Your Kid’s Gaming Rig Could Survive a Cyberattack. Can Your Office?
Remember blowing into Nintendo cartridges to make them work? That was our version of IT support. Cartridge won’t load? Blow on it. Still won’t load? Blow harder. If that failed, you smacked the console. We thought we were pretty good ...
Is Technology Running Your Business or Ruining Your Mornings?
It’s Monday morning. You’ve got coffee. You’ve got a plan. This is the week you’re finally going to get ahead. You walk through the door. Before you set your bag down: “The printer’s not working again.” Not the old printer. ...
AI for CPA Firms: What Owners Need to Know (and What to Do Next)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday operations in accounting and tax firms. What used to feel like a future concept is now showing up in the tools your staff already uses. The reality is simple: CPA firms ...
Spring Cleaning for Your Technology
Spring cleaning usually starts with closets, but for most businesses, the real clutter isn’t just on a rack. Sure, it might be on a server rack, but it could also be sitting in a storage room or a back office, ...
What Cybersecurity Does a CPA Firm Need to Protect Client Financial Data?
CPA firms handling sensitive financial and tax data should implement at least four core cybersecurity layers: multi-factor authentication (MFA), endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security, and backup/disaster recovery. Most small CPA firms (5–15 users) invest between $150–$290 per user ...
How Should You Choose an MSP That Supports TR, Lacerte, Drake, and CPA Software Properly?
Choosing an MSP that specializes in CPA software like Lacerte, Drake, and Thomson Reuters can reduce downtime by 50–80% during tax season and significantly improve system performance. The right provider should offer sub-15 minute response times, a guaranteed 1-hour service ...
How Much Does Managed IT Cost for a Small CPA Firm?
Most small CPA firms don’t think about IT… until something breaks during tax season. That’s when the real cost shows up. Missed deadlines. Locked files. Slow tax software. Or worse—security incidents involving sensitive financial data. The truth is, IT for ...
April Fools Jokes Are Over, but These Scams Aren’t Fun Pranks
April Fools Jokes Are Over, but These Scams Aren’t Fun Pranks April 1 comes and goes. The pranks and fake announcements that have you second-guessing everything on April Fools Day disappear. Spring is one of the most productive seasons for ...
How a Cup of Coffee Can Take Down Your Entire Business
It’s Monday morning. Coffee in hand. Laptop open. You’re ready to get moving. Then your elbow clips the mug. Time slows down just long enough for you to watch coffee spill across the keyboard and disappear into places coffee should ...
MSP Pricing: Why the Cheapest Option Usually Costs You More
MSP Pricing: Why the Cheapest Option Usually Costs You More When businesses evaluate Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs), pricing is often the first question: “Why does one MSP charge $70 per user while another charges $200?” It’s a fair question. ...