5 Ways To Boost Your Business Network And Help Your Business Succeed
Startup or established business?
No matter, your business can always improve its tech performance. Granted, it can occasionally be a pricey endeavor but it doesn’t always have to be. There are tweaks that you can do yourself before calling a professional.
1. Check your website speed.
There are free ways to check your connection speed to the internet to make sure your business is getting what it’s paying for. We recommend going to the website: https://fast.com. You will need to call your Internet Service Provider and let them know what your ISP speed you’re paying for vs. how much you are getting. You will have more room for negotiation and will be able to sometimes even get a discount at a higher speed. Your results may vary.
2. Utilize a VoIP phone system and install Slack.
Quality communication is key to any sized business. And oftentimes, miscommunication can lead to negative results for your clients and for your business. VoIP phone systems can be sometimes complicated to install, however, this process can be easily accomplished by any IT Service company like ETV Software. If your business is small enough, using Slack (a free internal communication tool similar to Spark or AOL Instant Messenger) allows for quick, snappy, communication when there are issues that need to be addressed immediately. You may also send files back and forth to the necessary people.
3. Clear your cache.
This tip applies to phones and desktop computers and is an often overlooked portion for speeding up your computer. Clear your cache by going to your browser of preference. After doing so, click on its name in the upper left-hand corner. From here you will get a drop-down and will click “Preferences”. Next, you will find “Managed Website Data” within said view. (Note: You may need to click through each individual browser section labeled “Privacy” or “Security” to find this information.) You will need to make sure to remember all passwords or store them in your browser before clearing all data, but you will then click the button “Remove” or “Remove All”. This should speed up the computer. If this still fails, bring it to a professional computer shop like Computer Repair In Tyler as you may have viruses or malware on your computer.
4. Rid of any unnecessary add-ons in your browser.
Search toolbars and browser extensions can slow down your browser immensely and reduce efficient computer use. It’s important to remove those that you are not using. Some have been known to act like viruses and attempt to steal your passwords so it’s important to knock out two birds with one stone as security and efficiency are both incredibly important for businesses of any size.
5. Install a malware anti-virus software.
If you’re running a PC, it’s almost a fundamental rule to choose an anti-virus software so you can browse the internet at will. We recommend AVG and AVAST for such purposes, but it’s important that you research the best one within your budget.
In summary, there are a few options before calling a professional to make sure your issues are taken care of beforehand. But, in the event that your business needs any assistance, it’s never a bad idea to consult with an IT Services firm. Your business is not something to gamble with. If any of these solutions doesn’t immediately help, call us at 903-531-0377. We also provide remote assistance so if you’re not in our area, we would still be happy to help you out!
How To Know When To Rebrand Your Business
How To Know When To Rebrand Your Business
Your company's brand is not simply your company's name and logo. These are both very important aspects of your brand and these should be carefully selected. However, it should be distinguished that your brand is actually the experiences that your clients and prospective clients have with the company as a whole. If you have a good brand it's easy for customers to see and understand what the company does and how it does it. The main reason why this may need to be changed is that most successful companies change over time and will have to rebrand in order to stay current. Some companies like Dunkin' Donuts and Uber have rebranded recently and it's a good idea to keep an eye on companies branding habits when you own your own business. We here at ETV Software have compiled some tips to keep in mind if you are thinking about rebranding your companies image.
Tip number one is to recognize if your company needs to better differentiate itself from similar businesses in the area. If your name is generic and is similar to other businesses then your brand may suffer from that. If your logo is too simple or generic that can also hurt your companies brand overall. Another tip is that sometimes your old or current branding has become outdated and is cutting you off from appearing more fresh and modern to the world. Don't let your overused font choice or your flash based website drag you down from business success in 2018. If your company has suffered from a poor reputation that is another reason to rebrand. On a psychological level, if something has put your company in a bad light, viewers, and customers will see a rebranding as your company stepping up its game and improving past performance issues. Something else that comes into play when thinking of rebranding is evaluating just how much your company has evolved over time. Sometimes a company changes so much that its target audience changes or expands. Making sure that these new markets are able to connect with your brand is vital for staying afloat. If you have decided to take the plunge and rebrand your business keep in mind these steps that all companies should take.
- Understand your mission and values
- Develop a strategy that works with your current brand
- Keep your market and competition in mind
- Collaborate with the entire team
- Manage the rebrand step-by-step
- Launch and share with the world your new brand
We hope you enjoyed our tips and tricks to knowing when and how to rebrand your business. If you need help with this process in any way please call Web Design in Tyler today for an estimate on a logo design, website design, or even business cards. (903) 316-6002