Category Archives for Information Technology
The Rise of AI – And What It Means For Small Business Owners
If you feel like you’re hearing everyone talking about AI (artificial intelligence) lately, you’re right – the conversation about generative AI is rapidly growing, especially with OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT-4. Some people believe AI will drastically change the world as we know it, whereas others think it’s another passing technological advancement that will fade after […]
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Watching Out for Small Business Scams
Our clients tell us one of the most powerful benefits of formally meeting regularly with a group of other business owners is getting insights from experts in fields outside of their own. For over 15 years, peer group member Fred Moore, President of Moore Computing, has been helping his peers tackle complicated IT challenges like […]
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The Cost of Ransomware Attacks to Businesses
As technology innovates, more small businesses are leveraging tools and software that help with processes. Unfortunately, it’s these same investments that are leaving organizations of all sizes open to bad actors. The truth is that cybercriminals will always manage to find a back door and make it their job to be one step ahead of […]
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Business Websites and ADA Compliance
This a guest blog from Tom Shipley at Cole-Dalton Marketing Services. Business Websites and ADA Compliance. Tom helps The Alexander Group and several of our clients with all of their marketing needs. Tom is also a board member of TAG Board 404. Business Websites and ADA Compliance. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal […]
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Five Things Business Owners Should Do Before The End Of The Year
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash Business Owners Should Do. There are plenty of things savvy business owners should do before year’s end: set goals for next year, thank employees for their contributions, conduct year-end reviews, plan the company Christmas party… the list is long. But you’d better add tax planning too!
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Better Data = Better Decisions. Accounting for Small Businesses
Better Data = Better Decisions Better Data = Better Decisions. In today’s blog post I’m going to address two types of financial record keeping: cash basis and accrual basis accounting. When I take on a new client, my number one priority is to get the company’s financials in order so the business owners can make […]
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Cut Through the Clutter: Using Email to Market Your Business
Using Email to Market Your Business Using Email to Market Your Business. If you’re not using email as a way to promote your business, you’re missing out on an enormous opportunity to engage your current customers and attract new prospects. Email marketing is fast and easy, and it should be considered a regular, and very […]
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5 Reasons Why “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) is a Very Bad Idea
Bring Your Own Device By Cornell Meyer The Alexander Group Bring Your Own Device. The world has turned digital and phones and computers are now an integral aspect of any business. Any business coach or business consultant will emphasize the necessity for a company and its employees to be digitally connected. But how effective is […]
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