The Difference Between a Managed IT Partner and Provider
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 3, 2020 11:19:00 AM
As a business owner, you may be thinking of ways to improve your company’s IT structure. Perhaps your in-house IT team is overworked, or simply not equipped to deal with the constant issues that your business presents them with. Considering the many available options, IT solutions can …
What to do if your IT team is burned out from fixing printers
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 28, 2020 12:00:00 PM
Common among many teams, employee burnout is never good news for a manager or business owner. While not easy to fix after it’s occurred, burnout can be easily prevented by careful management.
When should you replace your copier equipment?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 16, 2020 3:30:13 PM
How many times a day do you and your employees use the copiers at your office? Between handouts, brochures, forms, and contracts, it might be the most frequently used machine in the office. If your copier isn't working as it should, it could ruin a previously efficient workflow, causi …
Top 5 things to consider when choosing your Managed IT partner
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Dec 6, 2019 3:00:00 PM
The advances made in the world of technology are changing the expectations that customers demand from businesses. While some companies can rise easily to meet these new expectations, a lot of small to mid-sized businesses (SMB’s) struggle to do so. Many SMB’s encounter issues related …
Should My Employees Have Cell phones On Their Desks?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Nov 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM
It’s a pressing question for more and more employers as cell phones continue to dominate our society; ‘Should cell phones be a fixture in our workplace?’. So, is it time your office embraced a mobile solution or is it best to go down the path of a unified communication solution? We’ve …
Take advantage of Section 179 and take a full deduction before 2020
by Coordinated Business Systems on Nov 26, 2019 10:46:32 AM
Do you have equipment at work that needs to be replaced? Although you may be trying to make it to the new year until replacing that out of date copier or printer, you may want to reconsider. Section 179 of the current tax law allows you to take a full deduction in the first year for q …
When is it time to replace your copiers?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Nov 20, 2019 10:56:00 AM
A good copier can be the centerpiece of any bustling office— It’s the backbone of meetings and workshops, providing all-important printed handouts for colleagues, or the presentation to be shared with a client. Being so vital to the everyday routine of the workplace, it’s important to …
How to Plan For Your Managed IT Needs in 2020
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Nov 15, 2019 4:00:00 PM
It’s important to start thinking about your managed IT needs and plan for this upcoming year. The planning doesn’t stop when you obtain your managed IT provider, as you now have to start thinking about how to use them effectively.
How to reduce your printing costs without forfeiting quality
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Nov 12, 2019 7:59:27 AM
Even in today’s increasingly paper-free world, printing is a necessity in nearly every office. Often an expense that most business owners and managers try to reduce and even eliminate, it’s key not to overlook the effects on print quality. Follow these tips and you’ll find it easy to …