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IT Support Featured guide

The 10-Point IT Checklist for Small Businesses

A reliable setup is about knowing what you have, protecting it and keeping it running. Start with these ten checks.

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What Is Managed IT Services? A Guide for Small Businesses

Managed IT replaces break-fix scrambling with ongoing monitoring, support and planning.

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Networks & Security

Wired or Wi-Fi? What Your Office Network Really Needs

Most offices need both. Here is how to decide what goes on cable and what goes on Wi-Fi.

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Networks & Security

Cybersecurity Basics Every Small Business Should Have

No single tool protects you. Layers do. Start with these basics.

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Websites & SEO

A 5-Page Website Blueprint for Small Businesses

You can launch a strong site with five focused pages. Here is what each should do.

4 min read
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Websites & SEO

Local SEO for Small Businesses: Where to Start

Help nearby customers find you on Google with a handful of fundamentals.

5 min read
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Software

Custom Software or Off-the-Shelf? How to Decide

Off-the-shelf tools are fast. Custom software fits exactly. A few questions point the way.

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Before You Build a Patient Portal: Questions to Ask

Good portals start with clear users, privacy needs and integrations.

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How to Choose an IT Partner

Look past price. Ask about scope, communication, security and what happens if you leave.

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Glossary

IT jargon, translated.

Plain-English meanings of the terms you will hear from IT and web providers.

MSP
A managed service provider that looks after your IT on an ongoing basis.
Firewall
A security barrier that filters traffic between your network and the internet.
VPN
A secure connection that lets people reach company systems remotely.
Backup
A separate copy of your data you can restore if the original is lost.
Disaster recovery
A plan for getting systems working again after a serious outage.
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity beyond a password.
SSO
Single sign-on: one login that opens several approved apps.
Local SEO
Improving visibility in searches tied to a place, such as your city.
CRM
Software that tracks customers, conversations and sales.
SaaS
Software you subscribe to and use online instead of installing yourself.

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