Entries by Kirill Bensonoff

How To Build Your E-mail List

We’ve covered how to build an auto-responder for your business account.  But then the question hit us: where are you get all those e-mails? 1. Writing free e-zine and blog articles Contrary to popular belief, people are reading more than ever nowadays.  Submitting an article to somewhere like Go Articles is a quick way to […]

Managed IT Services vs. Cloud Services Provider

Shopping for IT services can be tricky. The whole point is finding a professional firm that has more technical expertise than you do. But without all that specialized knowledge, it’s hard to know whether a service will deliver what your office needs. Things get even trickier when you start comparing providers who may be using […]

The Top Trends for Small Business Tech in 2013

As spring approached this year, new tech trends for small businesses are starting to emerge.  Well, maybe not new, but there are some strong indicators that this will be the year for smart devices and big data. Big Data Sir Francis Bacon once said that knowledge was power.  It was true then and it’s true […]

Is Cloud Accounting Right For You?

Everything seems to be going up into the cloud.  Is accounting in the cloud for you?  Should your books be accessible from anywhere?  Here are a few things you should know before answering those questions. So Who Owns What? Unlike desktop versions of software, cloud based products tend to be subscriptions based.  People still run […]

Remote Technical Support: Faster + Cheaper = Better

Computers and the internet have changed the way just about every kind of service works. Hospitals share test results with doctors instantly. Banks move money electronically with less and less need for paper checks or cash. And it’s no different when it comes to taking care of the computers themselves. Nearly universal high-speed internet means […]

Office 365 Has A Plan For Everyday of the Week

We’ve covered Office 365 in the past.  It’s software as a service plan devised by Microsoft.  Many consider it a boon to the software industry, giving consumers the ability to pick and choose more of what they want. Microsoft divides its services into two categories: small business and enterprise.  Each comes with their distinct plans. […]

Managed IT Services Pricing: Are You Overpaying?

With companies more dependent than ever on complex networks, mobile devices and electronic solutions for everything from bookkeeping to compliance, managed IT services are looking increasingly attractive. But choosing a provider can be an exercise in comparing apples and oranges. Some managed IT services companies set their prices based purely on how many devices you […]

An Apple Sale

Apple was once known as a price-leader in the tech industry.  It commanded seep prices for all of its products. However, in recent quarters, the tech giant has slashed the prices on some of its most iconic devices.  This time around, it’s the 13-inch Macbook  with Retina Display is getting  a $200 slash.  That will […]

How to: E-mail Auto-Responder

E-mail is the most cost-effective way to stay in contact with your customer base. No stamps or waiting time is required and it can be received from anywhere.  So what’s the most cost-effective way of e-mailing? An auto responder is a quick way to easily reach everyone in your contacts list.  There are several apps […]