5 Lessons on Merging Your IT Departments After An Acquisition

By Tom McDonald | Jul 22, 2015 10:44:00 AM

You’ve been searching for a long time, looking for that extra special someone to build your future with. Now they are close, ready to join you for an exciting future and all that’s left to do is …. merge your IT departments.

Acquisitions are an exciting time for small businesses. Either the company is bringing in another partner to bolster their offering, hoping the sum is greater than the parts, or your company is the missing piece in a large company’s grand plan. 

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How to Avoid IT Downtime When Moving to a New Office

By Tom McDonald | Jul 17, 2015 10:35:00 AM

Moving is stressful, but it can be exciting too.

Moves are typically a landmark in the life of small businesses. It usually means the company is growing to the point where it needs more space to house additional employees.

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5 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Network Admin

By Tom McDonald | Jul 9, 2015 8:58:00 AM

The network administrator at your company wields a tremendous amount of power over your company’s information technology, but is that person doing a good job?

For a small business owner, staying on top of the latest in technology is likely not the top priority and can take a back seat to things like serving customers and hiring the right employees to help the business grow. 

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a New IT Service Provider

By Tom McDonald | Jun 15, 2015 10:00:00 AM

Hiring a new IT service provider is an important step for any small business. Bringing in the right person can reduce the burden that mismanaged IT services can have on a business, especially one that is trying to grow in a tough economic climate. 

But don’t worry, help is here. Before hiring a new IT service provider, put on your detective hat and ask the right questions to make sure the provider you pick is the right one for your company’s needs.

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Business Owners Guide to Preventing Data Loss

By Tom McDonald | Jun 12, 2015 11:02:00 AM

For small businesses, one of the most important resources is their data. Whether it's information about customers, internal sales numbers or anything else that is crucial to business, the thought of losing data can make small business owners sick.

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