--- title: "Small Business - Telesys Voice and Data Blog" description: "Stay informed with Telesys IT Services' IT technology blog, featuring insights on cybersecurity, managed services, business technology trends & more. Read on!" url: "https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business" date: "2026-06-05T22:06:21+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Telesys Voice and Data Blog Telesys Voice and Data has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/javascript:void(0);) ## [ Small Business ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [ Subscribe to this list via RSS ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business?format=feed&type=rss "Subscribe to this list via RSS") [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) Wednesday, 29 April 2026 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-29-26/b2ap3_large_SafeData_1962280460_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes "Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes") Most business owners I talk to have some form of backup. Maybe it's an external drive plugged into a server, or perhaps everything is saved in the cloud. While these are great starts, they often have a single point of failure. If your office has a fire, that external drive is gone. If a user accidentally deletes a folder and it syncs to the cloud, that data might be gone before you notice. To make a backup "trustworthy," we use a framework called the 3-2-1-1 Rule. It sounds like a football play, but it’s actually a recipe for peace of mind. Tags: [Backup](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/backup) [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware) Tuesday, 26 May 2026 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BadAntivirus_1159802917_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware "Why Basic Antivirus Won't Save Your Company from Ransomware") It is tempting to look at your monthly IT bill and wonder if you could be doing more with less. I see it all the time: a business owner tries to trim the overhead by simplifying their technology. Usually, that starts by letting go of a managed security plan in favor of a basic, off-the-shelf antivirus found online for a few dollars a month. Tags: [Technology](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/technology) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/security) [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/why-basic-antivirus-won-t-save-your-company-from-ransomware) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth) Thursday, 30 April 2026 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_ITFoundation_221456043_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth "How to Build a Solid IT Foundation for Small Business Growth") Running a small business is often romanticized as a scrappy adventure, a series of late nights and breakthroughs, but anyone actually in the trenches knows it’s more like trying to repair a plane while it’s hurtling through the air at thirty thousand feet than it is a pleasant stroll in the park. Tags: [Productivity](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/security) [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-to-build-a-solid-it-foundation-for-small-business-growth) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses) Tuesday, 28 April 2026 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_StrategicIT_664207289_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses "Your Guide to Strategic IT Management for Small Businesses") Most business owners view their IT the same way they view their utilities: they only notice it when the connection drops or a system fails. However, in an era where your digital infrastructure is the backbone of your entire operation, waiting for something to break before you address it is risky. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/security) [IT Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-guide-to-strategic-it-management-for-small-businesses) [ ![](https://mail.dfwphones.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/javascript:void(0);) ## [4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it) Tuesday, 23 December 2025 [](https://mail.dfwphones.com/javascript:void(0);) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BizTruth_1258590251_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it "4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT") As someone who works with technology every day, I’ve seen the magic it can bring to a business. I’ve also seen the headaches and the hidden costs that can harm its efforts. If you own a business, you might think of IT as just the Wi-Fi or the guy who fixes the printer. I’m here to tell you that mindset will cost you dearly. I want to share four uncomfortable, non-technical truths that every practical business owner needs to accept about their technology. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/training) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chains-efficiency) Thursday, 27 November 2025 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Supplychain](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_articles/2209/b2ap3_large_Supplychain.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chains-efficiency "Supplychain") Small and medium-sized businesses are continuously grappling with the complexities of their supply chain. If you're trying to compete with industry giants, the right technology is more accessible and affordable than ever. This month, we will go into some of the ways you can make your supply chain more efficient. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Efficiency](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Outsourced IT](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chains-efficiency#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chains-efficiency) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services) Saturday, 29 November 2025 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![LEAD_MSP](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_articles/2210/b2ap3_large_LEAD_MSP.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services "LEAD_MSP") Many business owners, especially those running small or medium-sized enterprises and even startups, often wonder if their company is big enough to justify investing in managed IT services. The common misconception is that outsourced IT support is only for larger businesses with complex networks and hundreds of employees. The fact is that there is no minimum size a business must reach to significantly benefit from managed IT services. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/managed-services) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) Monday, 29 September 2025 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-29-25/b2ap3_large_ITVendor_1438519216_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us "How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)") How do you know when it’s time to fire one of your vendors? Better yet, how do you know when you’re better off firing your IT vendor to find a better option? These kinds of situations can be stressful, but they’re not impossible. We’re here to help you make the call, as well as to offer a better alternative that saves you time, energy, and money. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business) Tuesday, 22 April 2025 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ITPlanning_295858852_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business "Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business") Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but making the right technology choices is crucial for long-term success. A solid IT plan ensures smooth operations, security, and scalability. This month, we teach you some ways you can go about building one. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [3 Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/3-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence-for-small-businesses) Friday, 03 May 2024 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![3 Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2024/05-03-24/b2ap3_large_AIPro_Con_745317277_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/3-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence-for-small-businesses "3 Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses") More small and medium-sized businesses than ever are seeing AI's potential to transform their operations. However, like any technology, AI has its own set of pros and cons. Let's discuss three major advantages and drawbacks you can expect if using it in your business. Hopefully, it helps you make an informed decision about adopting AI. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Technology](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/technology) [AI](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/3-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence-for-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/3-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence-for-small-businesses) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [How You Can Protect Yourself from the Aftershocks of Microsoft’s Security Issues](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-the-aftershocks-of-microsoft-s-security-issues) Thursday, 30 May 2024 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![How You Can Protect Yourself from the Aftershocks of Microsoft’s Security Issues](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_SecurityIssues_279800484_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-the-aftershocks-of-microsoft-s-security-issues "How You Can Protect Yourself from the Aftershocks of Microsoft’s Security Issues") Microsoft's cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been making headlines recently. These lapses in security are causing concern for customers worldwide. The impact of these vulnerabilities is far-reaching. It affects network security and increases the risk of data breaches, causing somewhat of a ripple effect. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/security) [Microsoft](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-the-aftershocks-of-microsoft-s-security-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-the-aftershocks-of-microsoft-s-security-issues) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [The Right IT Company Can Take Your Business to the Next Level](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/the-right-it-company-can-take-your-business-to-the-next-level) Monday, 06 November 2023 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![The Right IT Company Can Take Your Business to the Next Level](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-06-23/b2ap3_large_rightMSPChoice_523838989_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/the-right-it-company-can-take-your-business-to-the-next-level "The Right IT Company Can Take Your Business to the Next Level") With technology being so important for all businesses in at least some capacity, it’s no small wonder that effectively using it (and having someone on-hand to manage it all) is tremendously valuable for any company. This is where a managed service provider (MSP) can be helpful, even for businesses that have a dedicated IT department. All small businesses benefit from working with an MSP. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Outsourced IT](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/the-right-it-company-can-take-your-business-to-the-next-level#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/the-right-it-company-can-take-your-business-to-the-next-level) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) Friday, 28 April 2023 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-28-23/b2ap3_large_furstration_582966491_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated "You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated") I was meeting with an old colleague the other day. We met over Microsoft Teams to just check in and see how they were doing—no real itinerary, just to check in with a familiar face that I haven’t personally talked to in a few years. They had a little trouble getting into Microsoft Teams, since they were used to Zoom. I patiently smiled and helped them through it, and told them “No worries, it’s always the little differences that complicate things!” At the time, I said this just to be empathetic. At first, the nerdy computer-geek part of my brain told me that the process to get into a Zoom meeting vs a Teams meeting, from their perspective, is exactly the same. But after the call, I really thought about this small interaction, and you know what? Things **have** gotten complicated. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Support](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/managed-it) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Creating a Cloud Strategy is Easy as 1-2-3](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/creating-a-cloud-strategy-is-easy-as-1-2-3) Thursday, 29 December 2022 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Creating a Cloud Strategy is Easy as 1-2-3](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_businessCloudServer_368952912_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/creating-a-cloud-strategy-is-easy-as-1-2-3 "Creating a Cloud Strategy is Easy as 1-2-3") So, you want to utilize cloud computing for your business. Making that decision is a good start, but now you need to figure out how the cloud will help accomplish the goals you’ve set for your business. You need to develop a cloud strategy. Fortunately, we can help. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Cloud](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Workplace Strategy](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/creating-a-cloud-strategy-is-easy-as-1-2-3#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/creating-a-cloud-strategy-is-easy-as-1-2-3) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Business Technology Concepts to Look Out for in 2023](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-concepts-to-look-out-for-in-2023) Saturday, 31 December 2022 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Business Technology Concepts to Look Out for in 2023](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_futureAIandTech_256758856_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-concepts-to-look-out-for-in-2023 "Business Technology Concepts to Look Out for in 2023") The business world is always ebbing and flowing with new concepts, ideas, and strategies in the attempt to innovate. The more technology can be used to do things that help a business run, the more processes can be automated bringing a layer of efficiency that isn’t possible without it. Let’s take a brief look at some of the technology trends that small businesses will be confronted with in 2023. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Technology](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/innovation) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-concepts-to-look-out-for-in-2023#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/business-technology-concepts-to-look-out-for-in-2023) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Small Businesses Can Rely On Managed IT Services for Key Improvements](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-can-rely-on-managed-it-services-for-key-improvements) Saturday, 24 April 2021 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Small Businesses Can Rely On Managed IT Services for Key Improvements](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2021_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_121478808_managed_service_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-can-rely-on-managed-it-services-for-key-improvements "Small Businesses Can Rely On Managed IT Services for Key Improvements") What makes a small to medium-sized business so different from a large, enterprise-sized one? The amount of people and moving parts, of course, but if you really consider it, there isn’t all that much. This is why when looking to control your small business’ IT support costs, choosing managed IT services is a good option. This month, we thought we’d take a look at some of the other benefits managed IT can bring your organization: Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-can-rely-on-managed-it-services-for-key-improvements#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-can-rely-on-managed-it-services-for-key-improvements) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Social Media Is A Tool For Any Sized Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/social-media-is-a-tool-for-any-sized-business) Friday, 04 December 2020 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Social Media Is A Tool For Any Sized Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2020/12-4-20/b2ap3_large_274757832_social_media_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/social-media-is-a-tool-for-any-sized-business "Social Media Is A Tool For Any Sized Business") Nowadays, social media companies have a lot of power and influence, which is part of the reason that so many of today’s largest businesses have adopted social media as a critical promotional tool. With the average person spending about two hours and 24 minutes on social media and messaging applications per day, this makes social media a clear opportunity for any sized business to embrace. Let’s consider a few ways this can be accomplished for these different businesses. Tags: [Social Media](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Business Computing](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/social-media-is-a-tool-for-any-sized-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/social-media-is-a-tool-for-any-sized-business) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Tip of the Week: Extend Your IT Budget](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-extend-your-it-budget) Wednesday, 04 September 2019 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Telesys Voice and Data Blog](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Extend Your IT Budget](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-4-19/b2ap3_large_100196663_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-extend-your-it-budget "Tip of the Week: Extend Your IT Budget") Budgeting for your technology can be pretty difficult. You never really know when some problem is going to present itself and cost your business an arm and a leg. Since you can’t always see what’s coming, saving money when you can is important. Let’s take a look at a few ways that you can save money on your business’ IT. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Saving Money](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Tip of the Week](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-extend-your-it-budget#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-extend-your-it-budget) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [What Does It Mean to Plan for the Worst?](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-for-the-worst) Thursday, 28 November 2019 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![What Does It Mean to Plan for the Worst?](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Worst_197474778_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-for-the-worst "What Does It Mean to Plan for the Worst?") You don’t need to be repeatedly told just how important risk management is. If you did, you probably wouldn’t have made it this far. One problem you see from business owners today is that while they understand just how many problems there are--and which ones they need to find solutions for first--they want to grow their company so fast that they overlook potential problems and end up hurting their business as a result. This month, we thought we would talk a little bit about contingency planning and how, if it is done right, it can have a marked effect on your business’ ability to carry-on after a problematic event. Tags: [Small Business](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Business Continuity](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Data Backup](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-for-the-worst#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-for-the-worst) [ ![Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_avatar/806_806_blog-author.png) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) ## [Small Businesses Using Emerging Technologies to Get Ahead](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-using-emerging-technologies-to-get-ahead) Thursday, 20 December 2018 [Telesys Voice Data Solutions](https://mail.dfwphones.com/blog/blogger/telesys-admin) [Newsletter ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Small Businesses Using Emerging Technologies to Get Ahead](https://mail.dfwphones.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_emerging_tech_for_small_business_400.jpg) ](https://mail.dfwphones.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-using-emerging-technologies-to-get-ahead "Small Businesses Using Emerging Technologies to Get Ahead") If your business uses technology to be more productive and efficient, you know that as soon as you buy a piece of new technology, there is another one right behind it that has more power, or better features. This is true for consumers as well. This constant innovation is what has made technology a viable option for many small businesses. After all, if computers hadn’t been innovated on constantly, they’d still be the size of a room (or wouldn’t exist at all). 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