You’ve survived another busy season — congratulations on seeing it through to summer! While it’s definitely time for some much-needed relaxation, the summer is also a fantastic season to start on tech initiatives that have fallen by the wayside this year. Between heightened security threats and the transition to post-pandemic work life, you’ll want to…
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In the never-ending quest for workplace efficiency, it’s easy to get lost in the various productivity apps that promise simpler workflows and better business outcomes. But trying to consolidate your meeting notes, team documents and emails across all those different apps? It feels like trying to herd cats. Enter Microsoft Teams: your centralized hub for team…
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Is your router sitting on the shelf blinking away like a ticking timebomb? We often allow our routers to collect dust without touching them for years, other than to restart them occasionally. Routers are devices that route information between all the internet-connected devices in your home and the internet. As such, they are essential for remote workers to stay connected to business apps. When everything is working smoothly, it’s an easy device to forget about; but having an older router can cause a handful of problems…
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Every CPA firm is different, which is why it’s impossible to give one simple answer to the common question — “How can I increase the overall value of my firm?” Before looking for an answer it’s important to identify the value drivers for your firm. Of the many ways to drive the overall value of your firm, we will be discussing five along with the tools that can help. Those five areas are: are productivity, employee engagement, remote work flexibility,…
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With team members working in a more fluid work environment in and out of the office, keeping track of where everything is at and who is doing what becomes increasingly critical-and difficult. The old system of piles and folders simply won’t cut it anymore. There’s a new breed of collaboration platform available for firms to increase collaboration and automate…
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Out with your file server and in with SharePoint If your firm is currently using a file server, one can easily assume that it has been a cause of headaches in the past or is an even bigger headache currently. Old file servers are bulky, inefficient, and they require continuous maintenance. Luckily, the replacement for your file server is already at your fingertips, assuming that your firm has an active Microsoft 365 subscription. Included…
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