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October 25, 2018
When do I have to upgrade to version 21?
Sage wants everyone on the latest version of the software, always. It’s easier for them to support! With a lot of users hitting it every day, they learn about issues right away, and they can focus their internal training for their support people. So, every year, they tell you that you have to be […]
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October 19, 2018
Cross Training Your Office Staff
We’ve seen it a lot in our 30+ years working with contractors— a key person has a medical event or an extended medical leave; the controller is caught re-routing funds to their personal account and is immediately fired; the primary accounting person walks out. Most construction companies run a tight back office. They’re efficient and […]
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October 12, 2018
Windows SBS Servers – Need to Replace Them!
Many of our clients have taken advantage of the Microsoft Small Business Servers which include Exchange. This has been phased out by Microsoft, and many of these servers are 4 or more years old (ancient in technology [dog] years). You have a couple of options, so you need to get started on some planning: Virtualization […]
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October 09, 2018
S100C v19 Take down from Multi-Tenant Environment
Sage ended support of Sage 100 Contractor version 19 back in December 2017. We’ve left this version in our multi-tenant environment to give all our clients time to migrate the v19 datasets (prior years) over to version 20. As of early October 2018, Sage has released version 21 and announced that all 2019 tax updates […]
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October 05, 2018
4 Questions to Ask an IT Company
As businesses have become ever more dependent on technology, IT services providers have been popping up left and right. They’ve all got different strengths, capabilities, and price points to consider. Some charge you by the hour and, while available to address any concerns you may have, they are pretty hands-off. Others are working on your […]
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September 20, 2018
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Looking for that magic bullet; the one that will turn your whole life around? Maybe it’s that one deal; the bigger house, losing 10 lbs.; then you’ll be all set, right? Well, Mr. Hardy bursts your bubble, then tells you exactly how to get the outcomes you want, if you’re willing to accept the challenge. […]
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September 20, 2018
Windows Server 2008 – End of Life in January 2020
Windows 2008 R2, the most popular server operating system for small to medium businesses, will be end-of-life in January 2020. What does ‘end-of-life’ mean? Microsoft will no longer issue patches or updates to this OS, making it vulnerable to hackers, creating a security risk. Newer software may not be compatible with this older OS (it […]
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September 14, 2018
Top 4 Ways Hackers Will Attack Your Network
Most small and midsize business (SMB) owners exist in a bubble of blissful ignorance. They focus on the day-to-day operations of their organization, driving growth, facilitating hiring, and guiding marketing, without a single thought given to the security of the computer networks these processes depend on. After all, they’re just the little guy – […]
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September 07, 2018
Windows 7 – End-of-Life January 2020
Yes, it’s official. Windows 7 Operating System will be end-of-life in January 2020. So what does that mean? When an operating system hits end-of-life, Microsoft will stop issuing security updates, which means that any security loop holes that are found will not be patched or addressed; a significant security concern for any business. There are […]
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August 03, 2018
Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss
Earlier this year I had the chance to hear Chris Voss speak at an industry event. He shared some FBI American hostage stories and his negotiation efforts; really eye-opening. He then went on to talk about the science of negotiating and how it has transformed in recent decades. For Chris Voss and the families in […]
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