In a recent Google survey, 85% of retailers rated the holiday season as the most critical time for their business. Before you open your doors (real or virtual), be sure you’re ready. Following some simple best practices can help ensure a joyous holiday shopping season.
8 tips for boosting online sales this holiday season
Selecting the best Android tablet
One of the most popular gifts of the holiday season is the tablet, and more specifically the Android tablet. Because there are so many different options to choose from, it can be difficult to actually pick the best, or the right, tablet to give as a gift.
Outlook for Mac updated
Office 365 users can count on having the latest version of Office apps included in their account. In early November 2014 Microsoft released a new version of Outlook for Mac users, along with an updated roadmap for the other versions of Office for Mac. Here is an overview of the newest update of Outlook for […]
Open Drive folders using installed apps
One of the biggest weaknesses of browser-based cloud systems like Google Drive, is that you generally are not able to open files using apps installed on your computer directly from the browser. Many of us who use Drive agree that being able to do so would probably help increase overall adoption of the system, and […]
Cutting the landline – good idea?
The cell phone and tablets are quickly becoming the primary communication device for many individuals at home. In fact, in 2013 it was estimated that 2/5 households in the US use only mobile devices for calls. Cutting the landline is becomingly increasingly popular, and some business owners are considering switching over to a mobile only […]
Phone systems for your business
Communication is a vital part of business. While customers certainly appreciate digital systems like email and chat, there are times when simply talking to someone is preferable. Because of this, and the fact that many businesses will always have customers who prefer to talk, most businesses do need a phone system.
Personalizing big data
.wp-post-image { display:none; } Recruiting for positions has become difficult for many in the strategic human resource management profession. There are so many complexities having to do with the big data revolution that many haven’t begun to adapt to a dramatically different recruiting landscape.
How to handle I-9 audits
I-9 audits are predicted to be a record high this year, according to Business Management Daily, so those invested in human resource planning need to prepare for them. An I-9 form looks at employees and demonstrates their ability to work in the U.S. Companies must document all their workers and make sure they are all […]
Investing in 3 main IT areas
.wp-post-image { display:none; } IT is in a near constant state of evolution, largely because of the sheer number of technology-based systems and products released on a weekly basis. This fast-paced development has led to the creation of three major IT areas.
Overview of the Air 2 and mini 3
.wp-post-image { display:none; } Apple usually prefers to launch new or updated mobile products with a flashy press conference and unveiling. They did this with the recent release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but oddly enough they didn’t do it when they announced two new iPads – the iPad mini 3 and the […]