A Few Thoughts For The Entrepreneur Starting a business is simultaneously one of the most terrifying and most exciting things an individual can do. To maximize the exciting and minimize the terrifying, we would like to offer these tips for new small business owners from experts. We hope they will help you embark most successfully […]
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GeekTek’s Eric Schlissel Quoted in Los Angeles Times!
As seen on the LA Times: Ask.com can hijack your computer using Java updates We learned this week that more than 317 million computer viruses or other malicious programs were unleashed by hackers last year, according to the Internet security firm Symantec. That’s nearly a million new cyber-threats daily. But not all attempts at messing […]
Making Your Business Meetings More Productive
How To Get The Most From Your Business Meetings Meetings are a great way to bring your team together, collaborate, get a vision, and inspire action. They can also be a huge waste of time. Since time is money (especially the time of busy business owners), it is crucial that you make the most of […]
The Must-Have IT Policies
Has Your Business Addressed These Crucial Areas A few decades ago, outlining policies on information technology was a non-issue for businesses. Today, however, it is one of the most important things a business owner can do. In our increasingly digitized age, laying out guidelines for how your business will—and will not—utilize technology will give your employees […]
The Outlook On Outsourcing
Should Your Business Turn To Outsourcing? Small business owners are constantly faced with the issue of not having enough hands to do the work. Whether your demand is growing faster than your team or you are financially tight and looking to minimize your expense, outsourcing could be the solution for you. Here is a quick […]
How Software Can Increase Your Business Productivity
Should Your Business Implement Productivity Software? Mid-sized and small business owners face the difficult task of keeping their staff focused and motivated. While you may have the clear vision for your business, imparting it to your team in a way that is meaningful and impactful for them can become a challenge. Additionally, unless you give […]
Should You Get In The Cloud?
How Utilizing Managed Cloud Services Could Serve Your Business The numbers show that the average small business has seen the value of cloud services. While in 2009 small businesses only used 1 cloud service, in 2012 they used 4 and the number is projected to grow to 7 by the end of the year. Why […]
Cloud Computing in Los Angeles: It’s a necessity
What’s the importance of cloud computing in Los Angeles? Well, for now, the cloud provides you with ease and accessibility. It enables you to use your work applications any time and from any device with an internet connection. In fact, the world wouldn’t work the way that it currently does without the cloud. However, as […]
The Best Google Apps Features
Your Guide To The Must-Use Aspects Of Google Apps Microsoft Office has been a staple for businesses for years. It is, however, about to be given a run for its money by the omnipresent Google. Google Apps has implemented a bevy of features that allow users to optimize and customize their experience. Here are just […]
Financial Services Cloud Computing in Los Angeles: Turn to Us
According to a recent report from betanews, financial services companies — like companies in every industry — are turning to cloud computing to meet their technology needs. They’re doing it somewhat slower than other industries, however. A recent survey from the Cloud Security Alliance found that 61 percent of the respondents from financial companies felt […]
Amplifying Your Online Security
Utilize These Tips To Safeguard Your Business Business owners have always had a number of plates to keep spinning, but in the modern era they need to juggle online security on top of everything else. This has made protecting your business information more difficult than ever. To help safeguard your company against a breach, we […]
Should You Outsource Your IT?
A Few Benefits Of Skipping An In-House IT Staff Small and mid-sized businesses often struggle to function at the same level of major corporations, stretching their staff too thin because they are forced to have their smaller team attempt to compete with staffs of thousands. As technology has rapidly advanced, this has been especially true […]