As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you understand how challenging it can be to keep your company afloat. While you may have a solid business plan, unexpected events such as natural disasters or cybersecurity threats can disrupt your operations.

Although cyberattacks on businesses have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, many small-business owners assume that their business is immune to such attacks. This belief often stems from the notion that cybercriminals target larger companies.

Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your inbox, opening, clicking, and downloading files without a care.

Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you, especially if you INVITE the hack by downloading a file that is infected with a piece of code designed to circumvent your security protocols.

“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” is a mantra you’ll hear motivational speakers deliver in their presentations to make the argument that you should throw all caution to the wind and go for it (whatever “it” is).

And while that may be a good piece of advice to get someone to take action on an idea (and get the speaker applause at the end of their presentation), truly smart, experienced entrepreneurs and business executives NEVER throw “caution to the wind” and take wild risks.

Over the past few years, awareness about IT services has significantly increased. Businesses of varying sizes recognize the need for and importance of utilizing IT services to protect sensitive data, keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, increase productivity throughout various departments, and stay up-to-date with the most recent technology trends.

If you’re running a small- or medium-sized business (SMB), then you know that managing your company’s IT system can be a real challenge. This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of human or technological resources at your disposal. Fortunately, there is a way to ensure that your SMB’s IT assets are performing optimally: by conducting technology business reviews.

It is a classic “cat versus mouse” game.  Hackers are cunning, nimble, and determined to get what they are after. IT Professionals implement processes and tools to defeat these thieves, but they always tend to find another way.

Here is a Quick-Pro tip for better cellular data service on AT&T with an iPhone.
 
AT&T 5G and especially 5G+ (newer C-band service) are not ready for prime time (at least in West Palm Beach). I know they are working on optimizing it, but in the meantime, I have a workaround for those struggling in certain places to get data despite having a signal.

The new year is upon us, and many business owners will use this opportunity to create plans to ensure that 2023 is as profitable as possible. You can devise all kinds of business resolutions you want to focus on during the year, but most of the time, business owners think about key performance indicators like sales opportunities, customer loyalty, or referrals.