Tips

Tips

Leadership and strategic planning

• Windows Vista: Finding alternatives

  SMBs have been slow to adopt Microsoft's recently released Vista operating system, which begs the question: What are the alternatives? Find out here.  Continue Reading

• ERP systems aren't just for manufacturers anymore

  SMBs can now take advantage of comprehensive ERP systems. Finding the right fit, though, is key.  Continue Reading

• SearchSMB.com: First-quarter recap

  As we enter the final weeks of the first quarter of the year, it seemed like a good time to revisit some of the advice, news, IT Management Guides and special features from the past few months.  Continue Reading

• You have an enterprise security policy. Now what?

  Creating a formal enterprise security policy can be a lot of work, but until that policy is implemented, it will provide no benefit. While that implementation process can be time-consuming, it does not have to be overly complex. Make clear decisions...  Continue Reading

• CRM suites suit SMBs

  While a CRM system can make keeping track of customer and sales-related data a much easier proposition, finding one that's both scalable and affordable is no easy task for SMBs.  Continue Reading

• Email etiquette policies: Big savings and productivity

  Email makes the world go 'round, but without an email etiquette plan, productivity and collaboration can make you spin into information overload.  Continue Reading

• Selling project management to your CEO

  A strong project management atmosphere in IT departments provides the necessary tools and processes to take increasingly complex initiatives from idea to installation. But CIOs still struggle with communicating the value of project management to ...  Continue Reading

• Top five IT/Business Strategies tips of 2006

  The weather has turned cold and the malls are packed with crazed holiday shoppers. That can mean only one thing: The end of the year is nigh! With that in mind, we thought now would be a good time to reflect back on the past 12 months. Here, we've ...  Continue Reading

• Top 10 IT management tips in 2006

  It's official, security was the No. 1 topic you wanted to read about. But what else was popular in 2006? Storage? Wireless? Check out our top 10 tips from 2006 to find out.  Continue Reading

• Top IT Management Guides of 2006

  Check out the top five IT Management Guides of the year.  Continue Reading

• IT security: The 2007 outlook

  What should SMBs pay attention to next year when it comes to their security? Expert and CISSP Joel Dubin offers six areas SMBs need to focus on to ensure their data is secure in 2007.  Continue Reading

• ROI success begins and ends with accountability

  Assigning accountability for ROI results can sometimes mean the difference between a successful project and a failed one. In this tip, learn why accountability is so important to ROI and how to use it your benefit.  Continue Reading

• Five steps to successful email encryption

  Email encryption is no longer the complex mystery it once was for SMBs. To demystify it, follow these five simple steps.  Continue Reading

• Wireless telecom expense management: A success story

  With the market set to explode and huge potential cost savings, SMBs are looking into outsourcing their wireless telecom expense management, curing lots of headaches along the way. See how it worked for one SMB.  Continue Reading

• Data storage options for SMBs

  What are your data storage backup goals? Knowing the answer to this question will save you time and money -- but first, you have to determine an answer.  Continue Reading