Organizations across the United States are on track to spend $462.4 billion on information technology (IT) consulting by the end of 2020.
For many of these businesses, leveling up on IT is a must-have strategy for survival. However, since many companies can't afford (or don’t need) a fully funded in-house IT team, partnering with IT consulting companies is more tenable.
Does the thought of cyber attacks and data leaks keep you up at night? You're not alone. In the first half of 2019 alone, data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records. So it's no wonder that 68 percent of leaders feel their business's cybersecurity risks are rising.
Coronavirus has brought dramatic change and uncertainty to all of our lives. Schools, shops, cafes, restaurants, and gyms have all closed for the foreseeable future. Life as we know it has been put on hold. And for good reason. The latest figures suggest there could be 240,000 US deaths by the time it’s all over.
Within a matter of just a few days, many people's lives shifted drastically due to the COVID-19 crisis. Schools shut down and the government has encouraged non-essential workers to work from home. However, for many people, this is the first encounter of remote work that they've dealt with.
If You Are Plugged In, You Are A Target
If you run a small business, you are a target for cybercriminals. I know you don’t believe it but I see it all the time. It’s just a fact of life, if you’re plugged in, you are a target.
Hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals of all kinds target small businesses because they are plentiful, and most times, they lack good cybersecurity - if they have any!. Here’s the real crime: these criminals don’t need to use malicious code or advanced hacking skills to get what they want.
As a business owner today, we are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. We are being asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic. You are asked to have your employees work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Is outsourced IT or managed IT services the right solution for your company? Many small business owners hesitate because of the perceived costs but outsourced IT could save you money. It also comes with plenty of other benefits that help your company run more smoothly.
If you run a small business, you are a target for cybercriminals. At this point, it’s just a fact of life. Hackers, scammers and cybercriminals of all kinds target small businesses because they are plentiful, and more often than not, they lack good cyber security (if they have any at all). Here’s the kicker: these criminals don’t need to use malicious code or advanced hacking skills to get what they want.
Should you outsource IT services, handle it yourself, or hire a full-time IT employee?
It's a common dilemma for small business owners.
IT can be especially tricky as you grow. You have increased IT demands, but you're still working on a limited budget.
Remember that old commercial where the actor said, “I’m not a doctor, but I do play one on TV,” well I’m not a lawyer, but I play one almost every day in our business.
Due Diligence and Due Care
Today the topic of conversation was the legalese terms “due diligence” and “due care”.
As a business owner, due diligence and due care can be a really big deal to you, especially when it comes to your company’s cybersecurity and insurance protection.
