Author: Michael Jennings

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 4 years or so, you’ll have no doubt heard of the cloud. Everything seems to be going cloud based these days but very few give a clear explanation as to what it actually is. People are just assumed to understand the architecture of “The Cloud” and trust “it” with their precious data. During this article, I’m going to discuss what the cloud is in its basic terms and how that applies to the hosting of your website. If you’ve taken out a new hosting plan at any point in…

Just about everyone, today has a Smartphone. Children as young as 8 years old and adults as old as 90 have these phones, and most cannot get through the day without them. When we once worried about not being able to find a payphone to make a phone call or not having a scrap of paper to jot down a phone number, today we worry about whether our phone is going to die or that the camera on our phones will not focus well enough to take the perfect picture. If you are like many people, and your phone is…

Home-based businesses are flourishing in some parts of the world. It is easier for people who are confined to their home because of children, elders who need care or due to health aspects. Some people deliberately prefer to do business from home on a small scale so that they can still enjoy the good things of life and stay independent also. Here are a few tips that can help you successfully establish and succeed in your home-based business. 1. Decide on one or very few related products or services If you are in the process of starting a new home-based…

If you have a business and you have an online presence, you need to be involved with social media as well. This article reveals more about this element and how you can ensure you make the most of building a convincing presence online. We’ve all heard of social media websites. Just think – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and many more. It doesn’t matter which sites are your favourites, it only matters that you choose one or more of them and start establishing a presence there. Why is this the case? Well you can bet your competitors will be doing the same…

A fantastic way for businesses to improve efficient is to use a corporate investigation management tool. These software systems can help you to reduce costs, protect assets, prevent loss, find connections between incidents, simplify your processes plus plenty more. They are also easy to implement and can help to reduce costs in each area of your operation. It is important for businesses in all industries to look for ways in which they can improve their efficiency. When you improve your efficiency you can boost productivity, increase morale and even boost you sales too. There are many different ways in which…

It doesn’t take a genius to see the obvious link between infidelity and technology. The ascent of mobile phones and internet, social media sites in particular, has made it easier than ever for people to get involved in extramarital affairs. With substantial privacy offered by these disruptive technologies, the fear of getting caught has lost its impact as a deterring factor. If you have been feeling suspicious of your spouse lately, there are two options available in front of you. One is to ignore your intuition and pretend that the marriage is going perfect. Second is to do a little…

We all can attest to the fact that Windows 8 introduced a couple of new changes to the traditional Windows versions. These changes proved to be difficult to most people and they were received with a bit of mixed reactions. Most of the users who were used to the previous versions of Windows are yet to embrace the operating system while for those who have embraced it are still familiarising themselves with it despite the fact that we already have a newly released version in Windows 8.1. Windows 8 introduces a new touch-oriented Start screen which is captivating to see…

As 2015 draws to a close, it’s a great time to consider the newest tech trends we’ve seen over the last few months, and look forward to what 2016 has to bring. It’s been an excellent year for technology; from the introduction of the highly-anticipated Apple watch to the surprise rebranding and expansion of Google. Windows 10 After the disappointment that was Windows 7 and the surprise of Windows 8 being far more tablet-orientated than its predecessors, Microsoft have massively upped their game with Windows 10. Having taken inspiration from the success of their mobile OSs, the new desktop has…

A successful business cannot just be fueled by a great idea alone. Although reaching into your own savings as well as seeking contributions from friends and family is always a logical first step, you should always aim for an angel investment at the earliest stage possible. Besides the money, angel investors bring years of industry-specific knowledge and expertise that can fast-track your business towards success. However, in the current economic climate investors are more careful than ever before when it comes to making a decision about writing a check. You need not fret however, if you truly believe that you…

Have you ever wanted to own your business but never got around to it? What has been holding you back? Was it a lack of ideas? Or did you think that you needed a significant amount of start-up capital before you can even think of getting started? Since the advent of the internet, you can start your own business at minimal costs. Following are some ideas to get the wheels turning: Online Retailer The beauty of being an online retailer is that there is no inventory to maintain. The wholesale market is pretty cut-throat and after doing a few keyword…