re counting on G Suite to store your company’s data, there are some downsides of using it...
by Beth Vriesman | Apr 13, 2018 | Data Protection, Industry News, IT Outsourcing, The TOucan’s Cable |
Your small business is your livelihood. It may be your entire family’s sole source of income. What would happen if your business information was stolen or held ransom? Has your IT support company put these elements in place to protect you? It’s no longer something...
