Author Archives for Gavin Mish
July 16, 2020 9:30 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Retail businesses come in many different shapes and sizes. While most consumers are familiar with the retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, Costco and more, the truth is that the vast majority of retailers are small businesses, with more than 98 percent of all retail companies employing fewer than 50 people. Small and mid sized retail operations are still essential to...
July 8, 2020 9:15 am
Published by Gavin Mish
By now, most professional organizations and employees are well aware of the threats posed by cybercriminals. However, the rate of cyber attacks are still at all time highs, with companies reporting higher-than-ever rates of phishing and social engineering attacks. It can be tremendously difficult to predict how a cyber threat might strike your company, but there are a few common...
July 2, 2020 9:14 am
Published by Gavin Mish
In an ideal world, IT companies would prevent issues from occurring in a workplace before the issues even arise. Unfortunately this can be a challenging feat, particularly if the IT professionals aren’t brought in until after the problem has spiraled to damaging depths. It’s far too often the case that small and midsize businesses will wait until it’s too late...
June 29, 2020 3:54 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Working from home has presented a large number of obstacles for businesses across the country. From operational challenges to communication issues, companies have been wrestling with previously unheard of complications due to the current work-from-home reality we all exist in. One ominous problem that has business owners seriously concerned is the ability to keep their employees, their data, and their...
June 22, 2020 2:33 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Employees around the globe have been forced to make the transition from working in an office to working from home, but this forced adjustment has not been without its challenges. In an effort to maintain operations, companies have been brainstorming ways to keep employees as productive as possible. For employees, the challenge has been staying organized, focused, and in the...
June 17, 2020 10:49 am
Published by Gavin Mish
COVID-19 has forced us all to rely heavily on video conferencing technologies such as Zoom and Skype. While these softwares have been tremendously beneficial for companies trying to maintain a semblance of normality, some employees had very little, if any, familiarity with the programs. Different levels of proficiency with the softwares have led to some wild variances in video quality...
June 11, 2020 3:26 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Advancements in technology have had some level of impact on nearly every industry in the world. As businesses continue to find ways to make their operations more efficient, the technologies required to complete daily tasks have also evolved. And the retail industry is no exception. Technology truly has transformed the retail store experience for both retailers and consumers. The changes...
June 3, 2020 11:20 am
Published by Gavin Mish
We’ve written in previous blogs about a few of the different ways companies can backup their important information and data. The good news is that there are more options than ever to effectively backup your data, but, as a result, business owners can sometimes be unsure about what the right method is for their company. If you’re trying to determine...
May 28, 2020 2:43 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
For small and mid-sized companies, every decision you make regarding your partnerships and required services can be absolutely crucial to your bottom line and success as an organization. When you’re paying to receive a service, you expect whichever company you’re paying to, at the very least, meet a certain standard of quality work. When it comes to IT consulting, cost...
May 22, 2020 4:18 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
As we move into the month of June, the COVID-19 pandemic has now forced employees to work from home for nearly four challenging months. The virus has thrown business owners, employers, and employees alike into unfamiliar, and often unsettling, territory. Not only have our daily lives changed drastically, but companies around the world have been forced to completely reorganize their...
May 16, 2020 3:14 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Smart Hands IT support is becoming a more and more essential service that’s being offered by IT companies. If you’re relatively up to date with the IT industry and all of it’s evolving trends, then you’ve more than likely heard of Smart Hands support services. But you also more probably have more questions than answers. The first and most important...
May 7, 2020 11:02 am
Published by Gavin Mish
It’s hard, if not impossible, to predict an IT disaster. With potential IT concerns evolving year after year, these types of disasters are more challenging than ever to predict. This means it’s also harder than ever to be prepared for these threats and the chaos they can inflict on an organization. The good news is that just as IT concerns...
