Setting up a business

Phone services

May 18, 2011

You’re waiting for an important telephone call on an important contract. The phone rings and it’s your best friend who needs your ear for half an hour. You can’t hang up on the off chance your contract caller will ring in the next half an... Read more

Why would I want an iPhone?

June 3, 2010

Ever since its launch in 2007, the Apple iPhone has held a special place amongst smartphones. The iPhone’s sleek design and stylish touch-based interface have had a major impact on handset design, with a number of rival phone makers attempting to... Read more

Back-up software

April 23, 2009

Does the thought of losing EVERYTHING on your computer make you feel a little ill? Time, memories, and irreplaceable business information would be lost, if your computer hard drive corrupted today! So how many of us back-up our computer... Read more

Documenting Your Set-up

October 15, 2008

Really important information. How much of this is being carried around in the head of your techie support person? Heaven forbid something were to happen to them (like they win Lotto and kiss your support contract goodbye), but please think about... Read more

What do I need?

September 5, 2008

Starting your own business is an exciting but stressful process.  Funds are limited, time is in short supply, and there is much to think about and tick off. Businesses these days, whether they are based in an office or at home, will require some... Read more

When Should I Get a Server for my Business?

June 13, 2008

Any computer that shares files, programmes or other resources with other computers can be considered a ‘server’ of sorts but a proper server is dedicated to the specific task of ‘serving’ users on the network. Put another... Read more

Wireless Networking at Work and at Play

May 8, 2008

Do you find it boring sitting at the same computer desk to check out your latest Trade Me auction, finding an online recipe for tonight’s dinner, or checking out how your shares performed for the day? Imagine how much more convenient it would... Read more

Intranet sites? Is that a spelling mistake?

January 31, 2008

There’s no spelling mistake. Savvy companies are making the most of internet type technology to gather information, communicate and do business with the inside world via intranet sites. An intranet site has the power to completely transform... Read more

Documenting Your Set-up

July 5, 2007

Really important information. How much of this is being carried around in the head of your techie support person? Heaven forbid something were to happen to them (like they win Lotto and kiss your support contract goodbye), but please think about... Read more

Handheld Business Devices

June 28, 2007

It’s a common cry these days that there are not enough hours in a day. But given we each have all the time there is, a major goal has to be making the most of it. If your job or business requires you to be out of the office (driving, in... Read more

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  • Mobile data

    A smartphone is a fantastic tool for the savvy owner, with a host of useful applications and features. There is however... Read More