Author: Michael Jennings

The modern day presents a lot of opportunities for the use of technology in business. Due to the fact it is incredibly multi-faceted, technology is used in a range of ways, whether in our offices, in global communication or in our customer service. There are a number of benefits in the use of technology in your business, and it is important to be aware of them so they can be used to your advantage. Whether you are part of an SME or a large business, the key to succeeding with tech in business is in knowing exactly what your business…

They type and volume of contracts vary greatly among different industries.  Whether you are a small business or a large international corporation, you still need a reliable system to manage your contracts.  Contracts form the backbone of virtually every business and how they are managed can ultimately determine the success of an enterprise. When contracts are not managed in an efficient and standard way, it can lead to missed deadlines, payments and even an interruption in workflow.  There is even a risk of litigation if contracts you don’t honor contracts. The data in contracts is valuable, both for current and…

Almost every country is trying to establish a citizen identification system that is tied to a unique number now — and it’s pretty useful. Social Security Number is one of those many things. However, one thing many of us forget is that almost all of us have one of such numbers already — your phone number. Unlike most of you may think, a phone number is not a random combination of numeric characters. It contains a lot of data that can lead to the actual person. In this article, we will be talking about a common application of your number…

No matter what career path you decide to take in life, it won’t always be smooth sailing. There will be challenges that you’ll face and problems you’re going to have to solve. Identifying potential issues is something that should be done before you start the business. It’s a way of evaluating the risks and seeing if your venture is worthwhile.  Every problem is likely to require a different approach when it comes to resolving it. On that note, keep reading to find out what hurdles you’ll likely have to overcome when starting a business.  Choosing an Idea The first challenge…

Many brick and mortar store owners looking to increase their revenue consider boosting their online presence instead of opening a second location. There are more than a few reasons why the decision of going online pays off for most stores. Firstly, the truly hard bits about managing an online store is inventory management and logistics. It’s not really the technical aspects of building a website or digital marketing. There are many good local SEO services and web development companies that can help you with that. Now, if you are a seasoned shop owner you already know how to manage…

As anyone working within a modern organization knows, an intranet is a private network that is only accessible to a company’s employees. It quickly gained popularity mainly because it is a quick and easy way for employees to communicate with each other, but also because it serves as an information bank that contains the company’s inner workings and procedures. While having an intranet is a great way to boost productivity and employee interaction, some steps are necessary for it to fully benefit everyone using it. Make Important Information Easily Accessible One of the main reasons why employees generally use the…

Nowadays, there is no person left that has never heard about Java. This platform has become a popular and useful tool for IT-developers, and it will not be out of the track in recent years. According to the TIOBE Index, Java is one of the most searched programming languages. One of the crucial benefits of Java is simplicity and full acceptance of it because everything you need is to write a program once and, then run it anywhere. Besides, Java’s database independence allows us to provide successful migration and shift to the cloud by saving resources and time.  Why Java?…

Counting the ways technology has helped us in our daily lives is unimaginable – our literal lives, cultures, and heritage have irrevocably been changed by technology. That’s why detailing all the ways the recent technological explosion has helped us will take a book not a small internet article. That’s why we’ll take a different approach in this article and talk about the small things that technology has improved in our lives. Waiting in Line is No Longer Boring Have you ever thought about how people spent waiting times before the age of the internet and smartphones? While there were magazines…

High staff turnover rates are one of the largest costs companies face, and yet so few organizations take the necessary actions required to reduce it. This is especially true for IT support teams, which have even higher turnover rates than most other industry sectors.  IT staff turnover is when an employee leaves the organization, and are then replaced. Attrition is similar, except the employee is not replaced.  IT support team turnover is quite high compared to many other industries, sitting between 30%-50%, while other industries are usually well below 20% turnover. To hire and onboard a new employee, it can…

Software developers are in high demand. These are the people who are creating computer programs and applications, or they might develop systems that allow networks to operate. The software development and testing cycle is one that’s in-depth and requires a high level of expertise.  The role of a software developer is so important that the unemployment rate is nearly zero in this career field. Also, one of the biggest challenges startups face is recruiting and hiring good talent. Among the jobs hardest to fill are software developers.  With that in mind, what should your company know about hiring a developer…