6 Helpful Abilities of an I.T. Provider That Understands Your Unique Business
You can benefit enormously from hiring an I.T. consultant, but there’s one caveat: you need to choose a consultant who gets your company. They absolutely must be in tune with what your company stands for and what it’s trying to accomplish. Look for an I.T. consultant with that special understanding. …
5 Reasons Business Technology Fails and How to Break the Cycle
Your business needs your technology to operate efficiently and effectively. Competing in today’s digitally-driven economy requires systems that perform at optimum levels and provide the functionality demanded by your users. The reliance your business has on technology has increased as new solutions have broken down barriers, improved efficiencies, and enhanced …
4 Ways Regulatory Compliance Makes Your Business Better
Every organization needs to adhere to the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications that are relevant to its industry and geographical location. The scope of regulatory compliance an organization needs to implement depends on the nature of their business and achieving compliance may require adhering to laws and regulations covering …
4 Common Outlook Issues and Steps to Fix Them
As a technician, there are several programs I cannot do my job successfully without. Within that list, Microsoft Outlook is hard to beat out of the top spot. Many see Outlook as just a way to view your emails, but it is so much more than that. Outlook has the …
The Crucial Tool Keeping Us Together Through the Isolation
Self-Determination Theory is one of the most widely respected theories of human motivation. It lists three key motivators: Relatedness Competence Autonomy In the workplace, these all speak for themselves. You want to have a strong bond with your colleagues and managers. You want to be good at what you do. And …
Telecommunications: One Easy Way to Cut Costs
“CUTTING COSTS!” I imagine it’s on your mind, just like it is for everyone right now. A lot of companies are struggling and are looking for ways to reduce expenses. One painless way we can help lower your recurring overhead is to reduce your internet and phone expenses, while possibly bettering your …
Working From Home…With Kids: A Parent’s Resource Guide
You have your home office all setup. Ready to answer calls, write emails and work on all the things you are responsible for. Your cup of coffee is there on the desk and while dressed for work, you have your favorite slippers on. You are about to start your day …
What Does Shelter-in-Place Mean for Businesses?
When local officials ordered a stay-at-home order for Springfield, Missouri, the city joined other cities and counties across the U.S. that are being asked to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses are under orders to take specific actions and refrain from others to flatten the curve …
Tips and Resources to Help Your Business Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
I am totally exhausted from the barrage of COVID-19 emails and the social media frenzy, so to be truly helpful, our team swept the Internet and put together a list of resources, templates, checklists, policies, resources, and best practices that you can use to help your business as you navigate …
10 Lessons and Tips Learned from Years of Working from Home
Having worked from home for years, even before JMARK, I have some insight into the sometimes hilarious and sometimes sad happenings that can occur. The most amusing incident of working from home occurred one time when I temporarily worked in a family room next to a bathroom. During a video …
4 Ways Technology Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
Do you dream about reaching new heights with your business? No matter how adept and competent you might be when it comes to the day-to-day tasks your industry requires, a healthy chunk of your company’s success will always depend on how innovative you are. How can you keep a competitive …
Digital Disruption – What Does It Mean For Your Business?
Disruption is happening all around and is affecting every business. In times like these, many business leaders look to changing up their tactics and strategies in a bubble, without looking at how technology can assist in the innovation and disruption that they seek to enact. Technology is the disruptor and …
3x Your Money Back If You Don’t Love JBITS 2020
First, the offer, for those of you who are in rush today: ANNOUNCING OUR TRIPLE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We are so confident that the 2020 Business Innovation Technology Summit will bring value to your business that we’re willing to give you 3 TIMES your investment if what you learn does …
3 Quick Tips to Improving Customer Experience with Great I.T.
Customer service isn’t something we always associate with I.T. After all, managing customer experience seems like a pretty front-line activity, while I.T. is one of those behind-the-scenes elements that, when managed correctly, is almost invisible. Choosing certain I.T. solutions over others, however, can have a big impact on how your …
Josh Linkner Keynote Announcement
He was at the very top of our wish list for speakers when we first began planning the Summit, and I am so glad that our theme of Disruption and the focus of our event resonated with him so that he wanted to be part of this event. If you …
20 Reasons to Bring Your Employees to JBITS 2020
Can you believe it? 2020 is here. A new year and a new decade. That also means that JBITS 2020 is just around the corner. Which is perfect, because everything about this event is geared toward helping you ramp up and start this new decade with a bang! One of …
Why Data Security Matters for Accountants
As an accountant, you may not feel that data security is an urgent concern. After all, it isn’t the main focus of what you do. Surely, it’s just a minor chore that you have to deal with when you set up your system and not something you have to think …
Are You Happy with Your I.T. Situation or Just Complacent?
Although the holidays are over, there are still many lessons to be learned from our favorite holiday stories. They can provide unique ways to think about our current situations that give us a fresh perspective that will help us make better decisions. Lessons we’ve learned from A Christmas Carol, for …
Beware! Not Everyone Who Calls Themselves an I.T. Expert Is Actually an I.T. Expert
If you look around, it seems like “I.T. experts” are everywhere. Individuals and companies are always presenting pitches as to why you should hire them. How do you know who is qualified and who has hopped on the I.T. bandwagon by slapping “I.T. expert” on some marketing? What is the …
Take Your Business Superpowers to the Next Level with Technology
A new year means new business goals, right? It’s the perfect time to assess your organization’s strengths and challenges and map out where 2020—and beyond—should take you. A great place to start is building on your business’s existing strengths. What are your superpowers? A finely-tuned workflow that results in off-the-charts …
