There are various aspects of business continuity plans (disaster planning) but the easiest to implement is backing up your data. Having this aspect of your disaster planning completed will cover you in the case of both small disasters (computer theft or breakage) and…
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GTD & Goal Setting for the New Year
I have been knee-deep in setting goals for this year. Let’s be honest, they aren’t lofty goals — I have 3 under 6 years old including a baby. Without well-written goals that have an end and get me closer to what I want out of life, I won’t get anywhere– I’ll just be…
Why You Should Pay for Managed Services When You Have an IT Staff
When we tell people what we do, we frequently hear that they have IT people on staff — why would they need to pay us, too? Here are 3 reasons to pay for managed services even if you have an IT staff.
Small Business Backup for All Your Devices
For most small business owners, you are on call 24-7. So how do you make sure that every device you use is backed up? SmartPhone On your smart phone, there are three main things to make sure you have backed up: Your contacts Your apps Your data (within those apps) The…
Windows XP Will No Longer Be Supported after 4/2014. Are You Ready?
As of 4/8/2014, Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft. Is your business ready? Why Does a Lack of Support for XP Matter to Me? Most home users who are just putzing around, probably wouldn’t even care if their computer was still running XP. But if you…
2 (BIG!) Benefits of Having a Network Audit Done
Due to the Syrian geo-political climate, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has deemed October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Their fear is that hackers stand poised to attack the US where it hurts — our pocketbook. Whether or not, you agree with…
3 More Mistakes Rookies Make In PowerPoint
Several weeks ago, I shared several mistakes rookies make when making presentations in PowerPoint. I had come up with such a long list that I decided to write another post. Here are 3 MORE mistakes people make in PowerPoint presentations.
3 Mistakes Rookies Make in PowerPoint {Easy Office Productivity Tip}
So you have a presentation to make. Maybe it’s a new customer or maybe you’ve been asked to speak at a professional group or conference. Since many people are visual learners it makes sense to have a PowerPoint presentation. Here are 3 mistakes that you don’t want to…
ACS Hires Three New Employees
Albert & I are pleased to announce that we have 3 new employees to help serve you better.
Why the Cloud is an Essential Piece of Small Business Disaster Planning
Even though Michigan is not well known for it’s natural disasters, we are frequent recipients of blizzards and thunderstorms which can wreak havoc on your computer systems. And no one is immune to a building fire or other such disaster that could cost you your…