When you’re a growing SMB (small-to-medium sized business) you want technology to help you move faster, not hold you back. Here are 5 essential bits of advice to help you turn your IT from a drag to a boost. 1. Prioritise security and backup‘Security and back-up’ is a ...
Author: Mark Williams
How proactive IT management keeps your business on its feet
‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee – his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see’Muhammad Ali, 1974There’s a reason Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time. He possessed a grace and speed that allowed him to avoid most hits ...
4 important things that get forgotten about in office relocations
Everybody knows that office relocations are stressful, and even the best-laid plans often go awry or miss a crucial step. Everybody also knows that, in the process moving offices, you must remember to notify your suppliers and tell your clients you’ve moved.But what about the other things ...
How to securely save and send large files
We’ve all experienced the painfully long upload wait when trying to send email attachments, only to receive the eventual error message because the file is too big. Here are some alternative ways to securely save and send large files.If you need to send big PowerPoint files, HD ...
The essential office relocation checklist for IT departments
Office relocations are never simple. There are so many issues that need dealing with that it’s not surprising if you let a couple of things slide.But IT is one area of business where you can’t afford any error in relocating. You’ll want to make sure ...
How to develop an IT transformation strategy in 6 steps
Many expanding businesses are now looking to transform their technology to bolster growth. Here’s how to develop an IT transformation strategy in 6 steps. There’s more to IT than just management and maintenance, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to Deloitte’s latest tech trend ...
IT application upgrade checklist for growing companies
Over the last few years, has your business grown, or are you looking to expand and develop? If it’s underway or on the cards, you’ll need to ensure that your IT solutions are future-proofed, effective and can support any further growth, or expansion.The first piece of ...
Ask an expert: what’s the best browser for business?
For decades now the internet has increasingly dominated our personal and professional lives. Indeed, there are over 3.7 billion people using the internet as of this year – that’s nearly half the global population.It’s been a vital tool for businesses since its release to the public almost 26 years ...
3 tips for working with remote IT support services
No matter whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, turning to remote IT support services for your support needs often makes a lot of sense. This is especially true if your organisation has:A mobile workforce and a bring your own device (BYOD) policy in place;...
How to bookmark, copy or open multiple links simultaneously
This is part four of a series of blog posts giving marketing agencies quick, helpful advice so they can overcome some of the most common technology problems they face. We’ve been working with marketing agencies since day one, so we have a few hacks up our sleeves to ...
The ransomware epidemic by the numbers (Infographic)
Ten years ago, even some security experts hadn’t heard of ransomware. Today it’s an epidemic. Datto’s ransomware infographic shows just how many businesses are coming under threat.Businesses big and small are being targeted therefore your organisation can no longer afford to remain in the dark ...
How to count the number of words in an Excel cell
Over the next few months we’ll be running a series of blog posts giving marketing agencies quick, helpful advice so they can overcome some of the most common technology problems they face. We’ve been working with marketing agencies since day one, so we know the kind of ...
5 essential bits of IT advice for small businesses