Are you using your Microsoft 365 tools to the fullest? Many companies don’t. They stick to the core elements of the platform - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, leaving several productivity boosters on the table. Knowing how to fully utilize your cloud services...
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The Resiliency “Test”: Will Your Business Survive the Pandemic?
by Tony Fields, President & Owner of Cleartech GroupInnovative IT solutions hold the answer to capitalizing on the new virtual business landscape. Companies that, months ago, had booming brick and mortar locations, serving thousands, if not millions, of...
5 Ways to Use the Cloud to Reduce Cost & Risk
As central Massachusetts and the rest of the country begin the process of reopening the economy, many companies are looking for ways to lower their operating costs. Technology is being relied on more now than ever before - it’s helping keep businesses running using a...
How Can I Use Technology to Keep My Customers Happy?
How you treat your customers has a direct correlation to your bottom line. Happy customers mean more sales, long-term relationships, and referrals. Customers are expecting more these days in the way of anticipating their needs and getting fast and easily available...
4 Strategies for Doing More with Less Through Outsourced IT
In the face of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are putting expenditures on hold and trying to weather the storm. Yet they also need to reinvent certain parts of their operations to adjust to the new reality of social distancing and...
Getting the Most Out of Your Current IT Infrastructure in a “Stay at Home” World
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how we live and work. For many businesses it has meant sending employees home to work and tightening their belt for an uncertain economic climate. Technology has been a driver of growth for many business owners during the...
Working From Home – A Success Story
Hello. My name is Rachel and I’m a Manager at Cleartech Group. Many of our customers have spoken to me on the phone or through email, though have never seen me in person. That’s because I work from home. I’ve been doing this now for over 7 years, and I have some tips...
Why Data Backup is Vital to Your Business
The City of Riviera Beach, Florida was hit by a crippling ransomware attack in June of 2019 and ended up paying hackers $600,000. The City of Richmond Heights, Ohio was also hit by ransomware about a month later, but they escaped without paying a ransom at all. The...
Coronavirus Survival: How to Work Remotely During the Pandemic
These are unprecedented times, and working from home probably sounded great before you actually had to do it. Don’t let technology issues further complicate an already challenging situation. Review our checklist for guidance on ensuring you can stay connected and stay...
Hot Tech Terms For 2020
There used to be a time when this number sign “#” was mainly used when making phone calls. Now the term “hashtag” is part of our lexicon and refers to the keyword used after that symbol on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. As our world evolves to include more...