Loss of data is a common problem for businesses. Fortunately, it’s a problem that can easily be avoided with the correct preparation. While devastating amounts of data can be lost during catastrophes like hurricanes, terrorist attacks, fires and floods – it doesn’t take such large events to cause a business to lose important data. It can be as simple as dropping a laptop to the floor, or a power surge that results in burning out

If you own and operate a small business, lowering costs is an important part of keeping your company in the black. Cutting costs on your IT budget could inadvertently compromise your company’s security. Even though small businesses may not have all of the resources that large corporations do, they are still just as vulnerable to the same security threats. Here are some ways to help keep your small business secure: 1. Purchase commercial Anti-Virus Software.

Ah, those pesky passwords. If you work in the corporate world or in an office, you have one for your computer and email account and, unless there is a method for password synchronization amongst your different applications and services, you probably have more than one that must be remembered to use these various applications. Add those to the ones that you have for your home or personal Internet use, such as your banking, social media

Whether you are an automotive mechanic or a top IT professional, you need to have the right tools for the job. Unlike an automotive mechanic however, you don’t have to spend tens of thousands of your company’s hard earned dollars on the tools you need. These basic Windows Operating System Support Tools, tools you can use for IT and PC support duties, are free to download from CNET.com. Free Windows Operating System Support Tools: 1.

Whether you are launching a start-up or several years into operating your business, you need to continue to maintain an innovative mindset that will allow you to creatively fuel business growth. This means exercising your creative thinking skills in order to develop and explore new ideas, opening the doors to new and better opportunities. In order to foster a creative mindset, here are some tips to help you stay on the cutting edge of thought

With computers and Internet access such an integral part of every business, and the Internet filled with everything from gambling to pornographic websites, it is critical that your organization has an Internet Use Policy in place. This policy can help prevent your employees from accidentally or intentionally causing harm to your company or your company’s reputation. While you don’t want to give your employees the idea that they are living in George Orwell’s 1984, you