How to optimize Office 365

Maximizing your Office 365 investment is easier said than done. Sure, you use Outlook and SharePoint all the time, but there are loads of features you’re probably not using. If you’re looking for ways to make the most out of your Office 365 subscription, you’re in luck because that’s what we’re discussing today. SharePoint SharePoint […]

The Business of IT: Part 3- Outsource the “T”, not the “I”

When thinking about IT, it’s helpful to look at each piece separately…. The first part is about INFORMATION, which is key to running your business.  Businesses with an IT department should be staffing functions that add value to the business.  These folks have titles like “Business Analyst”, “Application Specialist”, “Report Writer”, “Project Manager”, and so […]

The Business of IT: Part 2- Getting comfortable with subscriptions, again…

Subscriptions have been around forever. Columbia House Music, wine-of-the-month, magazines, and all our favorite streaming music and TV services are subscriptions.  The subscription trend will continue as we move to a service-based economy, especially for consumption-based services like technology! Businesses need to re-think how they are purchasing their IT software and hardware.  The majority of […]

The Business of IT Part 1: IT Capex vs Opex

Cash is King. IT Capex vs Opex can help you keep more cash flowing. Cash is king, and anyone who tells you otherwise hasn’t run out of it!  Cash flow is how much money a business produces or uses.  This should not be confused with the “bottom line” number of your Profit & Loss statement.  […]