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Stay up to speed with the latest technology for business. Learn about the software and security tools that can streamline and secure your business functions.

Latest Small Business Technology Tips, Trends and Advice

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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When Taking Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Data breaches can cost a business time and money and destroy its reputation. Learn how to protect your customers and brand when accepting online payments.

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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
By Mark Fairlie | November 03, 2023

Discover how to build a customized Microsoft document management system for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.

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How Machine Learning Is Boosting Business Growth
By Mark Fairlie | November 03, 2023

Find out how machine learning is transforming business productivity and profitability.

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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | November 03, 2023

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

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How Virtual Reality Is Changing Construction
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 03, 2023

The construction industry is using virtual reality to help improve design, safety and training. Discover how VR is altering the field.

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How Much Should You Spend on Small Business Security Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 02, 2023

Security is critical to a small business, but so is budgeting. This guide explains how much you should spend on security systems for your small business.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 02, 2023

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 01, 2023

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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How to Clean and Speed Up Your Laptop
By Stella Morrison | November 01, 2023

These quick fixes allow you to clean and speed up your laptop so it runs like it did when you first bought it. See how to improve computer performance.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | November 01, 2023

Tablets make it easier for customers to order tableside and pay their bills quickly. Learn more about how your restaurant can use tablets.

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Why You Need an Acceptable Use Policy and How to Create One
By Andrew Martins | November 01, 2023

An acceptable use policy governs employee computer and internet use in the workplace. Learn what to include and how to create one.

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What Is Point-to-Point Wireless?
By Mark Fairlie | October 31, 2023

Businesses with multiple sites may benefit from a point-to-point wireless network. Learn how P2P internet works and how it boosts security and saves money.

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E-Commerce Website Security: 5 Best Practices to Protect Your Online Store
By Jack dsons | October 30, 2023

A secure platform is the foundation to protect your online store. Here are some security tips to keep your e-commerce site safe from fraud and hackers.

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Document Tracking Services 101
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 30, 2023

A document tracking system automates the process of accessing, searching and editing documents and enables you to control who views or edits a document.

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How to Create a Paperless Office
By Sean Peek | October 30, 2023

Paperless office solutions reduce clutter, improve organization and streamline reporting. Here's how to create a paperless office.

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5 Best Construction Estimating Tools
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | October 30, 2023

Accurate estimates are key to your construction business's success. Learn about the top five construction estimating software tools.

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Microsoft Azure vs. Amazon Web Services: Cloud Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

Learn everything you need to know about two of the leading cloud-based infrastructure as a service providers, including how features compare.

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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | October 25, 2023

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | October 10, 2023
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Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?
By Carolyn Neuhausen | October 03, 2023

Is the profession running out of gas?

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The Post-Unicorn World: What Comes After Tech’s Burst Bubble?
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

How unicorns lost their magic.

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Article
Nintendo Was Making Games in 1889
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

(Just without video.)

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Dumb Phones Are Cool Again — But Can You Run a Business With One? (Full Q&A)
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

An interview with Will Stults of dumbwireless.

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AI’s New Legal Frontier: Copyright Law Enters the Twilight Zone
By Daniel Thomas | October 03, 2023

Learn more about how to handle AI copyright infringement.

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Shopify POS Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | September 14, 2023

Businesses using the Shopify platform to sell products online can use Shopify Payments to accept credit and debit card payments. You can also use the service to accept payments via social media...

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AdvancedMD Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 14, 2023

The AdvancedMD medical billing service takes care of your billing process alongside its full-featured PM and EHR software.

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TeamViewer Remote PC Access Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2023

TeamViewer is an easy-to-use remote PC access solution that offers a long list of features and security protocols so your remote interactions are efficient and safe.

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athenaCollector Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 14, 2023

athenaCollector is a good medical billing service for practices of various specialties, with several great features to efficiently handle your billing process, including a billing rules engine and...

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CareCloud Medical Billing Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 14, 2023

CareCloud plugs your practice into a comprehensive platform for electronic health records (EHR), practice management and billing. This cloud-based software application works with nearly 40...