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7 Traits of Awesome IT People
By Scott Hirschfeld | | IT Support
People usually get into IT because they are good with computers, not because they are good with people. They are often analytical programmer types who we classify as geeks, nerds or something like that. IT companies even brag about their “geek” power. The truth is that it takes more than geekiness to be awesome at…
Read More Use These 5 Steps to Create Leverage in Your Business
By Scott Hirschfeld | | Best Practices
Systems that are well designed and well executed are a hallmark of organizations that are growing and succeeding. They can make or break a business. Michael Gerber, in The E-Myth Revisited, says “Simply put, your job is to prepare yourself and your business for growth.” He then uses the franchise to illustrate the necessity to…
Read More Strategic Planning: 10 Answers That Will Make 2016 an Outstanding Year
By Scott Hirschfeld | | Leadership
As we approach the beginning of 2016, many of us begin strategic planning for the new year. Whether we exceeded our goals in 2015 or fell short, another year brings new challenges. Staying the same is rarely a good plan, so we set new goals and plan new ways to get there. Providing network services,…
Read More Pausing to Reflect and be Thankful
By Scott Hirschfeld | | Leadership
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year! It is such a good thing to pause and be thankful for what we have. It is such a good thing to have time with family and friends as we celebrate the blessings in our life. It is without a doubt a good thing to pause…
Read More CyberSecurity Update: Local Businesses Hacked by Cyber Criminals Lose Millions
By Scott Hirschfeld | | Security
This headline might sound crazy and sensational. It has not been reported in local media, but it is really an accurate statement. In just my corner of the world, I know personally of multiple companies that have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars as result of email scams, online bank fraud, and a variety of…
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