There are many signs in the business that tell you when you need IT support. If you don’t already have an IT specialist working for you, or if you think your current IT support is not working in your favor, you have options. When you’re looking for an expert team of technicians, you can find assistance at M&H Consulting. 24/7...
Computers in the business can become slow over time for many reasons. When you hire new employees, you won’t necessarily buy them a whole new device. You’d give them a computer that’s been used by past employees before. Maintenance, upkeep, and updates are also major proponents of keeping your computer up to speed. If these fall to the wayside, employees...
If you think your small business is too “small-scale” to be on the radar of hackers, think again. With just a few keystrokes, your company, all your client data, sensitive files, and passwords can be accessed, stolen, and used for malicious reasons. How would your company handle this? If you have no idea, then you need to wake up and...
Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA, is just one of the ways to fight against the rise in cyber crimes. Two-factor is an extra layer of security used to make sure that people trying to gain access to an online account are who they say they are. Has our world gone security crazy? Why aren’t passwords good enough any more? How can...
Who is responsible for overseeing the data in your company? Most likely, if you don’t have a dedicated IT department, it is the most tech savvy person at your office, right? Wrong! Every employee should share in the labor of maintaining the cyber security of your company. Therefore, employee training is critical to the security of your data. “Virtual Crime”...
Before we begin discussing the problems associated with “Bring Your Own Device,” let’s take a look at some statistics from DataInsider. 82% of companies allow employees to BYOD 90% of US workers use their smartphone while at work 40% of data breaches occur due to lost or stolen devices 50% of companies are breached via employee owned devices ...
What is the biggest cause of slowdowns at your office? Is it the printer not working? Maybe it’s slow internet or files that can’t be found. After all, Murphy’s Law states that if anything can go wrong it will go wrong. That is true for computers as well. At M&H Consulting we see some of the same computer help desk...
When you’re working with clients, visiting their office, or inviting them to yours, you want to put your best foot forward. There are so many ways you can do this, and the technology you use really comes into play. If you’re showing reports on your computer, or pulling up a PowerPoint presentation, you want to ensure you’re as professional and...
Working technology is important in the workplace to ensure things are getting done as quickly and as efficiently as possible. If you’re struggling with your technology, there are a few tell-tale signs that you’re ready for new technology in the business. Read through this blog to see if your business suffers from any of these issues, and see how you...
Earlier this month, we examined “Backup Mistakes” that could cause business failure or, at the very least, a loss of revenue. This week, we are examining what data loss is and what events are at the root cause of this phenomenon. Data loss is the intentional or unintentional loss of information caused by people within an organization or forces from...
Smartphones, laptops, and the many forms of smart technology help small businesses drastically. They help to ensure your business is connected with your consumers and target audiences. Social media is a platform that lets you interact and communicate with tons of consumers, and smart technology allows you to maintain this engagement. When you have plenty of devices around your...
Business owners often face many decisions about the future of their company. Finding the right employees, making clients satisfied, and staying on top of the latest technology for your field are just a few of the hundreds of tasks that business owners deal with on a daily basis. Outsourcing IT needs is one such decision that needs to be made....