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BUYING GUIDES

Short, practical guides to the technology decisions companies with 10 to 100 employees make most often. Each one covers what to compare, what to ask and the contract terms worth reading twice.

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How to Choose a Managed IT Provider

What to compare, what to ask and which contract terms to read twice when choosing a managed IT provider for a company with 10 to 100 employees.

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Microsoft 365 Business Plans Compared

Business Basic, Standard and Premium compared for small businesses, where licensing money leaks, and how annual and monthly terms change what you pay.

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Technology Contract Renewal Checklist

An eight step checklist for technology contract renewals: notice windows, auto renewal clauses, price increase language and when to start.

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How to Choose Business Internet

Fiber, cable, dedicated internet and wireless backup compared for small businesses, plus how to plan for outages and what to ask before signing.

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Choosing a Business Phone System

Cloud phone systems, Teams Phone and contact center options compared for small businesses, plus copper line retirement, 911 rules and number porting.

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Cybersecurity for Small Business

The cybersecurity controls that matter most for a company with 10 to 100 employees, in priority order, plus EDR versus MDR and what insurers ask about.

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Backup and Disaster Recovery for Small Business

How a small business should plan backup and disaster recovery: recovery targets, the 3-2-1 rule, Microsoft 365 backup and how to test a restore.

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Technology Advisor vs MSP vs Reseller

How technology advisors, managed IT providers and resellers differ, how each one is paid, and which one a company with 10 to 100 employees needs.

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