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Why Backup Plans Matter: Lessons from Everyday Setbacks

Why Backup Plans Matter: Lessons from Everyday Setbacks

by Dan Polk | Dec 19, 2025 | Data Backup, Executive

Life is unpredictable. From travel delays to tech failures, setbacks happen when we least expect them. That’s why having a backup plan isn’t just smart—it’s essential. Common Setbacks Flights get canceled, leaving travelers stranded. Computers crash, risking lost work...
The Real Impact of Downtime: How Interruptions Affect Everyday Life

The Real Impact of Downtime: How Interruptions Affect Everyday Life

by Dan Polk | Dec 19, 2025 | Administration and Support, Business Planning, Business Services, Executive

In our fast-paced world, downtime isn’t just a technical term—it’s a reality that touches everyone. Whether it’s a power outage, a slow internet connection, or a delayed service, interruptions can throw off our routines and create unexpected stress. What Does Downtime...
Holiday Tech Etiquette For Small Businesses (Or: How Not To Accidentally Ruin Someone’s Day)

Holiday Tech Etiquette For Small Businesses (Or: How Not To Accidentally Ruin Someone’s Day)

by Dan Polk | Oct 29, 2025 | Administration and Support, Executive, Technology

The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate...
Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

by Dan Polk | Oct 29, 2025 | Administration and Support, Business Planning, cybersecurity, Executive, Non-Profit

Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after authorities discovered that the perpetrators had made 1.3...
Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

by Dan Polk | Oct 29, 2025 | Business Planning, Business Services, Executive

Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional...
The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)

The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)

by Dan Polk | Oct 29, 2025 | cybersecurity, Executive

Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company got an urgent text from her “CEO”: Buy $3,000 worth of Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs and e-mail the codes. It sounded odd, but the request came from the boss’s name, and it was peak...
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