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Your Technology Strategy: What Is An ERP?

Your Technology Strategy: What Is An ERP?

The acronym for Enterprise Resource Planning can make many small business owners feel like an “Enterprise” solution is too big and complicated for their business. The truth is, an ERP can be an essential part of executing and automating their technology and business strategies. So, let’s start by answering that question.

Creating Your Company's Technology Strategy

Creating Your Company's Technology Strategy

One of the biggest mistakes we see is small businesses going forward without a good technology strategy. Developing your company’s technology strategy needs to be part of your overall business strategy. Find out how to avoid obstacles and vulnerabilities.

7 Cybersecurity Questions CEOs Need To Ask Their Teams

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

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?

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

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.

Cybersecurity Posture Scorecard: Where Does Your Business Stand?

Cybersecurity Posture Scorecard: Where Does Your Business Stand?

Beginning with the end in mind is a great idea but you can’t begin unless you know where you are. Start creating a cybersecurity plan that protects your business from cyberattacks by assessing your cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity Spending By Industry (and Stats, Projections)

Cybersecurity Spending By Industry (and Stats, Projections)

How much should your business spend on cybersecurity to prevent a truly damaging cyber attack? An analysis of spending by industry to help you plan to financially support your cybersecurity strategy.

Your Small Business Cybersecurity Budget

Your Small Business Cybersecurity Budget

It costs much less to take simple preventative measures, like training and technology, to prevent the hackers from getting in. The first step is to create your business cybersecurity budget.

Small Business Spending On IT In 2021

Small Business Spending On IT In 2021

Many small businesses have had to make significant changes to their operations and products. Some have entered the digital realm and others have had to deal with adapting to a remote workforce. Regardless, IT is changing for small businesses in 2021. Let’s take a look at how.