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.
People often ask me, “What do you do?”. It’s a tough question, we do so much for our clients, so if I’m not in the mood for talking I say, “I’m in computer support”, or “I’m in computers”. That really doesn’t tell the whole story.
MOUNT HOLLY NJ, August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today ranked PICS on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list with three-year revenue growth of 64%.
The Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
What is Google My Business?
Google My Business is a free tool from that allows you to list and promote your business on Google Search and Maps. If you have ever searched a business on Google and you received a listing like this, that is Google My Business.
