Tag Archive for: Productivity

When you are running a small business everyday is a busy day!

Here are five straightforward ways a good IT service provider can significantly boost your office productivity to help alleviate some of the stress in managing your growing business!

Simplify Collaboration with Cloud Tools

Embrace platforms like Microsoft 365 for centralized communication and document sharing, enabling smoother collaboration.

Organize Tasks Easily with Management Software

Invest in user-friendly tools like Trello or Asana for effective task organization, ensuring deadlines are met and enhancing overall productivity.

Ensure Security for Peace of Mind

Prioritize cybersecurity with firewalls, antivirus software, and regular employee training to safeguard sensitive information and create a secure workspace.

Upgrade Communication with VoIP Solutions

Switch to cost-effective Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions like Cytracom for faster communication, reducing barriers and improving overall productivity.

Save Time with Task Automation

Automate repetitive tasks using tools like Microsoft Power Automate to redirect time and energy to strategic activities, streamlining workflows.

 

Conclusion

As a small business owner, these simple IT solutions can significantly boost your productivity, creating an efficient work environment for sustained success. If you have any or questions or would like to discuss implementing these strategic services we would love to have a conversation with you about moving forward!

Slow computers creating roadblocks? In this post, we’ll explore common slowdown issues and offer insights into optimizing performance. Stick around to learn how our company’s automated solutions can simplify these processes.

  1. Web Browsers – Tab Management: Too many tabs? Tools like “The Great Suspender” ease the strain, ensuring a smoother browsing experience for your team.
  2. Security Software – Balanced Protection: Secure systems without disruption. Scheduled scans during off-peak hours strike a balance, ensuring both security and productivity.
  3. Collaboration Tools – Efficient Teamwork: Optimize collaboration tools to minimize syncing delays, enabling seamless teamwork and enhancing overall efficiency.
  4. Document Management Systems – Smart Organization: Automated syncing intelligently organizes files, optimizing efficiency without compromising speed.
  5. Email Clients – Clutter-Free Communication: Maintain organized inboxes for effective communication. Our automated services ensure clutter-free email clients, promoting uninterrupted collaboration.
  6. Unnecessary Plugins/Add-ons – Clean Browsing: Browser extensions impacting performance? Regular audits to disable unnecessary plugins keep your team’s browsing experience clean and efficient.

Addressing common computer slowdowns is vital for a productive work environment. Explore these quick solutions and consider our company’s automated services for streamlined processes. Optimize your systems to empower your team, and if you’re intrigued, reach out to learn more about how our services can benefit your small business!

Here is your September 2022 “Tech Tips For The Boss” newsletter! This month features keeping your remote worker’s devices up to par, new research on malware attacks, the dangers of RATS, and more! Click here to download it: September 2022 Newsletter

Interested in finding out more? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Over the last number of years, VoIP phones have evolved immensely. You’ll now find that they are better quality and more reliable than traditional phone lines. On top of that, they have huge cost-saving, better accessibility, an endless number of advanced features, easy scalability, and are shown to increase productivity. Sounds like a tool that could benefit your business, doesn’t it?

We’ve created this new guide to help you understand what VoIP phones are, and how they are sure to better your business. Read it here: GUIDE: BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS WITH VOIP

Interested in finding out more? Book a discovery call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/. If you decide to make the change to VoIP, we will provide you will the phones FREE OF CHARGE!

Here is your August 2022 “Tech Tips For The Boss” newsletter! This month features the benefits of cloud migration, the future of tech, how to prevent your team from side-stepping security measures, and more! Click here to download it: August 2022 Newsletter

Interested in finding out more? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Could it be true? Could the password be near the end of its life?

It’s possible, yes. Microsoft, Apple and Google have teamed up to kill it for good.

Check out our newest video for what they want to replace passwords with:

In the meantime, if you’re interested in help making passwords easier within your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Spam emails are a pain. They are endless and a real distraction.

But it’s more than that. They are taking up hours of our time and when you run a business, you know that time is money.

Time wasted on filtering out spam emails means less time spent on the things that really matter.

Our newest video explains just how many hours are being wasted and how your business can reduce that time. Watch it here:

If you’d like help reviewing your email setup, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Here is your July 2022 “Tech Tips For The Boss” newsletter! This month features keeping your business safe across all chat channels, how your devices can affect new hires, and more! Click here to download it: July 2022 Newsletter

Interested in finding out more? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

How many notifications do you reckon you get every day? I bet its hundreds – messages, emails, alerts, and pop-ups on websites.

If you get too many pop-ups, it has a name – ‘notification spam’. I have good news… Google is going to do something about it!

We’ve created a new video all about it. Watch it here:

If you’re interested in finding out more about blocking spam, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

How to Ensure Your IT Spending is an Investment & Never an Expense

No matter what kind of business you run, technology sits at the heart of it, and it’s going to become more and more important in the future.

Big business thinkers see IT as a long-term investment. They understand the correlation between the short-term impact to cash flow, and the enormous long-term benefits of business growth, increased productivity and highly satisfied staff and customers.

To ensure your Return on Investment (ROI), there are several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track. Our new guide walks you through them. Read it here: GUIDE – The 7 KPIs For Your IT ROI

If you’re interested in finding out more, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.