Why you should use a wiki for your org.
Many non-profits and companies are using wiki’s to help leverage and retain knowledge. A wiki is a way to share important knowledge easily via a private network or the internet. The best example of a wiki site is Wikipedia which is one of the largest reference sites on the internet. Consider the following: Are you sharing information with a group of colleagues? Have to reference checklists or other information repeatedly? Have to send instructions or other forms over and…
A note to small businesses about backup
Good day. Businesses like yours are more reliant on data stored on computers. Whether customer and patient records, accounting information or policy manuals; this information is one of the most important things in your business. However many business’s do not take steps to protect that data. Hard drives have an 18% failure rate in the first year alone. Most of us in the technology business knows when it comes to hard drives, it's not if…
Leveraging Social Media in Business
Image(s): A recent event reminded me on the importance of social media to businesses can be and how many of them are missing the boat. I recently required some electrical work to be done at my house. Since I didn't know of any electricians personally I sent a request out to some friends. I was given several recommendations back but was disappointed as both electricians never got back to me after the initial contact. I…