Businesses in Boston: Riding the IT and Economic Rollercoaster

Stephen Minton, vice president, Worldwide IT Markets and Strategies, IDC, offers insight on how outsourcing can help you ride out the economic downturn—and maybe even gain a leg up on the competition along the way. Rising gasoline prices. Falling consumer confidence. Subprime mortgages. Inflation. Budget cuts. Currency fluctuations. Floods, droughts and crop shortages. Each day's news seems to add to the torrent of challenges heading our way. No business is immune—but outsourcing can offer a way to leverage technology to help stem the negative tide.

By |2021-02-13T15:36:07+00:00November 16th, 2009|Categories: IT Consulting in Boston, News|Tags: , , , |

Boston Area Business News: the 2009 ARRA and Section 179

The Economic Stimulus Act and Section 179 “ The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” has been officially extended. The Section 179 Deduction increases made available in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 through December 31, 2009, if you have purchased and installed the equipment. With the current news that is all around us it is sometimes hard to justify opening our pocketbooks and investing in our companies. We all know that the best way to improve ourselves and our businesses is to invest time, energy and money in accomplishing our goals. As the year draws to a close you need to take a look and see what can be done to improve your business. The decision to improve may save you money.

By |2021-02-13T15:35:57+00:00November 16th, 2009|Categories: General, News|Tags: , , |

Business Owners in Boston: 4 Signs It’s Time to Start Hiring

Entrepreneurs riding out the economic ups and downs may not have spent much time wondering whether to add new employees. As the economic recovery begins to take shape, however, they may want to start thinking about it. But it raises a question: How can a small-business owner know when it's time to add staff?

By |2021-02-13T15:36:02+00:00September 17th, 2009|Categories: General, IT Consulting in Boston, News|Tags: , , , |

Small and Midsize Business Support: Windows 7 Professional

Designed to meet the needs of small and midsize businesses, the Windows® 7 Professional operating system delivers a powerful combination of innovation, improved performance, and productivity. We’re ready to help focus on what matters most, your business, by providing you with a solution that:

By |2021-02-11T06:59:11+00:00September 17th, 2009|Categories: General, News, Tech Support in Boston|Tags: , , , |

Microsoft Tech Support: Introducing Outlook 2007 ‘To-Do Bar’

E-mail is a big part of more and more jobs, with some workers now required to respond to dozens of mails each day. So, naturally, the tools used to manage e-mail keep getting better. Look no further than Outlook 2007 for the evidence. The latest version of the venerable messaging program that ships with the Microsoft Office System takes its built-in e-mail/calendaring/task management tools to another level.

Business Tech Support: Top Printing Tips to Save Money

It’s a common sight in many offices: wastebaskets filled to the brim with paper. Look next to any desk or printer, and you’re likely to find a stack of misprints, extra copies and other discarded paper waste. So here are a few things to keep in mind before you send that next job to the printer – and a few tips to keep costs down when you do need to print.

By |2021-02-13T15:36:04+00:00August 17th, 2009|Categories: News, Tech Support in Boston|Tags: , , , , , , |

IT Services Sure to Swing Productivity for Small Business Owners

At the core of every business are the fundamental office productivity applications that support nearly every business function. The Microsoft Office suite of applications is so familiar that many managers probably assume they know everything they need to know about its capabilities. But according to Monica Robinson, Microsoft Office 2007 senior product manager, there are numerous new features-some subtle, some dramatic-that can make a significant difference for businesses. "With the right software tools, employees are better able to impact the business," she says.

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