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Virtualized business: Costs and benefits

July 11th, 2019

Virtualization has become a popular solution for many businesses to back up servers, upgrade hardware, or move to the cloud. Deploying virtualized systems has proven cost-effective and efficient for many companies, but is it right for your organization? Here are some factors you ought to consider.

Is it time to replace your servers?

July 8th, 2019

If you’re thinking about replacing a server for your small business, then that probably means your company is experiencing success and is starting to grow. That’s great news. But is it really time to invest in a new one? Or does waiting too long risk slowing your business down? Either way, it’s important to consider your decision carefully.

Factors for selecting a VoIP system

July 5th, 2019

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services are taking over communications in the digital age, making your office landline a thing of the past. More companies are starting to deploy VoIP because it is popular and cost-effective. What factors do you have to consider before getting your own VoIP system? Here are some tips you can use.

Tips to boost the speed of your WordPress site

July 2nd, 2019

We’ve all experienced the frustration that comes with a slow-loading website. While 10 years ago, we would have waited patiently as a site loaded with all the urgency of a sloth, today’s internet surfers won’t hesitate to close the tab. Most expect at least a three-second load time, while some won’t settle for wait times over two.

Simple ways to protect your email account

June 27th, 2019

If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security measures can result in data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from unwanted intruders and the many troubles that come with them.

5 Free eBooks for Martin County and Palm Beach County Business Owners Who Want Better IT Support

June 27th, 2019

Small- and medium-sized-business owners rarely have time to spare on the latest NYT bestseller. They’re usually tied up with more pressing issues, many of which are centered around technology downtime and information security.

Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for business owners from Palm Beach all the way up to Palm City.

IT disasters Florida businesses don’t worry about enough — and how to address them

June 27th, 2019

Technology is a blessing and a curse for small- and medium-sized businesses. On the one hand, affordable VoIP phones, virtualized servers, and Office 365 have made it possible for 25- to 50-employee operations to compete with companies five times their size.

Treasure Coast Top 100: Tenfold growth was possible because Behavior Basics put community first

June 27th, 2019

Recently, I sat down with Karin Torsiello, one of Capstone’s most impressive clients, to ask a few questions about how she grew Behavior Basics from a handful of behavioral analysts and child therapists to a diverse team of over 60 people.

Although many of my Treasure Coast Top 100 interviews end up putting the spotlight on marketing, customer service, or technology, Karin attributed her success to Behavior Basics’ workplace community.

3 Daily habits of Treasure Coast’s best real estate agent

June 27th, 2019

I recently sat down with Pat Stracuzzi, one of the most profitable Remax agents for St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties. It was an incredible opportunity for me to pick his brain about the habits that have led to his success and happiness.

Ultimately, he believes gratitude, teamwork, and accountability helped him grow from an inexperienced agent to the president of a team that closes $100 million in real estate deals every year.

What West Palm Beach SMBs need to know about Florida’s Data Protection Law

June 27th, 2019

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have passed laws forcing businesses to notify residents when their private information has been breached. However, only 22 states have passed laws that require preventive cybersecurity measures.