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December 30, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Somewhere right now, a cybercriminal is setting New Year’s resolutions too. They’re not staring at a vision board about “self-care” or “work-life balance.” They’re reviewing what worked in 2025 and planning how to steal more in 2026. And guess what, small businesses are their favorite target. Not because you’re careless. Because you’re busy. And criminals […]
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January is the month people schedule the stuff they’ve been putting off. Doctor. Dentist. Maybe finally getting that weird noise in the car looked at. Preventive care is boring. But not as boring as a preventable disaster. So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: When’s the last time your business tech got a real checkup? Not […]
Millions of people are doing Dry January right now. They’re cutting the one thing they know isn’t good for them because they want to feel better, work better, and stop pretending “I’ll start Monday” is a plan. Your business has a Dry January list too. It’s just made of tech habits instead of cocktails. You […]
January is a magical month. For about three weeks, everyone believes they’re a new person. Gyms are packed. Salads are eaten on purpose. Planners get opened. Then February shows up with a baseball bat. Business resolutions go the exact same way. You start the year fired up. Growth targets. New hires. Maybe even a fresh […]
December 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
A business owner spent one hour in late December auditing every technology tool her 12-person company used. What she discovered was staggering. Her team used three different project management systems – none talking to each other. Two separate document storage solutions because half the team refused to switch. Employees manually entered the same client data […]
Every January, tech publications release breathless predictions about revolutionary trends that will “change everything.” By February, most business owners are drowning in buzzwords – AI this, blockchain that, metaverse something-or-other – with no idea what actually matters for a company with 15 employees trying to increase revenue by 20%. Here’s the truth: Most tech trends […]
You’re three hours into a five-hour drive to visit family for the holidays. Your daughter asks, “Can I play Roblox on your laptop?” Your work laptop. The one with client files, financial data and access to your entire business. You’re exhausted from packing, you’ve got three more hours to go and, honestly, keeping her entertained […]
You know that drawer in your office filled with old USB drives, tangled earbuds and tech gadgets from conferences you attended three years ago? That’s where most “tech gifts” end up – forgotten within a month, gathering dust alongside the branded stress balls and cheap power banks that never held a charge. This year, be […]
November 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company got an urgent text from her “CEO”: Buy $3,000 worth of Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs and e-mail the codes. It sounded odd, but the request came from the boss’s name, and it was peak holiday chaos. By the time she double-checked, […]
Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional headache. Here are the tech wins that were worth […]
Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after authorities discovered that the perpetrators had made 1.3 billion deceptive donation calls and collected over $110 million from unsuspecting donors. (Federal […]
The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate people with avoidable tech slip-ups. Think of this as your “Holiday Tech Manners Guide” – […]
Small business owners wear many hats: manager, accountant, marketer, customer service representative, and more. What many don’t realize is that their Point-of-Sale (POS) system can make managing everything easier. Modern smart POS systems for small shops offer more than simple cash registers. No longer just for ringing up sales, they’ve evolved into powerful business management […]
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November 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: Gmail email encryption for messages that your people send outside of your organization. In short, you can now safely send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) […]
November 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data. According to a 2024 survey […]
October 31, 2025 by Vertical Axion
When Wi-Fi speeds lag in your office, the usual suspects come to mind: bandwidth limitations, network congestion, or aging infrastructure. However, Broadband Genie examined the common reasons for slow Wi-Fi and found something you probably never expected: houseplants. That’s right. The idea of houseplants affecting Wi-Fi signal strength isn’t a myth, and making modest changes […]
October 30, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals have a new tool to exploit businesses by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Unfortunately, this one targets a trusted file type that most of us use daily: PDFs. Security researchers at Varonis recently discovered a dark web tool called MatrixPDF. This PDF phishing malware kit makes it disturbingly easy to turn ordinary-looking PDF […]
October 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Artificial intelligence has become part of the typical workday for most of us. From drafting reports to crunching numbers, AI tools eliminate some of the more tedious aspects of work. Who doesn’t love the chance to be creative instead of dealing with endless spreadsheets? But as with any brand-new business tool, there’s a catch. Cybersecurity […]
October 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, are changing not only how we work but also how we think about risk. These tools can boost productivity and spark creativity, but they’ve also created a new kind of cybersecurity concern. Employees oversharing company data with ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools is a bigger risk than […]
October 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Most businesses think their security ends at their firewall. It doesn’t. When you outsource critical functions, such as cloud infrastructure, payroll processing, or customer data management, you’re handing sensitive information to another company’s security system. This could prove to be a costly mistake that damages your company’s reputation and finances. That’s because, according to Verizon’s […]
October 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Managing a facility is more complex than ever. Between monitoring equipment, scheduling maintenance, meeting compliance requirements, and managing sustainability goals, facilities managers face mounting pressure. The good news? Technology in asset management is helping businesses stay efficient, cost-effective, and one step ahead of problems before they become expensive emergencies. Why Manual Methods Are Holding You […]
October 24, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Running a business today means keeping a close eye on every expense, including your labor costs and employee productivity. But controlling the cost of your workforce isn’t just about logging hours anymore. Workforce time tracking accuracy has become the foundation for more informed decision-making, effective staffing strategies, and increased profit margins. With modern technology, time […]
October 23, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Work has fundamentally changed since 2020. As it turns out, the hybrid and remote setups that were initially “temporary” are now a big part of how business gets done. However, that means business owners face a real challenge: keeping distributed teams productive and connected when everyone logs in from different locations. Digital collaboration tools solve […]
October 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Mobile applications are deeply embedded in our lives, including at work. A report from Digital Strategy Consulting revealed that 60% of employees use mobile apps for work-related activities. New security research highlights an unsettling reality that comes with the convenience and capabilities of apps: iOS app data leaks are a real problem. Cybersecurity firm Zimperium […]
