If you’re tired of juggling dozens of passwords—or worse, reusing the same one everywhere—you’re not alone. Passwords are one of the biggest pain points in everyday digital life.
Fingerprint scanners. Facial recognition. Voice ID. These aren’t just features on smartphones anymore—they’re showing up in offices, warehouses, and even small retail shops.
Picture this: one employee accidentally clicks on a phishing link, enters their password, and suddenly your entire business is at risk. It’s a familiar story—and one we explore in our Common Cyber Threats Survival Guide. For small businesses, it only takes one weak password to open the door to a major cyberattack. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in—an easy, low-cost way to lock that door tight.
We get it. When you’re running a small business, every dollar counts. So when you see a low-cost IT services package, it’s tempting to think, “Perfect—this covers the basics, and I’ll save some money.”
Still using Windows 10 on your business machines? The clock’s ticking.
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance.
You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing your bags, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting something like:
If your only touchpoint with your IT provider is when it’s time to renew a contract, you’re missing an opportunity.
It’s a quiet summer morning. Half the team’s out on vacation. The rest are checking emails from coffee shops, cabins, or hotel rooms.
Every August, the smell of roasting green chile fills the air in Hatch, New Mexico. It’s a signal that months of planning, planting, and problem-solving are finally paying off for local farmers.
Let’s say your team’s on a deadline. Someone downloads a free project management app to “get things done faster.” Another saves files to their personal Google Drive to work from home. No big deal, right?