Small Business Software Blog
Cyber Resilience: Cybersecurity In Software Development
Cybersecurity in software development is vital to your business's cyber resilience plan. And it’s something that Sol Minion has made part of each custom software solution we develop and have been doing so for 20 years. Can you imagine investing in custom software then discovering it left your business vulnerable?
Why Is Cybersecurity Important?
Many small businesses see cybersecurity as a big business issue. Yet, they have locks on their doors, their money in banks, and passwords on the WiFi. Adding basic cybersecurity can be nearly as simple and save the business from devastating consequences. So, let’s dig a little deeper.
Do Small Businesses Need Cyber Security?
Small business owners set themselves up for unnecessary risks when they buy into these myths. The facts are that hackers do target small businesses and that software and IT staff can’t do enough to protect your business and your customers.
The Software Development Process: What Don't I Know?
As we walk clients through key considerations for a project, they recognize that we have the experience to manage a project from beginning to end, covering all the bases as we go. So, what goes into a project that you’ll need to consider?
Cybersecurity: Keep Employees from Getting Phished
How many of your employees are unaware of and unprepared for a phishing attack? By clicking a link or opening the wrong attachment, an employee can open your business up to hackers and potentially devastating consequences.
How To Align Business Objectives and Your Custom Software
When your software fails to align with your business objectives, it quickly becomes a burden on your team. Business software needs to empower your whole team and help your business achieve its objectives. How do you align your business objectives and your custom software?
How To Know If You're Already Under Cyber Attack
If your business is one that wants to be ready to fend off an attack and react to an ongoing attack, then it’s important to know if you’re already under cyber attack. Here are the key signs, along with our recommendations on how to react.
Software Consultancy: 20 Years of Lessons Learned
You learn a lot of important lessons when you do something for twenty years. The good news is, our clients are the ones who get to benefit from these lessons. So, what have we learned, and how can you benefit from this?
7 Cybersecurity Questions CEOs Need To Ask Their Teams
Cybersecurity is no joke, and every small business CEO needs to make sure their team is on top of it, ready to defend and react to protect company and customer data.
Software Consultancy: What To Expect
Cybersecurity threats are looming large. Business growth and efficiency are impeded by your software and you need to get it all fixed in a way that will match up with your business processes. The time is right to hire a software consultancy to help but what should you expect from them?
Can I Outsource a CIO?
Technology is central to your business performance, product
development, and revenues. You need a leader to map out your strategy
and implement it but hiring a CIO can a huge step for a small business.
It doesn’t have to be -- you can outsource. CIO-for-hire is a great
option for a small business looking to get the leadership it needs to
stay dialed into the always-evolving technology landscape.
When To Hire a CTO
Small software issues grow and become real problems. Customers and vendors demand higher-tech solutions. Your whole leadership team knows the right technology can solve these issues. “Is it time to hire a CTO?” Knowing when to hire a CTO is an important step as your company prepares to get to that next level. You have options.