At a time when cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever, data security and privacy should be every small-business owner’s top priority. The good news is you don’t have to be a tech wizard to make it happen. Here are some practical ways to shield your company from hackers. Cover your webcam If Facebook founder Mark […]
How to keep your business safe from hackers
PowerPoint Presenter Coach: New platforms, more feedback
Presenter Coach was one of the artificial intelligence-based features introduced in PowerPoint’s 2019 software update. It helps you give more effective in-person and virtual presentations by providing you with feedback on your word choice, and speed, among many others. This year, Presenter Coach is finally available on all platforms and is packed with new types […]
The benefits of a cloud-based ERP
Businesses seeking to integrate their various systems may be intrigued by a cloud solution. An increasingly popular cloud solution for small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) is enterprise resource planning (ERP). In this post, you’ll learn what a cloud-based ERP system is and how your business can benefit from it. Define: Cloud-based ERP ERP is management […]
Powering up when the power’s down
The long-running loadshedding schedule by South African national service provider Eskom is one of many challenges facing the country’s businesses, from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to corporates – not to mention the effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the workplace.
How a cloud-based OMS can help eCommerce businesses
Cloud-based order management systems (OMS) have plenty of useful features that can help any eCommerce business boost their sales. But this is just one of the many advantages these tools offer. Read on to learn more about the business benefits of deploying an OMS. First off, we need to clarify that an inventory management system […]
Choosing the correct cloud storage for your workload
There has been a shift in the cloud storage industry and more organizations are realizing the importance of backing up their data and outsourcing the infrastructure setup and maintenance. We recently had a request from one of our clients as they needed a reliable cloud storage service in South Africa.
Defend your business from these 5 types of hackers
“Know thine enemy” — it means to get to know them and their motives. In this blog, we take a close look at the five types of dangerous hackers, what their motives are, and how they operate. Script kiddies In terms of skill, script kiddies (or skids, for short) are at the bottom of the […]
How to choose the right business projector
If your last business presentation looked dull on screen, or your existing projector is still the bulky, heavy kind, it may be time to upgrade your projector. However, identifying the best one from a plethora of choices can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. Here’s a quick business projector purchasing guide […]
Level up your Excel skills with these tips
Microsoft Excel’s new features now make it easier than ever to process data and present information visually. Level up your spreadsheets with the tips below: Take advantage of Ideas in Excel If you’re not sure which type of chart best tells a particular story out of a table of data, don’t worry — Excel’s artificial […]
How to make your WordPress website load faster
Whether it’s food delivery or your daily commute, speed matters. And when it comes to website load time, this principle couldn’t be more true. Today, people expect a site to load in one to three seconds — so how does your WordPress site measure up? If you’re looking to increase your site’s speed, here are […]