Productivity drains that are hurting your small business

February 28th, 2023

As a small- or medium-sized (SMB) business owner, you are always looking for ways to be more productive and efficient. And while you may know about the common productivity drains like inefficient equipment or technology, there are others that can have a significant impact on your operations.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

December 25th, 2022

What do these three real e-mails have in common?

Kohl’s Winner – “Notifications – Re: 2nd attempt for Paul” 

WalmartStores – “Re: CONFIRMED: Paul you are selected” 

Lowe’s Winner – “Congratulations Paul! You Are The Lucky Online Winner Of A Brand-New Sweepstakes Dewalt Power Station Entry”

No, “Paul” isn’t the luckiest person in the world but, as you might have guessed, the target of cybercriminals.

Here’s how to come up with a marketing plan for the new year

December 16th, 2022

If you're a small-business owner, finding a way to market your products and/or services may be one of the toughest things you’ll have to do in the new year. But it's important to start thinking about your marketing plan for 2023 as early as now. Many businesses wait until the last minute to start planning, and that's a mistake.

10 Compelling marketing ideas to take advantage of for the holiday season

November 14th, 2022

The holiday season is still a few weeks away, but it's never too early to start thinking about your holiday marketing strategy. Your competitors are likely doing the same thing: coming up with creative plans to capture holiday dollars.

This is why your holiday marketing strategy needs to stand out and beat the competition during the busy season.

Are You On A Bad Date And Don’t Even Know It?

September 21st, 2022

They don’t call back, they don’t answer your texts, and when you get time with them, they are disheveled, rude, and uninterested, doing just the minimum to keep things going.

This sounds like a bad date...and it’s one that many dental practices are on with their current IT guy.

8 IT solutions law firms must have to remain competitive

August 29th, 2022

For many law firms, the right tech can level the playing field. That tech may be something that allows them to operate more efficiently, serve clients more effectively, and conduct case research more quickly. IT can also allow their employees to work from home and have flexible schedules.

What data should your business back up?

Imagine losing a great deal of sales order data to a ransomware attack. You may lose hundreds or thousands of dollars in revenue in a split second, so having a recent backup of transactional information could be a lifesaver for your business.

Next, imagine losing your archive of press releases and guesstimate how much that'll affect your bottom line.

Tips for improving your Excel skills

Are you looking to expand your Microsoft Excel expertise? Do you want to learn how to work smarter with this powerful business tool? This article will provide tips to help you improve your Excel skills.
SUM and AutoSum
SUM is a function that allows you to add individual ranges, cell references, values, or all three.

IT predictions for 2022

December 24th, 2021

As we approach the end of 2021, it is best to look at what the new year may have in store. To help you prepare for and thrive in 2022, our IT experts at Healthy IT have provided their top five IT predictions.

Creating new hybrid work tools, services, and functionalities
With the rollout of vaccinations in 2021, many companies shifted from fully remote to hybrid work arrangements, giving employees the option to work remotely part of the time.