In November 2018, Ohio became the first state to allow business owners to use bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to pay their taxes. According to The Wall Street Journal, businesses can use this method to pay taxes on anything from employee withholding to cigarette sales. Josh Mandel, Ohio state treasurer, conceptualized this program. The ultimate goal of accepting cryptocurrency for tax... Read More
Understanding Service-Oriented Architecture
Recent years have seen a rise in the use of service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies and integration. SOA is defined as “‘services’ that provide a platform by which disparate systems can communicate with each other.” Industry expert David Sprott said it best: “SOA is not just an architecture of services seen from a technology perspective, but the policies, practices and... Read More
Content Management System (CMS) Benefits
Content management systems are software platforms that assist content managers in posting relevant content quickly. They also foster collaboration between marketing and IT teams. When deployed as part of an overall business strategy, a content management system (CMS) can yield financial benefits by optimizing workflow. This is done through system integration and rapid deployment. Of course,... Read More
3 Effective Small Business Strategies to Help Break Through Mobile Barriers
Small businesses that neglect to define how they will use mobile apps risk failure of their mobile efforts before there’s ever even a chance for them to bring value to the business. Mobile strategy is often thought of as a separate entity from IT; however, it’s actually a crucial component. In order to break through the barriers associated with enterprise mobility (i.e. limited funding,... Read More
Staffing vs. Outsourcing IT Professionals: Which is Better?
If your company needs to a designated IT department, there are two choices for deployment. You can either outsource it to another company, or staff your own IT professionals. There are advantages and disadvantages to each choice, as listed below. The Case for Outsourcing IT Advantages ● Contracting IT staff from another company, firm, or other third-party means you’ll likely have access... Read More
