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Microsoft increases Office 365 and Microsoft 365 pricing
There was a time when Microsoft sold software. Indeed, the company made itself into the mega-entity it is by grabbing the licensing agreement for MS-DOS...

Battle of the best video conferencing apps
Video conferencing used to be reserved just for international clients and fancy board rooms, but that’s not the case anymore. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Setting up a Network for Small Business
Got a few computers in your office and you’re wondering how to share files, printers and internet between them? You need a network! No longer...

Cloud Office suites let you stay productive when you’ve got time to kill
Whether you’re sitting at the bus stop or waiting for a flight, a cloud Office suite ensures that you can always get things done. Getting...

What’s your tech disaster backup plan when you travel for work?
It’s important to have a Plan B in case your tech fails you while you’re on the other side of the country or halfway around...

Don’t sacrifice substance for style when buying a portable computer
Slimline Ultrabooks and hybrid 2-in-1 tablets look great and are light on your shoulder, but make sure they still meet all your needs when you’re...

Do your sums carefully before leasing a phone
For decades businesses have been leasing equipment that they either lacked the funds to buy outright, or in situations where outright ownership didn’t make sense...

Is it time to crack down on office paperwork?
If paperwork is choking your business then perhaps it’s time to take paper out of the equation. Paperwork might be a necessary evil, but actual...

Are you making the most of your customers?
Customers are one of your business’ most precious assets and if you don’t understand them, you’re flying blind. Considering businesses tend to live or die...

Is your old-school finance system holding your business back?
If your paperwork piles up while you’re away from your desk then it might be time to streamline your business with a cloud-based finance package....

Is there room for a streaming media player in your office?
Streaming media players like the Apple TV and Google’s Chromecast might seem more at home in the lounge room than the boardroom, but these tiny...

Fire up your VPN when using public Wi-Fi
It’s best to play it safe when you’re out of the office using someone else’s Wi-Fi network. Mobile data has traditionally been rather expensive in...

Watch out for old business scams in the new year
From fake utility bills to bogus money transfer requests, scammers have their sights set on small businesses in 2017. For all the advancements in modern...

Are you on the best business mobile plan?
Rather than blindly sticking with the same telco year after year, wedded to the same plan, it’s worth shopping around to see if you can...

Packing your summer tech travel bag
Even if you’re taking a flight to get away from it all, chances are you’ll still want to throw some tech in your travel bag...

What’s your new year’s tech resolution?
2016 is now a matter of history, and with a new year, many of us make resolutions to keep in the new year; a promise...

Use technology to strike the right work-life balance this summer
Even if you can’t get away from it all these holidays, the right tech can help you make the most of the sunshine. Four weeks...

Throw away those paper receipts with expense management apps
Rather than sift through the stash of receipts in your desk drawer at the end of the month, expense management apps let you file that...

Give your business a security spring clean
The changing of the seasons presents the perfect opportunity to get into good habits when it comes to keeping your business safe. We all have...

Get your day in order before you get down to business
If your inbox or calendar serves as a de facto to-do list then it might be time to overhaul the way you get things done....

Reusing passwords is a risky business
If you’re using the same password for multiple online services then you might be handing hackers the keys to your business. Coming up with a...

Are you making the most of your smartphone to get things done?
It’s easy to dismiss touchscreen gadgets as the ultimate procrastination tool but, used wisely, they can help you stay productive when things get busy. When...