Bad Backups Bother Businesses

by Mark Aronson March 21, 2012 backup

Reality shows may promote the value of antiques stashed in your attic, but antique data backup provide no value whatsoever. Yet many small businesses still use outdated and unreliable data backup technology. Antiques are Not Valuable When it Comes to Data Backup Some shocking facts about small business backups from a new study by online [...]

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Phishing Scammers Add a New Trick

by Mark Aronson March 8, 2012 security

If you get a popup and a phone call, BEWARE! We are hearing about a new, more dangerous method of phishing – tempting people to disclose their credit cards by impersonation. Several customers told us this story: You see a pop-up telling you that your system is infected. While looking at her screen your phone [...]

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Leverage Technology to Improve Your Sales Forecast

by Mark Aronson February 16, 2012 using computers

From basic spreadsheets to CRM (customer relationship management) and SFA (sales force automation) applications, there are myriad technologies designed to assist in creating a quality sales forecast. Regardless of what technology you use, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t just forecast for you; rather, it’s a tool that you can leverage to manage the [...]

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Six Tech Tips for a Happier Life

by Laura Aronson February 13, 2012 using computers

This Valentine’s Day what do you have planned after work? It’s a good time to consider whether you are experiencing life through an electronic screen. If you are lucky enough to have someone to love, don’t they deserve your undivided attention today? Imagine the tourist struggling to get a wi-fi signal from the top of [...]

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3 Ways to Extend the Battery Life of Smartphones and Tablets

by Mark Aronson February 10, 2012 mobile computing

In today’s 24/7 business environment, a dead battery is no longer an excuse for missed phone calls, texts and emails. That makes keeping mobile devices charged on the go a constant challenge. But from effective power management to a growing number of portable powerdevices, there are numerous ways entrepreneurs can keep their mobile devices running [...]

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Email Giants Move to Slash ‘Phishing’

by Laura Aronson January 31, 2012 email

Email-service providers Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., Microsoft Corp. and AOL Inc. are backing a new effort intended to dramatically reduce “phishing” emails—which attempt to trick recipients into thinking they come from a legitimate source. Full Wall Street Journal article. How Not to Get Hooked by a ‘Phishing’ Scam

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