Crucial Questions CT Businesses Should Ask When Evaluating Their IT

By Tom McDonald | Feb 28, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Every Connecticut business needs some type of computing technology, including the technical services to support those systems.

The crucial question becomes whether it’s cost-effective to maintain an IT expert on staff, or to outsource managed computer services. It is often a good idea to do both; keeping an IT expert on staff for business-critical issues and a managed services company to handle routine issues such as backup, system monitoring, and printer maintenance.

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7 TED Talks to Inspire Growth for Connecticut Small Business Owners

By Tom McDonald | Feb 21, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Connecticut is a great state for small businesses. We have a well-educated workforce and a strong labor market. We are close to major cities such as New York and Boston, and Connecticut’s personal per capita income averages $20,000 higher than the national average.

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Why Having an IT Budget Isn't Just for Large Corporations

By Tom McDonald | Feb 14, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Many small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) operate on extremely lean budgets. In fact, many small business owners try to avoid budgeting at all costs and tend to run their operations on a “cash-in-hand” basis, planning for the near-term future based on the amount of money in the bank.

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Top Technology User Group Meetup Events for CT Small Business Owners

By Tom McDonald | Feb 7, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Technology is continually changing, and one of the best ways to stay on top of these changes is by talking to your peers. Connecticut small business owners and IT professionals can learn a lot by meeting with other technology professionals to share tips, techniques, and gossip about what’s happening with the technology vendors and platforms that are vital to their business.

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