We’ve written before about why technology planning matters, and creating an informed budget is an important part of any business planning. When you look ahead to growing, improving, or streamlining your technology stack you also need to determine how you will afford those investments. We’ve gathered a few things to consider when you create your… Read More

Many organizations find it helpful to refresh or entirely rebrand after years of operations. While changes to fonts, colors, and tone can be handled by your marketing team, there are times when you will have to involve your IT department. We have broken down some key places where IT is essential to rebranding.  Read More. Read More

How many different tools does your organization use during regular operations? That can be a difficult question to answer for many nonprofits and small businesses. Often, business operations get broken down into silos operating independently of each other, which can lead to many differences in the processes, procedures, and tools used to complete work. However,… Read More

The hiring and onboarding process can be complicated and stressful. Sometimes, after a new employee joins the team, you don’t realize IT-related access or skills they may be missing. This could lead to them being unable to complete work or feeling embarrassed for needing to ask for help. Before hiring new employees, it is important… Read More

Nobody wants to attend a meeting, in person or online, that leaves them thinking, “this could have been an email.” Some organizations may have a problem where they host too many meetings, taking away people’s time for other work. Alternatively, you may find yourself in meetings where it is unclear who the leader is or… Read More

The process of finding, learning, and distributing the various tech tools needed to have a virtual classroom can be stressful and overwhelming. Once that process is over, it is easy to assume that everything will run smoothly and there is nothing left to worry about. There are a few key things virtual educators should consider when… Read More

Organizations often work in silos, with little to no overlap between various departments unless needed for specific projects or reporting periods. While this can make sense sometimes, it is essential that all departments in your organization are aligned on your mission and goals so they can work together for success. This is even true of your IT… Read More

Many organizations are making decisions about the future of their workplace now that most people are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. Some employers have already decided on a full return to in-person work, while others are allowing their staff to work remotely going forward and may even be getting rid of their office space. If you are… Read More

When many workplaces went remote in 2020 the change was rushed, and companies didn’t have the time to properly implement work from home strategies. Unless your company had a detailed work from home policy already in place, it is likely that there are some security components you’re missing. Here are some easy things you can do to make sure your workplace is… Read More

This time of year the sun goes down earlier and the weather gets colder, which leads us to turn on more lights and crank up the heat. You might be worried about your energy consumption as Fall creeps into Winter, and we wanted to share three ways your technology can be more eco-friendly, at home… Read More