Is Now The Time?
Is It Time For Your Business To Buy A Server? You know your company is growing when you need to install a “real” server instead of having a spare desktop computer serve as the repository for your company’s files and applications. But how do you really know that time is here? Why Buy A Server? […]
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9 Reasons Your Business Needs A Website
1). Cheaper and more flexible than print advertising. The Internet is a lot different from print advertising. It seems obvious, but most people don’t grasp that concept. If you think about it, it makes sense; Space is cheap, your advertisement is accessible for a longer period of time, the content can be changed without having […]
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Why Social Media Isn’t Enough
You shouldn’t be engaging in social media marketing if you don’t have a website. As a web development company we often have business owners say to us “can’t I just use my Facebook profile or online business directory page as my website?”. The short answer is always no! Social media is a great compliment to […]
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Partek Becomes Drobo® Registered Partner
Partek has become a registered partner and reseller of Drobo® storage solutions. The award-winning Drobo® storage arrays are the first to provide the protection of traditional RAID without the complexity. Data Robotics revolutionary BeyondRAID technology frees users from making the difficult and confining choice of “Which RAID level to deploy?” by providing an unprecedented combination of […]
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Take The Guesswork Out Of Buying A New Business Computer
Finding the right business computer can often be a challenge. Sure you can call up your local computer store or IT consultant, and ask them to put together a proposal for you, but sometimes you’re stuck with what they suggest, often wondering if it really is the right solution for you. As long as it […]
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5 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read
Okay, so I know what you’re asking: “What is a technology company doing writing about books?”. Well we’re in the business of helping other businesses. It just so happens that we do that through technology, web, and marketing. But every once in a while we like to provide other snippets of information to help our […]
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Social Media For Small Business – Getting Started
If you’re a small business, you’ve probably heard all the talk about Social Media and how you HAVE to get involved. But it’s hard. I mean, who has time for Tweeting? And Facebook is for teenagers, it can’t help my business. Start a blog? I can barely get my emails in order, let alone come up with ideas […]
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What Exactly Is Online Backup?
Thanks to the internet, there are now several online services that offer free or low cost backup services. With these such services you can easily upload your files to a server, and later access the same files from literally any computer that has internet access. Online backups all work in basically the same manner. You […]
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Why Technology Shouldn’t Be Forgotten During a Recession
It’s no secret strategy when organizations put a hamper on all possible spending during a recession. Budgets are cut, staff hours are reduced, and purchases on new equipment and innovation are often eliminated. During difficult economic times, cost-cutting measures are expected, even necessary for companies struggling to survive. But suspending investments in certain areas of […]
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Flying High with Cloud Computing: Putting Everything on the Web
If you’re a small business owner you’re always looking for effective ways to save time while maximizing productivity. The next big trend in computers is set to do just that and from the perspective of an IT company, the value proposition of cloud computing is worth noting. If you’re familiar with Web 2.0 and all […]
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The Partek IT Checklist
There are many things to consider as your business grows. Information Technology should be one of them. As businesses come to rely on technology more and more for their everyday operations, it’s important to consider a few timely issues when examining your IT needs. These smart solutions can help strengthen and secure you small business […]
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Your Website Working For You
Marketing can be a bit of a gray area for small businesses. But think of it this way; Everything your company does affects customers somehow. Everything contributes to the impression they have of your business and affects their expectation of the quality of service they’ll receive. That, simply put, is marketing. So how does that […]
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Get Real! What is Fake Antivirus?
What is Fake Antivirus? FakeAV, or Fake Anti-Virus, is one of the most frequently-encountered and persistent threats on the web. This malware, with over half a million variants, uses social engineering to lure users onto infected websites. Once the FakeAV is downloaded onto the user’s computer, the software will scare them into believing their system is […]
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Backup Your Data Early……and Often
In the event of a network intrusion (security breach), or a physical disaster (theft or fire), you need to ensure your critical data can be restored so your business isn’t affected. The reality is though that many businesses don’t take this act seriously enough. In fact, most businesses view it like flossing your teeth; You […]
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Why Is Network Security Important?
Before you decide that you’re just a small business with a dozen computers and that hacker’s aren’t interested in your company data, STOP, and think again. We can’t stress this enough: Small Businesses are an even bigger target than large, corporate networks, due to the fact that they don’t have a large IT budget, and […]
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Why Email Marketing is Awesome!
What makes Email Marketing so Effective? With marketing becoming a bit of a gray area for small businesses, organizations are turning to other, more effective, and efficient methods of advertising. Email Marketing is right up there in its advantages to deliver effective advertising, at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Here are some […]












