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##  [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business)

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##  [How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost)

  Wednesday, 17 December 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Is your business technology a source of uncertainty and frustration? Are you constantly reacting to IT problems when you would prefer to proactively leverage technology to drive your business’ growth? This struggle is often the result of the Executive IT Gap, a phenomenon that traps businesses in an endless cycle of reactive, costly, and inefficient technology decisions that slow down growth.

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##  [Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system)

  Friday, 14 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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When an employee leaves your business, they go through (or they should, at least) a comprehensive offboarding process where you collect their keys, laptops, and other assets you gave them to do their jobs. You may have collected these physical keys, but certainly not their digital keys. You might still see them pop up in the instant messaging app, or you might find recent activity from their account in your shared drive, all of which is problematic.

If you’re not careful, ex-employees might still be using company resources for their own personal use, and this can create a serious security risk for your business—not to mention the legal ramifications should anything bad happen.

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##  [Here’s How to Avoid Breaking Your IT Budget](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/here-s-how-to-avoid-breaking-your-it-budget)

  Monday, 27 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Your IT budget can cause you a lot of stress, but if you approach it right, it doesn’t have to. Like every other part of your business, you want to have a good idea where to invest your technology budget. Not that many people do. We recommend you build out an IT roadmap, and a strategy on how to keep downtime to a minimum; and a lot of that is getting experts to manage and maintain your business’ IT.

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##  [Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management)

  Wednesday, 22 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Regardless of how big or small your business is, chances are you have at least one server unit that holds sensitive data. Ask yourself this question: do you have the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and maintain that server unit? The best way to ensure your business takes care of its server technology is to work with a managed service provider. Here's why:

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##  [Your Small Business and AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-small-business-and-ai)

  Monday, 20 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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A significant and growing number of small businesses are either actively using AI tools or exploring their potential, motivated by the promise of increased efficiency, cost savings, and gaining a competitive edge.

It's an exciting movement, proving that AI isn't just for huge mega corporations. Small businesses are using AI for everything from generating marketing content and handling customer service inquiries with chatbots to analyzing customer data and automating back-office tasks. The goal is to compete faster and smarter.

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##  [Why It Frequently Takes 3 Weeks for New Employees to Become Productive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-it-frequently-takes-3-weeks-for-new-employees-to-become-productive)

  Friday, 17 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Congratulations! After a long and arduous interview process, you’ve found the ideal candidate for your business. They’re enthusiastic and experienced, but as soon as they sit down, they realize that they aren’t properly equipped to do their job.

This is precisely how to start a new hire on the wrong foot. Not only is it discouraging for them, but it is also expensive for you. While it may be tempting to blame individuals in these situations, they actually indicate a systemic shortcoming in your onboarding process. The only effective way to prevent these outcomes is to create procedures that ensure everyone on your team—new people included—can fully contribute.

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##  [How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-well-does-a-4-day-workweek-work-ask-iceland)

  Monday, 13 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The idea of a four-day workweek (where employees work the same schedule, minus one day a week) has long been campaigned for, with numerous anecdotes supporting its efficacy. One very successful example is provided by the nation of Iceland, which implemented initial trials of reduced work with just under 1 percent of its population, or about 2,500 people, back in 2015.

These efforts have increased over the years, and today, almost 90% of Icelandic workers work 36 hours per week with no negative ramifications to the economy. In fact, Iceland’s society has enjoyed significant benefits during this experiment.

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##  [Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees)

  Friday, 26 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Do you have an internal IT department for your business? Small businesses often don’t have dedicated IT staff, and if they do, chances are they’re overwhelmed with tasks and constantly playing catch-up (IT is a big job, after all). In fact, they might feel like they can never take time off *because* they’re so busy. If you want to ensure your business always has the IT it needs, then you should consider outsourcing as an option.

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##  [Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business)

  Wednesday, 10 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The more you’ve invested in anything, the more critical it feels for you to get a return on that investment. So, what happens if you keep pouring money into these efforts in the hope that it will eventually work out in your favor?

These kinds of skewed choices come about thanks to the sunk cost fallacy—the tendency human beings have to be swayed toward illogical decisions based on what we’ve already spent.

Let’s discuss how to avoid this in your business by working through the logic, free of the emotional context that the sunk cost fallacy introduces.

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##  [The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security)

  Monday, 08 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In a lot of ways, your business’ IT is just like a chair; you want it to feel stable, steady, and secure, not unbalanced and unsteady. In particular, a reliable security strategy depends on three legs: your people, your processes, and your technology. Let’s look at how you can use this “stool” approach to IT security to improve your company’s resiliency to potential threats.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive)

  Friday, 05 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Surprises can be exciting, but one part of your business where you don’t want them is in your IT. A server crash, a wireless connectivity outage, or a security threat can all create multiple surprise problems that you simply aren’t ready to handle—particularly in the realm of your wallet. Instead of spinning the wheel and gambling on your IT bill, you can instead treat your IT like a predictable utility cost, and it’s all thanks to proactive managed IT services.

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##  [Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use)

  Monday, 01 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Do you have your finger on the pulse of your business’ subscriptions? Not many business owners do, and it can negatively impact operations and budget lines. This tech sprawl can get out of control, which is why your business needs a plan to combat it. Thankfully, we’re here to help you get your subscriptions under control… both the known and the unknown.

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##  [Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps)

  Monday, 25 August 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Acquiring a competitor can be a rewarding and profitable move, but it's crucial to inspect their technology to avoid any unwelcome surprises. A thorough IT audit helps you understand what you're getting and prevents a valuable investment from becoming a money pit. Let’s take a look at some of the things you need to assess before agreeing to take on growth through an acquisition.

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##  [How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team)

  Monday, 18 August 2025

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How does your business handle the onboarding and offboarding of employees? Depending on your processes, it might involve completing tasks or wrestling with new technology. Whether you like it or not, managing the onboarding and offboarding of employees is a critical part of any business operation from both a security and operational standpoint. Let’s go over how you can make them better.

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  [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary)

  Tuesday, 12 August 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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You notice it, don't you? The random freezes, the slow-loading files, the constant reboots. You likely write it off as a minor annoyance… but what if it’s not minor? These small moments are death by a thousand cuts—a hidden *“productivity tax”* that is silently bleeding your business dry. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a budget line item you're paying every single day, and it can easily add up to the cost of another employee.

Let's expose it.

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  [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

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##  [Vendor Management: A Single Point of Contact for All Your Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs)

  Friday, 18 July 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Your small business works with vendors to ensure it has access to all of the tools and services it needs to function, but managing them all can be tedious and tiresome. If you’re not careful with how you manage your vendors, it can become a job in and of itself—and you don’t have time for that. Vendor management doesn’t have to be hard, though, and with Datalyst, it can be a breeze.

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##  [The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup)

  Monday, 30 June 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We need to talk about something that is as exciting as watching water boil, but it might just save your entire business one day: backing up your data.

I know, I know. You're busy doing your thing, closing deals, and you’re busy. The last thing on your mind is where your files are outside of your server. The truth is, it’s not very interesting, but it sure is important.

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##  [MACH Architecture is a Revelation for Small Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mach-architecture-is-a-revelation-for-small-businesses)

  Monday, 09 June 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Businesses are constantly seeking ways to build agility. Like many things, it’s not as easy as just saying it. If your current technology feels more like a roadblock than a launchpad, it might be time to explore some different strategies. Let's talk about MACH architecture, the powerful framework designed to build a flexible, scalable, and future-ready digital workplace.

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##  [How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-downtime-can-sink-your-business-and-what-to-do-about-it)

  Monday, 26 May 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Nothing is more frustrating than when technology should work, but doesn’t for any number of reasons. Of course, it’s also *expensive* when your technology doesn’t work, which means you’re incurring costs during this downtime period. Today, we want to address the consequences of downtime and what you can do about it to minimize its impact on your business.

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##  [Technology's Role in Modern Professional Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/technology-s-role-in-modern-professional-services)

  Friday, 09 May 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In any professional services firm—whether advising on law, managing finances, designing structures, or developing business strategies—the core value lies in specialized knowledge and trusted expertise. Delivering this value effectively for these types of organizations relies heavily on a powerful technology.

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