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Save Time and Money by Automating Workflows with Power Automate

Let’s be honest, operating a small or medium-sized business requires wearing multiple hats. From chasing approvals to manually updating spreadsheets, it’s easy for your team to get stuck doing time-consuming tasks that drag down productivity. That’s where smart IT solutions come in, and one of the most effective tools available today is Microsoft Power Automate. […]

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From Offer Letter to First Login: How IT Makes New Hire Setup Easy

Business / burgessd

There’s nothing worse than walking into a new job and spending your first day filling out forms, asking where the bathroom is, and staring at a screen that still doesn’t have your login credentials. It’s awkward, overwhelming, and not the welcome anyone hopes for. According to Gallup, only 12% of employees strongly feel that their

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Don’t Let Outdated Tech Slow You Down: Build a Smart IT Refresh Plan

IT Management / burgessd

Nothing throws off your day like a frozen screen or a sluggish computer. If you run a small business, you’ve probably dealt with outdated tech more than once. Sure, squeezing extra life out of old equipment feels economical, but it often costs more in the long run. Small businesses lose approximately 98 hours per year,

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Building a Smart Data Retention Policy: What Your Small Business Needs to Keep (and Delete)

IT Management / burgessd

Does it ever seem like your small business is overwhelmed with data? This is a very common phenomenon. The digital world has transformed how small businesses operate. We now have an overwhelming volume of information to manage employee records, contracts, logs, financial statements, not to mention customer emails and backups. A study by PR Newswire

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Avoid Cloud Bill Shock: Cost Optimization Tips Every Small Business Should Know

Cloud / burgessd

The cloud can be your greatest asset or your biggest financial headache. One minute you’re deploying apps and scaling infrastructure, and the next you’re hit with a cloud bill that strains your budget. Sound familiar? It’s a common business problem. A study by Nextwork also shows that cloud spending is expected to increase by 21.5%

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Simple Backup and Recovery Plans Every Small Business Needs

Business Continuity / burgessd

What would happen if your business lost all its data tomorrow? Would you be able to recover, or would it grind your operations to a halt? Every small business runs on data, which includes customer information, financial records, communications, product files, and more. Yet data security often falls to the bottom of the to-do list.

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Remote Work Security Revisited: Advanced Strategies for Protecting Your Business in 2025

Working from Home / burgessd

The landscape of remote work has transformed dramatically over the past several years. What began as a reactive shift to keep operations going during a major global disruption has now solidified into a permanent mode of working for many organizations, especially small businesses. If you’re running a business in this evolving digital landscape, it’s not

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How to Choose the Right Cloud Storage for Your Small Business

Cloud / burgessd

Choosing the right cloud storage solution can feel a bit like standing in front of an all-you-can-eat buffet with endless options- so many choices, each promising to be the best. Making the wrong decision can lead to wasted money, compromised data, or even a productivity bottleneck. For small business owners, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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Decoding Cyber Insurance: What Policies Really Cover (and What They Don’t)

Cybersecurity / burgessd

For small businesses navigating an increasingly digital world, cyber threats aren’t just an abstract worry, they’re a daily reality. Whether it’s phishing scams, ransomware attacks, or accidental data leaks, the financial and reputational damage can be severe. That’s why more companies are turning to cyber insurance to mitigate the risks. Not all cyber insurance policies

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A Small Business Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)