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When it comes to running a business, having a secure network is essential. However, even the most secure networks can face problems with outages or disruptions from a variety of sources – including cyberattacks. Professional network monitoring helps you stay ahead of these problems, keeping your network healthy and running.
Business owners are always looking for innovative ways to make the office run more efficiently, cut costs and streamline workflows. The most productive offices all share some common attributes that not only cut costs but make efficiency the baseline for day-to-day operations.
Replacing the office printer may not cross your mind – until it breaks, that is. However, as technology has rapidly changed, many older printers may be costing you more than you think in both time and money. Consider these factors to decide if it’s time to upgrade your printer.
A key to being an effective manager is knowing how to delegate. With time management being one of the biggest challenges that managers face, delegation allows for more tasks to be completed in less time. There is an art, however, to delegating properly, and few managers follow through with the delegation process.
Did you know that 90 percent of companies aren’t aware of how much they’re spending on their print environments? What’s even more alarming about this statistic is that printing is typically the third largest operating expense (behind rent and payroll). When a print environment is left unmanaged, it often leads to out-of-control printing volumes and costs.
The Millennial generation (those born between 1985 and 2000) recently surpassed the Boomers as the largest age demographic in the workforce. They are a unique generation with unique expectations of their employers.
Phishing scams – emails meant to obtain personal information – are a primary means of attack for hackers. These seemingly innocent emails can compromise your entire network, so training your employees on how to spot them is essential.
The value of personalized customer service shouldn’t be underestimated. A recent report found that 66% of consumers feel that excellent customer service was their biggest motivator for buying from a particular company. The same report found that businesses that focus on providing an excellent customer experience throughout the entire buying process generate 60% higher profits than their competitors.
Data breaches are becoming a daily occurrence in today’s connected world. As a business owner, it’s important to understand the risks and educate yourself about the problem. There are plenty of blogs, newsletters and trade websites where you can learn about vulnerabilities as they appear. Like any industry, security professionals have a language that they use to describe and discuss vulnerabilities and solutions.
Are your documents secure? With cyber crimes on the rise, companies have made document security a priority, but many overlook a major vulnerability: the printer. If your printer has any of these issues, your documents may not be as secure as you thought.