Category: IT Strategy and Infrastructure

Plan on IT: Building a Strategy
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date November 18, 2021

With the end of the year approaching, it’s the perfect time to review your IT strategy.

Technology drives growth when it aligns with the organization’s goals. That’s why it’s important to check in on what went well, identify what needs improvement, and create a plan that continues to help your team get work done and reduce risks.

Join us for a webinar on IT strategy planning

In this webinar, we’re focusing the discussion on planning IT for your current and future needs. More specifically, we’re talking about building a roadmap to leverage technology and tips for improving how technology supports your operations.

Topics covered:

Now and Then: Reflecting on the Current State of Your Technology
To Infinity and Beyond: Planning for the Future (and What You May Need to Consider for 2022)
On the Road(map) Again: IT Planning to Make it all Happen

Meet our guest:

Jim Rappl, Senior Business Advisor, Executive Management, at WorkSmart

After building and running a successful Managed IT Services provider for 13 years, Jim sold his company (Exceptional IT Services) to WorkSmart and joined the team in 2015.

As a Senior Business Advisor, Jim’s primary responsibilities include identifying strategic growth opportunities and forging new relationships with partners to identify how WorkSmart can help them to reach their fullest potential.

Jim also serves as an active executive management team member, helping to determine and implement business direction, gauge effectiveness, and adjust regularly using the EOS methodology.

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Business IT Support Services that Make Sense for You

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date October 8, 2021

They say first impressions count for everything. While we believe it’s important to establish the tone of a great relationship from the outset, we know that maintaining excellent support and customer service is just as significant.

This is where we take the relationship from ‘transactional vendor’ to ‘strategic partner’.

Tags Outsourced IT, Reliable Technology

IT Strategy and Infrastructure

Purchasing Computers for Your Organization

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 8, 2021

PCs are trending at the moment. Hitting their highest level since 2014, PC sales surged during the pandemic. Worldwide sales increased by 32% over the course of just one year! It’s not surprising as many businesses needed to buy computers that better enabled remote work. And all the households that added computers for remote learning and entertainment.

Building on this success, Microsoft recently introduced Windows 11 (to be released later this year), which has a streamlined design similar to a smartphone. With a cleaner start menu and more ways to interact with windows, they’re making it easier for you to stay in the flow of work.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration, Reliable Technology

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Back to the Future: Planning Your IT Strategy
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date February 26, 2021

Free Webinar! Back to the Future with Planning Your IT Strategy

Join WorkSmart’s President & CEO, Clay Harris, for a discussion on how the right plan, policies, tools, training, and practice can help your organization take advantage to the changes in our ever-evolving workplace.

In the last episode in our Remote Office Series, we:

Recap lessons learned from the abrupt workforce shift
Provide stats from our executive leadership surveys on current business trends
Share tips to keep your data secure
Provide insights as a small business leader on the future for personal connections, cloud technologies, continuity and disaster preparedness, and cybersecurity

Planning for the future in the new “normal”.

The pandemic challenged small businesses to find more flexible ways to work. Within days, many teams became fully remote for the first time. That meant a lot of energy focused on a smooth transition.

Now, with the dust settling, it’s time to get back to looking forward. Knowing how to update your IT strategy in the face of the unknown can be hard. That’s why we’re bringing you this webinar. You’ll gain actionable insights to help you stay nimble in the modern workplace.

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How to Identify Cybersecurity Risks & Plan Your IT Security Strategy

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date December 30, 2020

Cybersecurity continues to be a key factor for success in the modern workplace.

Whether an attack has happened yet or not, your organization is vulnerable. That’s why it is crucial to have a plan that supports your business.

Tags Cybersecurity

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The Benefits of Leasing Technology Equipment and Why It’s a Smart Move

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date August 11, 2020

There is a price to pay for progress.

In business, the cost of growth depends on a company’s financial situation. Some have the means to pay for the technology they need upfront. Others need to stretch out their added expenditures over time.

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To Be or Not To Be: Growing by Mergers and Acquisitions
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 23, 2020

Like larger companies, small businesses need to be aware of their business growth opportunities and survival.

Especially during uncertain times like we’re facing today, we want to help our clients reach their full potential. Sometimes, it has nothing to do with their IT.

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Fast Forward: Planning IT for the Future
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 9, 2020

Resiliency comes from the ability to adapt quickly. It requires the right technologies and processes, strong personal connections, and a hunger for growth.

IT Strategy and Infrastructure Blog

3 Helpful Tips for Planning Your Move to the Cloud

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date March 25, 2020

With Office 365 and GSuite, many small businesses have already made their first move to the cloud (internet-accessed technology). While some companies are hosted entirely in the cloud, a common practice is to move applications as it makes sense. As the options continue to evolve and the buzz continues to grow, it’s important to know what strategy works best for your business.

Tags Reliable Technology

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Onboarding a New Employee: How IT Can Make a Good First Impression

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 25, 2019

Retaining quality employees begins with a solid onboarding process. The key is to make a great first impression as it’s your first engagement – technology makes that easy! Here are some tips to onboard a new hire from an IT point of view.

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