What’s Your IT Department Scorecard?

Entrepreneurs and small business owners often DIY their IT, and I totally get it. If that describes your situation, consider these questions from an expert.

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Backups, Syncs, and Restores

If my hard drive fails or I get ransomwared, I can just restore everything from the cloud, right? The answer is maybe, and it may take a very long time if things aren't set up correctly.

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Working Securely from Anywhere

If your employees want or need to work from home , making sure they can do so securely is crucial to maintaining productivity and protecting your business.

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Choosing The Right Wi-Fi Router

A Wi-Fi router can be an essential part of a productive office, but the wrong one can lead to slow, unrealiable internet and some serious security risks.

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What The DoD Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity

Most of us don't do business with the Department of Defense, but there are a lot of very good practices in their new cybersecurity standard that we can benefit from.

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Why Long-Term IT Service Contracts Are A Bad Idea

Outsourced experts for IT, HR, marketing, and accounting are a great way for a small business to gain access to professional expertise without the cost of full-time staff. But what if the service declines and you're locked into a long-term contract with no way out?

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