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Blog · Featured Dispatch·Nov 11, 2026

An Extra Payroll in 2026?

I came across an article by a CPA group on this topic, which caught my attention. Turns out that in 2026, if you paid the first check of the year on January…

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Blog·Nov 04, 2026

Cyber Insurance Applications

We strongly recommend having Cyber Insurance and we’ve run articles on things to look for, things to ask about, and the importance of reading the fine print.…

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Blog·Oct 26, 2026

Flawsome! A New Perspective

It’s interesting… Many of our clients are reaching decade-milestones in their businesses. One company just celebrated 90 years! We’re watching a new generati…

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Blog·Oct 26, 2026

Shiny New Gadget of the Month: Motion Activated Place Anywhere Lights

The first picture I saw for this gadget is the one above, on a set of stairs. The lights are easy to install with peel-off adhesive that you can mount anywhe…

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Blog·Oct 21, 2026

Tips & Tricks: Make Collaboration Easier in Microsoft Word

Working on a Word document with other people? A few simple features can make sharing and collaborating much easier. In this Tips & Tricks video, Chris walks…

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Blog·Oct 21, 2026

IRS Changes: Electronic Transactions

There are quite a few articles on this topic and our CPA has brought it up a couple of times, as well. There was an Executive Order ‘Modernizing Payments to…

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Blog·Oct 14, 2026

Tips & Tricks: Meet Agent Mode in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word’s new Agent Mode brings a more interactive and conversational experience to document creation and editing. In this week’s Tips & Tricks video,…

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Blog·Oct 14, 2026

Bad Actors and Outlook Invites

We’ve seen an uptick in phishing through calendar invitations in Outlook. The bad actors know people are becoming more cautious about the email they receive…

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News·Oct 14, 2026

Honored on Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators List!

Syscon has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list in two categories — AI, Automation, and Machine Learning Excellence and Nort…

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Blog·Sep 23, 2026

Tips & Tricks: Teams Part 7 | Share Your Screen Without the Surprises

Screen sharing is one of the most-used features in Microsoft Teams, but a few simple settings can make it even better. In this video, Chris shows how to mana…

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Blog·Sep 23, 2026

Identity Security: The New Security Frontier

The way we secure businesses has fundamentally changed. Not long ago, security strategies focused on protecting the network—firewalls, on-premise servers, an…

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Blog·Sep 09, 2026

Tips & Tricks: Teams Part 6 | Better Audio for Better Meetings

Background noise and audio problems can quickly disrupt a meeting, but Microsoft Teams includes tools to help. In Part 6 of our Teams Tips & Tricks series, C…

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