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September 08, 2021
Automated Patch Management
Automated Patch Management Some clients have taken our advice and are using this service, but may not fully understand what it does or how it works. Others are considering the service, especially since some states are still not heading back to the office or allowing onsite tech visits. So what is this and how does […]
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August 25, 2021
Surviving the Business Storm Cycle: Book Review
Surviving the Business Storm Cycle: Book Review Things get so busy you can barely keep up (dodgeball), then things slow down (baseball), and you wonder what you did wrong. There were many nice summaries of the business cycle, very clearly stated and with examples. Mr. Hopson describes this cycle as the Tornado, where you have […]
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August 11, 2021
Fewer, Richer, Greener: Book Review
Fewer, Richer, Greener by Laurence Siegel Our earth has problems and we haven’t been the best of stewards all the time. We’ve made progress in taking care of our earth and its resources, but there’s more to do, pressing problems that need attention and solutions. Having said that, we have a lot to be thankful […]
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August 11, 2021
Servers and Hosting – Part II
Servers and Hosting – Part II So You’re Moving Your Server and Data to the Cloud In Part I, we took a look at when it’s time to replace or move your local server. If you’ve had 5+ years with your on premise server, you have been blessed! We walked through the pro’s and con’s […]
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August 04, 2021
Mission Drift: Book Review
Mission Drift: Book Review Although this book is focused on the Mission of non-profit organizations, specifically those grounded in Christian principles, there is a direct line to any business. Who are you? What do you stand for? How do you maintain that focus, now and in the future? In addition, many business owners are also […]
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July 28, 2021
Servers and Hosting – Part I
Servers and Hosting – Part I I remember when computers were new in construction offices and were considered ‘expensive paper weights’ by most owners. Then came servers, tape backups, and network gear; then the internet at every computer; then virtual servers and off-site backups. Eventually construction owners wanted remote access, so Citrix and Terminal Server […]
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July 21, 2021
Workers Comp – How to Calculate
Workers Comp – How to Calculate In the last two months, I’ve received several calls on this one, so I thought there might be others out there with similar questions. The software process and workflow is quite elegant and very useful. The overall idea is that you estimate your total gross payroll, by comp code […]
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July 14, 2021
MS Office: What’s Changed?
MS Office: What’s Changed? For as long as I can remember, when you ordered a computer, you purchased Office. Everyone needs this basic tool kit, which includes Word, Excel, Power Point, and so on. Then, Microsoft would come out with new releases every few years and one of the older years’ versions would be ‘end […]
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June 30, 2021
What’s a Budget Anyway?
What’s a Budget Anyway? This is a regular discussion point when we’re on calls with our clients. Your customers have budgets to do their projects, you have budgets to get the work done and make some money, so how does this play out in Sage 100 Contractor? Why is this important? You probably have a […]
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June 30, 2021
Book Review: Conscious Capitalism
Book Review: Conscious Capitalism I love the opening—a young man, living in a commune, believing business is the enemy. Seeking to change the world, John Mackey and his friend decide to open a store focused on healthy food and a higher purpose. Then they found themselves in a difficult spot. As the business started taking […]
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