How many times have you shared login info by email? We all know not to do it, but when the workday gets away from us, we’ll do just about anything to save a few minutes’ time. On the other hand, some of us take the time to encrypt our emails without realizing that encryption isn’t […]

We all know the dangers of phishing scams—credit card fraud, dubious wire transfers, data leaks—but what if there was a way to safeguard your inbox from phishing scams in the first place? Four or five times a week—sometimes as often as three times a day!—our team receives forwarded emails from our clients, all asking variations […]

What would you do if the work computer you rely on for everything—you know the one—suddenly decided not to turn on? Without backups in place, how many files, contacts, and critical programs would your business lose access to? This is exactly what happened to Curt Coenen and Belinda Casper. “Mine was a brand new laptop,” […]

Sometimes we come across an app or online tool that’s so awesome we can’t stop talking about it. Microsoft Teams is one of the best collaboration tools for remote businesses in 2020, and right now, it should be your go-to tool for getting things done. Hot take, right? Hear us out. It’s 11:39 AM on […]

Happy Earth Day! As business owners, we’re constantly looking for new ways to improve our efficiency and give back to our communities. However, most small businesses don’t have the resources or manpower to roll out an entire program devoted to corporate responsibility. One of the best ways for small businesses to boost their accountability is […]

With so much panic and uncertainty in the news, the COVID-19 pandemic is a heyday for scammers. Don’t let your business fall prey to scammer panic! With a few minutes of research and a commitment to double-checking, you can arm yourself—and your business—against potential coronavirus scams. This week, we’re taking a closer look at some […]

What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to virtual meetings? Holding a meeting by video or conference call can often feel like playing a game of “Uh Oh Bingo.” Mark off three squares if you’ve ever had someone drop off the call due to a bad Internet connection, get interrupted by a pet or […]

When catastrophe struck, Dennis Povloski found his business dead in the water—for two full weeks. A ransomware attack ground operations to a halt for DF Pensions, Inc.’s online provider. DF Pensions had recently moved its office to a cloud-based virtual server. When the office’s online provider was hit hard by ransomware, Dennis’s business suffered. “Fortunately, […]

With everything going on in the world today, small business owners are really struggling. GTS is part of a business network group called SMB Turnkey Solutions (https://www.smbturnkey.com). We met over a Zoom conference this morning, and we wanted to let our Northeast Florida small business family know that we are here to help. Our group […]

With much of the world transitioning from office work to working from home, many small businesses are struggling to integrate virtual work platforms at the last second. If you’ve made the decision to send employees home, you can still keep your business running smoothly with a little technology magic. Whether you’re a new business with […]