When it comes to reflecting on the year, Tech Trends of 2021 are about as pleasant of a subject as you can find. When thinking about our collective life in general, 2021 feels a lot like an extension of the end of 2020, which for a lot of us, is not a good thing. Covid […]
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Have You Heard About Roanoke’s New Area Code?
What’s the 411 on the 540? You may have heard the news that Roanoke is on track to get a new area code. You may have found yourself wondering what it means to you…or whether it matters. Well, area codes have a storied history but while they do matter, they don’t have quite the same […]
Continue readingHalloween, Safety, Surveillance and Crime Prevention
Halloween is mere days away and we’ve already touched on scary technology problems for small business. This time of year, business owners tend to also worry about vandalism and general mischief. And with this concern, comes requests for surveillance and crime prevention. While your business likely won’t suffer from any major issues this Halloween, […]
Continue readingThe Top 5 Reasons to Hire an IT Professional
Should You Hire an IT Professional? As a business owner or manager, you can’t do it all…but sometimes you feel like you have to. Budgets need to stretch after all. However, your time is valuable too so hiring out for specialists in certain areas is important. Some choices are obvious. You wouldn’t try to fill […]
Continue readingChoosing An IT Company the Right Way: 4 Key Questions
Choosing an IT Company Good help is hard to find… Its hard to find companies that will take good care of you. That’s true whether you’re selecting a pediatrician for your child, your regular lunch spot or a service provider for your business. But when it comes to a major purchase that will remain in […]
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