Impact of technology in family-owned businesses
The impact of technology in private and family-owned businesses can be the difference in scaling up or sliding down. We have observed two key differences
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The impact of technology in private and family-owned businesses can be the difference in scaling up or sliding down. We have observed two key differences
The new Microsoft Edge browser has finally caught up to Google’s Chrome browser, and the timing is great. The #wfh transition means that more personal
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology
Get ready to hear much about the Zero Trust security model in the future. The #wfh movement has put this front and center in any
Business communication is and will continue to be based on direct human interaction. The massive switch to online video conferencing confirmed this during COVID-19. Voice
No matter how good your technology plan was going into 2020, it is time to recalibrate it. The business environment has permanently changed and will
Many companies will eventually need to decide whether they should keep customer and other highly confidential information on their on-premise servers or in the cloud.
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology
Data loss is something we all know happens but many don’t like to talk about. We all assume it won’t happen to us if we
All of us have deadlines to meet, projects to implement, meetings to attend, and a lengthy to-do list on hand. Keeping track of all the
There are many features of Microsoft 365 that some users don’t know exists as part of their subscription. In fact, a lot of individuals with
Most organizations have one central place for storing a lot of sensitive information. Some offices save documents to personal or work computers, or somewhere else
Before I was ever introduced to OneDrive, I did not have a go-to place for storing and saving important information on my personal or business
Almost all workplaces utilize email and an internal messaging system to connect with team members across an organizational level. Business tools like Slack, Zoom and
What IT metrics matter the most? Is it how fast an issue is resolved? How many times the same issue reoccurs? Cost to resolve the
The work-from-home shift has expedited the need for businesses to evaluate their IT roadmaps and make adjustments to their technology stack. One area that should
The COVID-19 pandemic has made businesses painfully aware of their fixed operating costs. The largest fixed costs are people, often followed by office space. Some
[vimeo 410306204 w=384 h=339] Business owners are constantly bombarded with information about fiscal responsibility and how to avoid incurring more expenses than necessary. But sometimes
The sudden shift in how we work has been challenging for many businesses. For some, it validated their technology platforms; for others, it exposed their
Remote access and collaboration have been key components of Stringfellow technology roadmaps since 2006. It all started with moving users to “hosted” Exchange mailboxes, which
Status is now a communications tool in your office, not something to brag about! What we are talking about is the usage of the Status
Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, clearly shows that Trust is the basis for developing high performing teams. Until this is addressed,
Today marks the last day that Microsoft will provide updates for the Windows 7 operating system. Depending on who you talk to, your computer may
If your business and technology planning are out of sync, it may be time for a technology phase shift. Fortunately technology capability is not cumulative,
The DIY (do it yourself) movement has taken off with the advent of social media. Pinterest runs an entire business off of it! The two
Microsoft Teams is fast becoming the go-to application for managing communication and information flow within organizations. We wrote HERE about how Teams will be supplanting
It is time to shift your focus from managing devices to managing your data. The threat landscape changes quickly but the target remains the same,
Cybersecurity has finally been elevated to a “standard” in the business world. A business of ANY size needs to have a cybersecurity as part of
MFA is no longer optional in today’s threat landscape. Over three YEARS ago we started talking to our Clients about utilizing MFA, as passwords are
The first step to improve your business productivity is to understand the three illusions executives have about internal IT versus outsourcing. These illusions are reinforced
Netflix has changed the way we consume video content, and grown into a streaming giant. A key to their success was knowing what parts of
Congratulations, you are part of a growing business that is about to make an acquisition! All the financials are thoroughly reviewed, corporate culture is synergistic,
Large technology companies are masters of technology consolidation, think Microsoft, Salesforce, and Apple. They watch new technologies emerge from other groups, and then buy or
Email is the defacto communication standard in business today. This is interesting considering the first email sent was in 1971, and the fax machine has
If what physical device you are using determines what applications and services you have access to, it’s time to reevaluate your technology setup! It still
Digital natives will not hang around long with a company that still things the world is flat! This shift of mentality is real and happening
Debt refers to the state of owing something, usually money, to another party in the future. Technical debt is when you “borrow” from your company’s
Delegating is a key driver for growth and scalability in your business. You can’t do it all! Delegation does not remove responsibility, so you still
There is a time limit in sporting events is because there has to be a loser. Don’t put a time limit on relationship building, rather
[vimeo 313262571 w=384 h=339] Technology is NOT always the answer to your business needs or issues. In the video we discuss four common areas where
Client retention is an important metric for any business, especially those with a high customer acquisition cost (CAC). The old saying it’s always easier to
First, no technology platform provides 100% uptime, period. Technology is too complex for that level of reliability. The car has been around for about 120
Do you run your technology like a plane, train, or automobile? All three will get you from point A to point B but in different
Go ahead and reread the headline again; it’s correct. We have reached the limit of technology, making us more productive, and entered the era of
Would you build a power or water filtration plant for your business? The answer for 99% of us is no, which would make no sense. Many
The technology space is known for innovative, rapidly growing companies. The downside is finding your technology provider has moved “upmarket” and left you behind. This
Many groups provide a weekly, Onsite IT “visit” to make sure that their customer’s technology is working properly. This is based on an hourly billing
Making a decision is the first step towards maximizing return. Until that happens, we are operating in the theoretical world, not reality. Once you have
How is making a decision about what to purchase for dinner different from buying a new car? Those differences are pretty obvious. What about the
Business is all about making good decisions and then executing them. Deciding what products and services your business buys is a key driver of your
We work best with growing firms who want proactive, executive-level IT strategy, not just help desk tickets.
If that’s you, we’d love to talk.
What You’ll Get From The Conversation:
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
With over 25 years of growing and leading businesses, Jay understands firsthand the challenges leaders face and strive for resolution and growth.
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
With her experience to translate business challenges into clear, practical solutions. Karen helps organizations design strategies to achieve success.
