At M&H Consulting, we believe in more than simply offering your company the IT services you need. Our deeply rooted and firmly held company values are the things that drive us to continue to provide service that goes far beyond the industry standard. But what are our values, and how do we incorporate them into our daily operations? Client after...
If you’re a business in the 21st century, having a website is an absolute necessity. Not only do potential consumers visit your website to learn about your company, but they’ll also make purchases directly from the site. The fact is, even before the current pandemic, retail business was making a rapid transition to eCommerce, evidenced by the fact that, “eCommerce...
COVID-19 has put so many of our daily processes, routines and habits to the test. People from around the world have been forced to stay inside, maintain social distancing and limit their social interactions in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. While this has undoubtedly been a challenge, some very interesting technological advancements have resulted from the...
The Cloud has been one of the most revolutionary innovations of the 21st century. The cloud has allowed companies to no longer need to purchase or maintain their own computing infrastructure, and, as ZDNet puts it, the cloud means “No more buying servers, updating applications or operating systems, or decommissioning and disposing of hardware or software when it is out...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...