When it comes to onboarding a new employee, a majority of small businesses use a traditional approach like an Employee Handbook. The problem with this training process is that it generally offers little visual assistance and provides plenty of boredom. Numerous businesses have brushed aside the boredom and monotony of the handbook, in exchange for the fast-tracking process of onboarding new employees with the use of short videos. Here are some tips on why onboarding videos can help to bring … Read more
4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Technology Investment
How many times have you purchased new software or hardware, and avoided the help menu or user manual? Experts reason that about 90 percent of all features included with software go unused! Much of this comes down to lack of training for individuals using the technology – they use what they know and need most, and avoid anything that would require study or practice to implement. It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance, but with a little motivation you could better benefit from the … Read more
Data Backup: Are You Hoping For The Best?
Consider the "What If" Factor Secure data backup for your business is an absolute must, but the real question is, what methods are you using? Although you may think you are taking extreme caution, such as saving data on multiple computers and physical drives, the scary truth is these items are still at risk for failing and leaving you helpless. While it may seem unlikely that your data backup computers and thumb drives would all fail or become lost at the same time, it has happened to many … Read more
Hang Up The Landline for VoIP
Considering the switch to a VoIP phone system? Not sure what advantages it will give you over a traditional land-line? Well, You're not alone. A large number of business owners are making the switch from land-lines to VoIP phone systems for their business. Don't Break the Bank What's the number one reason for switching to a VoIP phone system? Cost! VoIP systems are surefire way to reduce the costs of phone services, especially if you are operating a business that has a large number of long … Read more
Why Your Company Needs An Internet Use Policy
With computers and Internet access such an integral part of every business, and the Internet filled with everything from gambling to x-rated websites, it is critical that every business has an Internet use policy in place. This policy can help prevent your employees from accidentally or intentionally causing harm to your company or your company’s reputation. While you don’t want to give your employees the idea that they are living in George Orwell’s 1984, you want them to have a clear … Read more
Could Filing Cabinets Be Costing You Money?
Go Green and Save Green Our society is making a push to "Go Green" these days with an effort to reduce paper usage and making a push to utilize digital documentation. The fact is, this practice not only benefits the environment, but can also put a considerable amount of green back into your bank account. There is also the consideration that cluttered papers and documentation can cause time loss and data loss when they're not properly stored and tracked. The easy solution to this problem is the … Read more
Tech Tips: Is Your Data Backup Protected Against Storm Season?
The Best Defense is a Good Offense It's that special time of year when the threat of fire, flood, severe storms, water damage and even theft are very real. This is why ensuring your company's critical data is backed up and protected in the case of power loss or system damage. To help you protect your valuable business assets, here are a few simple tips: Off Site Storage Backing up your data at an offsite location with dedicated and secure servers and cloud solutions is a must. While … Read more
What is the Cost of IT Support for Small Business?
One of the greatest challenges among small business owners today is making the decision about IT support and maintenance of the information system; whether to hire an in-house IT tech or to outsource IT support for their business. With the relatively recent availability of Managed Services for small business, the list of choices – and decisions – has grown once again. The Greenville IT support experts at Triangle IT Group are constantly searching for ways to make the decision making process … Read more
Simple Ways to Go Green and Save Green!
How Green is Your Business? In today's world, everyone is making a stronger effort to recycle and save, both individually and on a business level. The great thing about "Going Green" is that it doesn't just benefit the environment, but it can also benefit the bottom line for your business. Here are some easy ways your business can go green: Tune-Up Your Technology The great thing about computers and technology these days isn't just their speed and capabilities, but also their power … Read more
Apple Might Be Working On Universal Apps Across Mac, iOS
Apple has been quietly working on something called "Project Marzipan" for a couple of years now, and it appears that they're getting closer to unveiling it. The company seeks to bring its MacOS and iOS platforms closer together by developing universal apps that will work in either environment. This mirrors Microsoft's Universal Windows app strategy, where apps can detect the environment they're running on and adjust their display and navigation accordingly. Project Marzipan presents some … Read more
