Have Fire-Drills to Survive Chaos by Larry Galler
Back when I was a grade school kid, a couple of times each semester the fire alarms, announcing a firedrill, would shriek. We would all jump up from our desks and march, single-file to our appointed spot outdoors. The goal of those fire drills was to teach students how to react if a disaster... A business that is well prepared for disasters should be able to connect with personnel using multiple methods – cell phone, land line, email, and all the staff should know how to connect with management so the business is able to continue after order is restored.

Why is Software Planning so Important? by James Woodley
For those unclear on what they want to achieve, the planning of any software development project can take a lot of time to complete. During this planning phase there are many things to think about, including downtime, database effects, the affect on other programs relying on this one etc. ... The planning of a software project can be a costly business, everyone knows research and development are often the most expensive parts of any project, but, if done properly, the long term benefits outweigh all of this expense.

The Importance of Data Backups by Keith Erwood
All computers and their components are subject to failure. In fact sooner or later every business will be confronted with some type of computer failure. The largest threat to businesses during a failure will be some type of data loss or data corruption. ... Setting up a backup plan as well as a restoration plan will also go a long way in ensuring your business operations if you run into a system failure. ... It is recommended that you sit down with your systems administrator to create a backup plan for your business immediately if you have not done so already.

Is Your Computer Strong Enough For An Internet Work From Home Business by Tom Worsley
If you are planning on doing business online with one of the many work from home based businesses available on the internet, then you are going to want to make sure your computer is up to the task. Although it is possible to get by with a Pentium 1, at today’s prices there is no reason to do... These are my recommendations for your work from home internet business computer based on my past experiences with my own work from home internet business. ... Your video card is less important unless you plan to play games on your work from home business computer.

Do Computer Repair Classes Make Sense for You? by Joe Duchesne
There is a lot to know if you plan on repairing computers for a living. Even if you simply plan on moonlighting with a computer repair business, the amount of information you are expected to know can be daunting. Computer repair classes may make sense for you if you have both time and some money... If you plan on owning your own business, you should also know what your area of concentration is going to be. ... Other training that makes sense for a computer repair technician includes computer networks including compTia's Network+, Microsoft's MSCE certification and CISCO certifications.

Mystery of the Unknown! by Dina Safar
Your Work place is no longer available, disaster has struck, and time is money! How many times have you heard these statements? It is a nightmare for CIOs and IT directors to have to explain downtime to their CEO and CFO. For many CEOs and CFOs, what was important yesterday is no longer valid... Being ready and prepared ahead of time can mark the fine line between staying in business or going out of business. ... After the strategy has been defined the detailed work of ‘disaster recovery’ begins by implementing the plan that will allow your business to survive any situation.

IT Audits: Documenting Licensing Issues by Joshua Feinberg
One of the biggest issues you will run across during IT Audits is software licensing. If you find any such issues during IT audits, note them in your report. You might want to say something like: “These are deficiencies that I have found. Do you have the documents around to prove you own it?”... Tell them that the deficiency is going to cause a lot of headaches sooner or later and you need to figure out a remediation plan now. ... Copyright MMI-MMVI, Computer Consulting 101 Blog. ... Protect Yourself There should be a paragraph that talks about how the client’s responsible for having...

Business IT Networks - 5 Common Problems Overlooked by Entrepreneurs by John Hammond
IT Networks though simple, require extensive planning to ensure stability, yet we often encounter businesses that are unacquainted with the imperative role networking plays in the efficient functioning of their company. Informed business entrepreneurs often opt to upgrade their networking... Network Consultants should always analyze the nature of your business so as to recommend a networking/Information Technology system that would be the best fit for your business. ... To plan ahead is important as a business need not overhaul a huge part of their network to see an insignificant benefit.

Budgeting Software by Elizabeth Morgan
The advent of computer changed the face of working in any organization. The readymade software has overtaken the process of making accounts on hardbound paper. Be it a large or a small organization, people with sound knowledge of computers and an aptitude to learn can become good accountants. ... The software helps empower the organizations to plan, analyze and adapt in real time, for better business performance. ... These IT scripts also help in combining real-time alerting, multi-dimensional analysis, business workflow management and web-based collaboration in a single platform.

Data Backup Solution: Why You Need a Backup Plan in Place – Part 1 by Joe Duchesne
Is a data backup solution part of your computer plans? Do you have a way to protect yourself if something goes wrong with your computer or data? Computers are a useful part of our lives but we don't always protect ourselves from their loss be it fire, theft or hardware failure. ... Computer hard drives do crash If theft doesn't get your computer, a hard drive failure certainly might. ... Hard drives are the devices in your computer that store the information on your computer. ... Don't think a computer theft can happen to you?