• How To Create Information Gathering Forms With Microsoft Office 365

    How To Create Information Gathering Forms With Microsoft Office 365

    It may surprise you, but Microsoft Office 365 has a fantastic solution for creating simple quizzes, polls and surveys — and you already have access to this functionality! Microsoft Forms is relatively new, as it was only launched in June 2016, but this lightweight web app is an excellent way to gather feedback or plan […]
  • Are Hackers Targeting Managed Service Providers?

    Are Hackers Targeting Managed Service Providers?

      When you think about it, it makes sense that hackers might target managed services providers (MSPs) — those organizations that are responsible for protecting the data and technology systems for hundreds or even thousands of other organizations. The Department of Homeland Security recently alerted MSPs to the potential activity from hostile actors who were targeting large […]
  • Warning: Foreign Hackers Compromised Citrix Systems

    Warning: Foreign Hackers Compromised Citrix Systems

    Citrix said the FBI warned them on Wednesday, March 6th that hackers compromised its IT systems and stole “business documents.” Citrix doesn’t know precisely which documents the hackers obtained nor how they got in. It’s suspected that this is a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign supported by a nation-state. The consequences of the Citrix security incident could affect a broader range of targets, as the company holds sensitive data for […]
  • Never Lose A Receipt Ever Again

    Never Lose A Receipt Ever Again

    Tired of Not Getting Reimbursed for Business Expenses? Never Lose Your Receipts Ever Again!   Maintaining receipts is a fact of life for many people, but it can be extremely frustrating. Tiny pieces of paper that have to be maintained and categorized long enough to submit your expenses for reimbursement — who has time for […]
  • What Is This Chromium Application That Just Appeared On My Computer?

    What Is This Chromium Application That Just Appeared On My Computer?

    Have you seen a new application — Chromium — suddenly appear on your computer? It’s likely that if you did not intentionally download it, the app is malware that should be removed immediately. While Chromium is a legitimate product, hackers have been using it to deliver adware and potentially unwanted programs, redirect browsers to different […]
  • Will AI Disrupt Accounting Firms In British Columbia?

    Will AI Disrupt Accounting Firms In British Columbia?

    AI technology and accounting firms, British Columbia accounting firms embrace AI, benefits and drawbacks of AI on accounting firms
  • Learn the Power of Google Reviews for Lawyers & Law Firms

    Learn the Power of Google Reviews for Lawyers & Law Firms

    There’s no better means of promoting a professional business today than the use of online reviews. Positive third-party online reviews can take your law firm to the next level. Personal referrals and word of mouth have their place in drumming up new business, but they will never come close to the exposure you can receive through […]
  • Spring Forward This Sunday

    Spring Forward This Sunday

    Daylight Saving Time for 2019 starts on Sunday, March 10th. I’m sure you know how Daylight Saving Time (DST) works, but did you know not everyone in Canada observes this time change? Parts of British Columbia and Nunavut don’t observe DST, while a small part of eastern Ontario and most of Saskatchewan observes DST year […]
  • Why You Need A Plan For Sharing Critical Passwords

    Why You Need A Plan For Sharing Critical Passwords

    Many companies password protect their files and applications and for good reason. There are hackers trying every day to break into a system and obtain files and information. Most businesses are smart about applying passwords to protect their information. However, many of them fail to think about sharing them within the organization. Anything can happen […]
  • The Ultimate Small Business Owner’s Guide to Ransomware

    The Ultimate Small Business Owner’s Guide to Ransomware

    Your employee innocently clicks a link within an email or visits a sketchy website and the next thing you know your digital assets are being held hostage by a cyber attacker. It only takes a few keystrokes to cause potentially irrevocable damage to your systems, and hackers are always looking for new victims. With ransomware, […]
  • Why Do Hackers Target Small Businesses?

    Why Do Hackers Target Small Businesses?

    Why Small Companies is the First Target for Online Hackers According to the SBA, small business employs less than 500 people and realizes less than $7 million in profits annually. This standard defines a small company across the global business world. A large percentage of these smaller businesses operate as privately owned companies. Hackers are especially […]
  • Industry Buzzterm: What Is A vCIO?

    Industry Buzzterm: What Is A vCIO?

    Managed Service Providers globally have introduced a new buzzword into their service vocabulary….Introducing, the vCIO! What is a vCIO? How Does A vCIO Benefit Your Company? Technology can be so tantalizing, especially for a small-to-midsized business. The promise is there. So is the hype. With the right Information Technology (IT), you can streamline your business processes and […]