Recently, a video podcaster named Nina asked me a simple question with complicated implications: “What’s the most important mindset for success in business?”
At first, I doubted that I’d be able to identify a single mindset that was key to success.
These days, small businesses are more dependent on IT systems than at any other time in history. Because of this, even the slightest technological hiccups in our systems can have expensive, lasting consequences. Perhaps the most dramatic illustration of this occurred back in 2013, when Amazon went dark for half an hour.
Everyone is familiar with Google Search, and most of us use it every day to find the information we need. Ironically, very few people know how to make the most out of this search engine. Read on to use Google like a pro.
Include and exclude keywords
Google will understand most of the search terms you type into it.
Automating business processes is a necessity for most organizations. While the human element is still important, automation increases time to market and saves money. And because telecom is an essential part of businesses’ operations, AI developers are introducing advances in VoIP telephony that will take automation to a whole new level.
Passwords are a double-edged sword. If you make them too simple, they’ll be easy to guess; if you make them too complex, they’ll be impossible to remember. One solution is to create an uncrackable password and save it to your browser. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that tactic could drastically reduce your privacy.
The new year doesn’t have to mean new IT hardware problems. Sure, some headaches are unavoidable, but you can start the year right by giving your computer hardware a little TLC. Let our handy hardware checklist be your guide.
✓ Clean up your computer components
Wipe your monitor with a clean, static-free fabric; remove excess dirt from your mouse’s exterior; and tidy up your keyboard with compressed air.