No Images? Click here November 2017 ![]() “As a business owner, you don’t have time to waste on technical and operational issues. That’s where we shine! Call us and put an end to your IT problems finally and forever!” Are You a Sitting Duck? A couple weeks ago, I sent out an urgent alert about the Bad Rabbit global ransomware attack. Even though it was the third major attack this year, I have an unsettling feeling that many of my readers still don’t understand how vulnerable they are to Cyber Crime. Over the last two years, the security threat landscape has changed dramatically and small businesses are at more risk now than they have ever been before. Where traditional firewall and AntiVirus systems have effectively protected networks for many years, that is no longer the case. Business owners need to be thinking way beyond protection from viruses. The threat landscape now requires more advanced systems to detect and protect against additional threat vectors including ransomware, data breaches, stolen personal information and login credentials. And the greatest threat of all is your own employees unknowingly clicking on a malicious e-mail or website link. To adequately protect your business from these risks you need Advanced Security Services. Using a firewall and AV alone is like trying to stop a tank with a squirt gun. If you’re not absolutely confident your network is bullet-proof, call us to learn about our Advanced Security services. Two months after hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on coastal cities, large swaths of the United States are still reeling from their impact. In their wake, the nation has been moved as we witness numerous communities unite to rebuild, finding their bearings among the millions of dollars of flooding damage and rampant destruction. ![]() If you are considering cloud computing or Office 365 to save money and simplify IT, it is extremely important that you get and read this special report, "5 Critical Facts Every Business Owner Must Know Before Moving Their Network To The Cloud" This report discusses in simple, nontechnical terms the pros and cons of cloud computing, data security and how to choose a cloud provider, as well as three little-known facts that most IT consultants don;t know or won't tell you about could computing that could end up causing you MORE problem and costing you more money than you anticipated. Even if you aren't ready to move to the cloud yet, this report will give you the right information and questions to ask when the time comes. ![]() When you’re running a small business, you need to stay abreast of every possible money-saving strategy. That’s why, this year, you should look into the Section 179 Deduction small-business tax incentive. Section 179 allows a business to write off an entire equipment purchase for the year it is purchased, rather than writing a portion off for the next few years. ![]() Change is a constant. Ho-hum, right? Everybody knows that. But, if you really do expect change, what are you actually going to do about it? In my book The Potential Principle, I encourage readers who want to reach their best to focus on four areas of the Potential Matrix: the performing quadrant, the learning quadrant, the thinking quadrant, and the reflecting quadrant. ![]() The average American household is packed to the gills with expensive electronic equipment and a startling amalgamation of pricey knickknacks, so investing in home security is an attractive investment. And these days, you don’t have to shell out a sum equal to the stuff you’re protecting to get peace of mind. ![]() Implementing tech upgrades into your home taking one more step toward the coveted “smart home” can be a good time, but beyond that, it’ll save you precious time and money every day. With smart lighting, you’ll never accidentally leave a light on again, which will save you a lot more than you might think over time. 625 Beaver Ruin Rd NW |