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Stop Funding These 3 Tech Money Pits – Take Your Family To Hawaii Instead

December 19, 2025

A Richmond business owner I worked with recently spent one hour in late December auditing every technology tool her 12-person company used. What she discovered was staggering — and painfully common among small...

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Top 5 IT Challenges Facing Insurance Companies in 2025

The Insurance Industry's Growing IT Burden In 2025, insurance companies are navigating one of the most complex IT landscapes in history. Between tightening compliance regulations, rising cybersecurity threats,...

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2026 Tech Trends: What Small Businesses Should Actually Pay Attention To (And What You Can Ignore)

December 15, 2025

Every January, tech publications roll out breathless predictions about "revolutionary trends" poised to transform the entire business world. And every February, small business owners across Richmond, Chesterfield,...

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The RVA Business Owner’s Guide To Holiday Travel (That Won’t End In A Data Breach)

December 08, 2025

You're three hours into a five-hour drive up I-95 to visit family for the holidays. Your daughter asks, "Can I play Roblox on your laptop?" Your work laptop. The one with client files, payroll info, insurance...

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Tech Gifts That Won’t End Up In A Drawer (Unlike Last Year’s Mistake)

December 01, 2025

You know that drawer in your office — the one stuffed with old USB drives, tangled earbuds, and half-forgotten gadgets from past conferences at the Greater Richmond Convention Center? That's where most "tech...

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Holiday Tech Etiquette For Small Businesses (Or: How Not To Accidentally Ruin Someone’s Day)

November 24, 2025

The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules, and everyone's expectations are cranked up to 11....

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Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

November 17, 2025

Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after...

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AI, Automation, and the Future of IT in Regulated Industries

How AI and Automation Are Changing IT Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have moved from buzzwords to business-critical tools. In 2025, they are reshaping the way companies manage IT, handle compliance,...

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Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

November 10, 2025

The Everyday Tech That Actually Paid Off Every year brings a flood of new apps, gadgets, and "game-changing" tech. Most of it feels more like distraction than progress. But this year, a few simple upgrades really...

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