Lean On Me I.T.

Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You’re doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success. Budgeting for technology can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to be ready for anything, but you also don’t want to overspend and waste valuable resources. …

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Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget? Technology is essential for any modern business such as yours, but it’s easy to focus solely on routine services that keep the lights on. This could lead you to miss crucial budget categories, leaving you scrambling when unanticipated needs arise. Keep reading …

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With the new year around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources it needs to continue to grow and prosper in the coming year. It’s important to understand that in today’s highly digitized environment, technology shouldn’t be an afterthought. You need to have …

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Data breaches have become more common in recent years, primarily due to the rapid emergence of new threats. According to a new study, the average cost of a data breach increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022.* Hackers can now access sensitive information a lot easier than ever before, thanks to the growth of the internet …

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In today’s digital world, safeguarding your organization’s online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers. Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. In fact, nearly …

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As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, you’ll have to tackle several dangers that come with doing business online. Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks. This is why it’s critical to think about measures to protect your organization in every possible way. If you are unfamiliar …

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Why you should care about your business Email Email is a common channel for communication in business and first impressions are key. It is important that every part of your email comes across as professional to ensure that the receiving party is paying more attention to what you are trying to say than how you …

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Why you should care about your business network Networks can often be over looked in a small business.  You may be limited by your budget, don’t understand enough about networking to make the investment or simply believe that what you have in place today is sufficient and gets the job done.  No matter your situation, …

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