# Business Technology Minute

Business Technology Minute by Ener Systems: practical IT, cybersecurity, backup and productivity tips for business owners in New Orleans and the Northshore.

## Articles

- [3 “Must-Do” IT Resolutions for 2017](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/3-must-do-it-resolutions-for-2017/) (January 16, 2017)
- [“$1.5M Cyber-Heist Typifies Growing Threat”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/1-5m-cyber-heist-typifies-growing-threat/) (November 29, 2016)
- [“Gazelle’s Growth Summit 2016”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/gazelles-growth-summit-2016/) (September 23, 2016)
- [“Mission Possible:  How To Have The Vision, Tenacity  And Courage  To Achieve Your Own (Seemingly Impossible) Moon Shot “](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/mission-possible-how-to-have-the-vision-tenacity-and-courage-to-achiev/) (May 31, 2016)
- [“Are You A Sitting Duck?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/are-you-a-sitting-duck/) (December 15, 2015)
- [“Your Computer Network Is Being Haunted!”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/your-computer-network-is-being-haunted/) (October 17, 2015)
- [“Could The Dog Days Of Summer Be A Threat To Your Business?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/could-the-dog-days-of-summer-be-a-threat-to-your-business/) (August 28, 2015)
- [“SIMPLE NUMBERS, STRAIGHT TALK, BIG PROFITS!”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/simple-numbers-straight-talk-big-profits/) (July 17, 2015)
- [The Single Most Dangerous Assumption Businesses Make About Bank Security That Can Cause Them To Lose ALL Their Money](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/the-single-most-dangerous-assumption-businesses-make-about-bank-s-2015/) (May 22, 2015)
- [5 Smart Tips To Know Before Moving Your Data To A Cloud-Based Application](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-smart-tips-to-know-before-moving-your-data-to-a-cloud-based-app-2015/) (May 4, 2015)
- [What is your Advantage?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-is-your-advantage/) (April 2, 2015)
- [7 Secrets To Finding Relevant Information Online](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/7-secrets-to-finding-relevant-information-online/) (February 19, 2015)
- [An IMPORTANT Security Warning For Businesses Running Windows Server 2003](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/an-important-security-warning-for-businesses-running-windows-server-20/) (November 18, 2014)
- [5 Easy Things You Should Do To Protect Your Business Now](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-easy-things-you-should-do-to-protect-your-business-now/) (October 3, 2014)
- [The 3 Biggest Problems New Orleans and Northshore CEOs Have With Most IT Firms](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/the-3-biggest-problems-new-orleans-and-northshore-ceos-have-with-most/) (July 24, 2014)
- [What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-you-must-do-to-increase-the-value-of-your-growing-firm/) (June 13, 2014)
- [The Single Most Dangerous Assumption Businesses Make About Bank Security That Can Cause Them To Lose ALL Their Money](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/the-single-most-dangerous-assumption-businesses-make-about-bank-securi/) (May 30, 2014)
- [9 Steps To Take Now To Be Certain Your Finances Are Protected Online](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/9-steps-to-take-now-to-be-certain-your-finances-are-protected-online/) (April 21, 2014)
- [Storm Season Is Upon Us…Are You Protected?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/storm-season-is-upon-us-are-you-protected/) (April 21, 2014)
- [How Long Would It Really Take To Crack Your “Strong” Password?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-long-would-it-really-take-to-crack-your-strong-password/) (January 17, 2014)
- [5 Tips for Keeping Your Inbox Empty](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-tips-for-keeping-your-inbox-empty/) (December 27, 2013)
- [5 Smart Tips For Mobile Devices](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-smart-tips-for-mobile-devices/) (November 27, 2013)
- [5 Steps To Moving From Your iPhone To An Android Phone](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-steps-to-moving-from-your-iphone-to-an-android-phone/) (October 23, 2013)
- [Would You Rather Text Than Talk?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/would-you-rather-text-than-talk/) (October 23, 2013)
- [What You Need To Know About The New Security Breach Notification Laws](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-security-breach-notification-laws/) (September 5, 2013)
- [Top 4 Threats Attacking Your Network And What To Do About Them](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/top-4-threats-attacking-your-network-and-what-to-do-about-them/) (July 24, 2013)
- [5 Steps to Protect Your Business from Cyber Crime](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-steps-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-crime/) (June 28, 2013)
- [Apple Picking?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/apple-picking/) (June 4, 2013)
- [Tips For Handling, Storing, and Disposing Of Confidential Documents](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/tips-for-handling-storing-and-disposing-of-confidential-documents/) (April 25, 2013)
- [Why Your Laptop Needs An “Instant Kill” Switch](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/why-your-laptop-needs-an-instant-kill-switch/) (March 22, 2013)
- [24 Signs That Your Life Is Going Too Hi-Tech](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/24-signs-that-your-life-is-going-too-hi-tech/) (February 8, 2013)
- [Is Anything In Life Really Free?](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/is-anything-in-life-really-free/) (January 21, 2013)
- [“Great by Choice”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/great-by-choice/) (December 20, 2012)
- [“Why You Should Avoid Using A Debit Card “](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/why-you-should-avoid-using-a-debit-card/) (November 24, 2012)
- [How To Avoid The Top 5 Budget Busting, Stress-Inducing Mistakes When Moving Your Office](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-to-avoid-the-top-5-budget-busting-stress-inducing-mistakes-when-mo/) (November 2, 2012)
- [How to Electronically Sign Documents](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-to-electronically-sign-documents/) (October 5, 2012)
- [“3 Lessons From Hurricane Isaac”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/3-lessons-from-hurricane-isaac/) (September 6, 2012)
- [“5 Smart Tips to Know before Moving Your Data to a Cloud-Based Application”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-smart-tips-to-know-before-moving-your-data-to-a-cloud-based-applicat/) (August 1, 2012)
- [“Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter:  Can Employers Demand Employees Give Up Their Login Info?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/facebook-linkedin-twitter-can-employers-demand-employees-give-up-their/) (July 3, 2012)
- [“How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-to-keep-your-kids-safe-online/) (June 4, 2012)
- [“9 Warning Signs Your Computer Is Infected With Spyware”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/9-warning-signs-your-computer-is-infected-with-spyware/) (May 1, 2012)
- [“How many shining eyes do you see?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-many-shining-eyes-do-you-see/) (March 27, 2012)
- [“Learning from your peers is better than learning from your own mistakes”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/learning-from-your-peers-is-better-than-learning-from-your-own-mistake/) (February 26, 2012)
- [“Making Progress, Getting More Done And Staying Consistent”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/making-progress-getting-more-done-and-staying-consistent/) (February 1, 2012)
- [“5 Ways To Keep Your Laptop Running – Without Plugging It In”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-ways-to-keep-your-laptop-running-without-plugging-it-in/) (December 3, 2011)
- [“What is your Centerpoint? Meet Blue Angels Pilot, John Foley”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-is-your-centerpoint-meet-blue-angels-pilot-john-foley/) (November 1, 2011)
- [“A simple way to increase productivity”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/a-simple-way-to-increase-productivity/) (October 2, 2011)
- [“10 Easy Ways To Eliminate E-mail Overload”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/10-easy-ways-to-eliminate-e-mail-overload/) (August 29, 2011)
- [“What every business owner needs to know about tying shoes”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-every-business-owner-needs-to-know-about-tying-shoes/) (July 26, 2011)
- [“4 Questions About Backups That You Should Know The Answers To”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/4-questions-about-backups-that-you-should-know-the-answers-to/) (July 5, 2011)
- [“Should You Leave Your Computer On at Night or Turn it Off?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/should-you-leave-your-computer-on-at-night-or-turn-it-off/) (June 1, 2011)
- [“How to Pick a Good Password!”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-to-pick-a-good-password/) (May 3, 2011)
- [Security Alert!](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/security-alert/) (April 6, 2011)
- [“What do Cars and Computers Have in Common? “](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-do-cars-and-computers-have-in-common/) (February 27, 2011)
- [“How to Safely Dispose of Old Computers”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/how-to-safely-dispose-of-old-computers/) (January 31, 2011)
- [“Backup Alert to All iPod Users”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/backup-alert-to-all-ipod-users/) (December 31, 2010)
- [“Is Your Computer Keyboard Making You Sick?”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/is-your-computer-keyboard-making-you-sick/) (November 29, 2010)
- [“The 19 Most Important Rules of E-mail Etiquette”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/the-19-most-important-rules-of-e-mail-etiquette/) (October 31, 2010)
- [“5 Easy Ways to Avoid Getting an Avalanche of Spam”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/5-easy-ways-to-avoid-getting-an-avalanche-of-spam/) (October 2, 2010)
- [“The UPS Your Business Can’t Be Without (And, No, I’m Not Talking About The Post Office)”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/the-ups-your-business-cant-be-without-and-no-im-not-talking-about-the/) (August 31, 2010)
- [“What Every Business Owner MUST Know To Protect Against Online Identity Theft”](https://www.businesstechnologyminute.com/posts/what-every-business-owner-must-know-to-protect-against-online-identity/) (July 27, 2010)

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