A single workplace disruption costs your business a few seconds or minutes. That sounds insignificant, but hundreds of disruptions to multiple employees over a month can lead to a serious productivity problem with many lost hours. Recently, Microsoft announced that it would introduce ads in its Start Menu. That’s just one example of a disruption … Read More
How to Implement an Efficient Workflow Approval Process for Your SMB
Running a small-to-medium business (SMB) in today’s economy isn’t easy. You need to maximise efficiency to maintain your competitive advantage. One area where you can easily lose that efficiency is workflow approval. Without a good workflow approval process, your business experiences bottlenecks and delays that cost you time, money, and opportunities. Keep reading to learn … Read More
The Hidden Costs of In-House IT vs. Managed Services A Breakdown for SMBs
Information technology (IT) is the backbone of many modern businesses. The advantages of the internet and modern computing are just that massive. We also live in a world where you want the most control over your data. So building your own IT team sounds enticing. That said, the costs of an in-house IT department are … Read More
Don’t Lose Your Business: Why Backing Up Microsoft 365 is Crucial for Small Businesses
Microsoft 365 is a great productivity tool for small businesses. You can use it for everything from business communications to workplace collaboration. It also comes with a set of data recovery options if you accidentally lose your data. While these native data recovery options are decent, they’re not enough to fully protect you. We … Read More
Instinct + Data = Success How a Local Store Analysed its Way to Growth with Power BI
Running a small business used to be all about instinct and intuition. You’d just know what customers want. While anecdotal knowledge like this still has value, it’s not enough today. Instead, you need data. You need data to make evidence-based decisions on which products to sell. Without it, you’ll be stuck in a guessing … Read More
Case Study: Implementing the Essential 8 in an Australian SME Engineering Business
The Essential Eight Maturity Model is Australia’s leading framework for how organisations should manage their cybersecurity. It’s a straightforward but difficult-to-implement model. Yet, it’s still worth it because it’ll significantly improve your organisation’s security posture. You’ll learn exactly how through the following case study of an Australian engineering business. Case Study EngiTech is … Read More