Businesses are going to cloud computing solutions, with suppliers that provide extremely efficient alternatives that are far less expensive than the traditional in-house method. And why not! The advantages of cloud computing for small businesses include reduced costs, easy servicing and latest … [Read more...] about Cloud Computing – Silver Lining or Just Fluff?
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The Importance of a Social Media Strategy
A social media strategy provides guidance on the approach to including social and online media tools within the company’s communication plan. Social media strategies should clearly articulate the reason why social channels are an appropriate means for the business to more effectively reach its … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Social Media Strategy
7 Proven Tactics to Boost Your Website in 3 Months
Not sure what to do with your website? Do you feel it’s just sitting there doing nothing? Never fear; I’m here to rescue you! Here are 7 tactics you can implement within the next 3 months that will turn your website into the ultimate small business power machine! Get you paper & pens … [Read more...] about 7 Proven Tactics to Boost Your Website in 3 Months
Mobile Devices: Is your slip still showing?
Last year I wrote on ways to protect your mobile devices - Is your slip showing? In this article, I listed some of the things you can do to protect your devices, the data on them and your business. Recently, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) had a weekend break-in that resulted … [Read more...] about Mobile Devices: Is your slip still showing?
Is your slip showing?
Laptops, mobile phones, iPhones, Blackberrys and USB drives can conveniently store data outside your work environment. But portability has a downside. Devices are easily stolen and their data is valuable with many thieves admitting to stealing devices for the information stored on them. Protect … [Read more...] about Is your slip showing?
Instantly Transcribe a Whiteboard
The meeting's over, but the whiteboard is chock full of lists, notes, diagrams, and to-do's you didn't have time to jot down yet. Instead of manually transcribing it all, pull out your cameraphone and snap a picture. Two services — Evernote and qipit — can save and search the text in a photo of a … [Read more...] about Instantly Transcribe a Whiteboard