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 …
An Introduction to One of Our Corporate Partners: Microsoft
Microsoft is the proverbial household name. In fact, DMR reports that as of 2015, Microsoft Office had 1.2 billion users. Of course, Microsoft has a vast array of products besides Office, and more users jump on board year after year. In his October 2018 letter to shareholders, and well, just …
What Does Great I.T. Look Like at a Transportation Company?
The contemporary ecosystem of transportation companies is one that depends heavily on information technology infrastructure to optimize corporate services and products as well as increase internal operations. In the end, transport firms can increase both their top and bottom lines. While I.T. is important to a company, this department must …
I.T. Solutions to Help Your Staff Be More Successful in Their Work
Technology continues to change. In fact, technology is now evolving so rapidly that many companies struggle to catch up. Part of the problem is exploring new technology solutions while maintaining your everyday business. That’s why JMARK has done the hard work for you! Here are great ways technology could be …
Tips for Using I.T. to Improve Alignment at Your Oil & Gas Company
You like to think of your company as a well-oiled machine—or even a big happy family. But the reality is, even small companies have a hard time keeping all of their employees on the same page, and as companies expand, that challenge becomes even greater. This can leave management thinking …
How to Increase Productivity and Retention at Your Bank Using I.T
Meet “Barbara.” Barbara is your banking HR department’s dream hire. According to research carried out by the ADP Research Institute, out of 19,000 respondents from 19 countries, only 15.8% felt that they were fully engaged. Barbara is one of the lucky few who can help increase productivity. The good news …
I.T. Security Simplified: What You Really Need to Understand
Small and medium businesses are a huge target of cyber threats and attacks. As long as you have the quality data they need, you will be on their radar. According to the 2017 State of Cybersecurity in Small & Medium-Sized Businesses Report, Research shows that most businesses don’t have sufficient data …
What Does Great I.T. Look Like at a Hospitality Management Firm?
From the days of antiquity to today, hotels have welcomed visitors graciously and respectfully. While that hasn’t changed, technology is undoubtedly altering the way hotels and other hospitality firms accommodate their guests. This has also brought with it a need for better I.T. to handle all the systems involved. Here’s …
The Scary Truth about Printer Company I.T. Services
You may have heard there’s an exciting new way to get I.T. services. Your printer/copier services company is offering to take care of all your technology issues. They promise they can give you a one-stop solution to all your I.T. needs. They say they can fix it all just as …
Confirmation Bias: How It Can Wreck Your I.T.
It stands to reason that any company owner, manager, or CEO would want the best I.T. services for their business. They might read up on the functions of I.T. services, sift through I.T. company brochures, listen to presentations, and compare data across several different providers. They may put a lot …
How the “Ambiguity Aversion” Hurts Your Business
Any major decision involves weighing costs and benefits, and changes to your I.T. systems are no exception. You want to have all the information you need before making a change that could potentially impact your bottom line. However, there is one faulty decision-making process that can lead you down the …
Why Your Company Should Pay Attention to Attentional Biases
Our business decisions are the key to our continued success. Sadly, many companies miss out on opportunities due to hidden biases. Find out if attentional biases having been limiting your I.T. plans. We all have biases. Often these biases are useful, helping us to sort quickly through information based on …
Does Your Company Have a Functional Fixedness Problem?
Companies that don’t move forward tend to fall behind. Find out how a functional fixedness pattern of thinking could be blocking your company’s innovation while your competitors move ahead. You’re familiar with your business and the tools your industry uses. The same is probably true for your employees. This familiarity …
Top 5 Ways Technology Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing is one of the most vibrant industries in the United States. It accounts for a staggering $2.17 trillion of the country’s economy. Despite popular belief, it’s actually on the rise. Trends indicate the industry has been on an upward trajectory of 27% since 2009. New technological advancements in the …
The Halo Effect: One Reason Businesses Stick with Bad I.T. Service
When you’re looking for the best I.T. solutions, it only makes sense to take an objective, fact-based approach. Yet, sometimes people fail to go beyond a generally good feeling about a managed services provider. Instead of weighing the evidence fairly, they tip the scales in favor of someone they like. …
Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy Holding You Back from Making Vital I.T. Improvements?
Making major changes to how you do business is an important decision involving complex factors. It makes sense to give it a lot of thought before going forward with improvements to your technology—but sometimes your own thinking can lead you astray, as in the case of cognitive bias. This term …
How Smart Lawyers Use I.T. to Enhance Success
What defines a successful law office? It can be an impeccable track record of obtaining results for the clients, being the distinctive market standout in a particular niche, or a glowing reputation of handling clients in the most courteous and professional manner. Every successful law firm features a well-defined internal …
