How old is the hardware in your office? When was the last time you upgraded the software on your computer? Is your keyboard super sticky or glitchy? These are all signs that you are in need of a technology clean out this year. Here are some suggestions and tips on getting your technology clean, organized, and more efficient in the...
Statistics by the Radicati Group in March 2018 estimated the number of email accounts worldwide at 3.8 billion and the number of consumer and business emails sent per day in 2018 at more than 281 billion. So to say that people in the business area get a lot of emails is a gross understatement! Add to this, the estimate by...
If your small business has been hacked, you currently have a nightmare on your hands and probably don’t even know where to begin. According to CNBC, not only are 14 million businesses in the United States at risk of being hacked, but many small business owners don’t make potential cyber attacks a priority. Knowing what to do can mean the...
From online shopping to using the printer for our kid’s school project, we have all used office hardware or software for our own personal “To-Do” list. The question is, how much is too much of this and where should business leaders draw the line? Our work and home lives may seem very interconnected as Americans spend more and more time...
With the dawn of the new year, many savvy business leaders use this time to reflect on the success of last year’s business plan. Whether your business is big or small, you will probably be thinking about how you will continue to grow in the new year and how you can improve certain aspects of your business. An effective technology...
We all make those resolutions to stay organized, and most of us truly believe things will be different this year. And then the calendar changes, and our organization methods go down the drain the first time we get stressed or overwhelmed at work. This year, give yourself the business tools you need to stay on top of things like client...
At M&H Consulting, we work hard for our clients and love to hear how things are going. One common problem that we hear time and again is data that is missing. What causes this problem and how can businesses prevent this from happening in the first place? Let’s explore this topic of data loss so you can avoid this predicament...
Many small or medium-sized businesses mistakenly believe that they are not the targets of cyber attacks. Forbes Magazine conducted a study last year that looked into the security of small business owners. An overwhelming 87% of small business owners reported that they did not believe that they would be targeted. Unfortunately, this is not accurate. More than 50% of small...
While no one has a crystal ball to look into the future and see all the threats out there, some cyber threats can be seen looming on the horizon. Experts in the tech world know that security threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated each year. Hackers are getting smarter and learning from the mistakes of others. Fortunately, for every...
As 2019 draws closer and closer, some of you may be thinking about resolutions to make to get healthier, more organized, or stay on track financially. At M&H, we think about technology and your data. So it makes sense that our resolutions are about data, emails, technology, and security. Here are a few of our thoughts on resolutions for 2019...
The holidays may be a time for many people to settle in with family and friends in front of the fireplace and have a staycation. For others, it is a time to spend a week or more somewhere tropical or away-from-it-all. If you are traveling and bring some of your tech with you, there are some steps you can take...
When it comes to outsourcing IT support and creating a budget, business owners ask themselves many questions. They ask, “how much does it cost for IT support?” or, “how much should I be spending?” The best IT support is not distinguished by a price, meaning the most expensive consultant doesn’t necessarily mean they will deliver the best quality of support....