7 Ways Your Accounting Firm Underutilizes Managed IT Support During Tax Season

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Let’s face it: Tax season for accounting firms is rough. From handling an influx of client data to managing complex compliance regulations, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And when things go wrong with your IT, it can jeopardize both your reputation and your bottom line. That’s where accounting IT support comes in.  A […]

Why Cybercriminals Target Accounting Firms and What To Do About It

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If cybercriminals are akin to old-fashioned bank robbers then accounting firms are nothing short of a bank with a comically large pile of gold hidden in the safe. While accounting firms very rarely deal with physical money, the concept remains.  Accounting cybersecurity is such a major issue because of the large amounts of money and […]

Protecting Your Organization With Managed Data Backups

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Whether you are a business owner, an employee, or a client, the protection of your data should be a number one priority. Unfortunately, with the evolution of technology, we also experience the increased expertise of hackers, as well as the potential for massive amounts of data loss in disasters.  If you are searching for ways […]

How Partnering with a Managed Service Provider Can Cut Business Costs

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Businesses often find it difficult to manage costs, especially when it comes to IT spending. While many companies would rather cut costs in their IT department, doing so endangers cybersecurity and generates the opposite effect: increased costs. When partnering with a managed service provider (MSP), businesses can cut IT costs without jeopardizing cybersecurity, and can […]

How To Optimize Your Dental Practice’s Communication?

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Your dental practice’s level of communication can be directly correlated with its success. Effective dental office communication can help you build strong relationships with your patients, staff, and referral sources. It can also help you resolve conflicts and avoid potential problems. There are a few things you can do to optimize your dental practice’s communication, […]

Do Chicago Small Businesses Need to Worry About Cybersecurity?

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As the world increasingly moves online, small business cybersecurity is more at risk. In only September of 2021, there were 1,291 breaches compared to the 1,180 breaches that occurred in 2020. In 2021, U.S. businesses lost over $6.9 billion due to cyberattacks, and the cost of cyberattacks is expected to grow by 15% in the […]

Is Your Older Dental IT Infrastructure HIPAA Compliant?

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There are over 187,043 dental offices in the U.S. that all house sensitive patient information. In order to ensure that patient information was kept safe and secure, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) privacy and security rules were put into place. As technology usage increases, so does the need for dental offices to […]

What Are The Best Servers for Small Business Solutions?

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Running a small business takes hard work in order for it to be successful. There are regulations and protocols to comply with, as well as private and sensitive data to keep stored both safely and legally. Acquiring proper servers for small business storage will ensure that this important information is well-protected. Small businesses have a […]

Basic Cybersecurity Best Practices to Implement To Protect Your Small Business From a Cyber Attack

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Although the opposite idea might seem more valid, small businesses are actually a major target for cyber attacks. Cyber criminals know that the cybersecurity for small business systems often doesn’t offer the same level of protection as larger businesses. Small companies often feel they don’t have the same resources to invest in cybersecurity. Shockingly, plans […]