You will be hard pressed to find a business which doesn’t have an IT technician or an IT services company available on call. Without an IT professional most companies would struggle, however most people are unaware as to the responsibilities IT technicians have and the jobs they do on a regular basis. If you wonder what sort of tasks
You probably know that your website itself is pretty important for your online success. But did you know that the design of that website is also very important, from more than an aesthetic point of view? Far too many companies rush into designing a website without thinking about the impact it could have on the
Business expansion is a goal for many SMEs, and is achievable with the right growth strategy. Caution should be taken when expanding a business, as you don’t want to grow too fast or “bite off more than you can chew.” You should also conduct enough market research to be confident that there is a market
IT and technology has come a long way in the past ten years. Constant innovation has led to lots of new consumer products and made commercial operations simpler and more efficient. In fact, the way that businesses rely completely on technology now for everyday operations is new; most communications are now conducted online instead of
Spring is here – and there’s never a better time to spring clean those business ethics. Wouldn’t you like to reap the benefits of becoming a more sustainable and eco-friendly organisation? You might think it’s a great idea but costs too much – however there are plenty of ways to implement environmental friendly procedures in
For SMEs right through to large enterprise, an IT support company can provide total peace of mind. Many companies don’t have the requirement for an IT department in-house, but if any problems were to arise they know they have experts to call. The IT professionals can support the business in any way necessary, from upgrading software to
Using the internet is often necessary at work, but it poses a number of security risks. Online threats are constantly evolving, which makes them hard to prevent, and they are becoming more and more sophisticated. Viruses and malware can result in huge problems for businesses, and if you become a victim of a targeted hack
For every business, there will come a time when a hardware upgrade is needed, or electrical items at the end of their life need replacing. It could be one printer, or hundreds of computers. As a business owner are you aware of the laws which require you to dispose safely of this IT waste? The
To function effectively, most businesses need a range of computer programs, from the basics to industry specific software. Departments may have their own programs, such as accounting or HR specific software, while other staff could do their job with a standard laptop and Microsoft Office. Here at Pink Chalk our software experts can recommend and supply all the
Your business probably relies on technology to be fully functional – in particular your office hardware. If there is a problem with your networks, servers or workstations, then it could spell disaster for business. If staff can’t access important documents or customers can’t email you, you’ll be losing money by the minute. The best thing to
