During the pandemic many things have changed from working, to engaging with people and even events.  With so many changes it is inevitable that events evolve as well.  From in person to virtual events,  conference leaders have developed a hybrid event model which is a tradeshow, conference, unconference, seminar, workshop or other meeting that combines a "live" in-person

Cyber threats are increasing in both sophistication and volume every day.  As the threats and attacks grow so does the need for protection against these threats.  With many organizations lacking the resources to protect themselves,  technology companies have come up with Managed Detection and Response (MDR).   

With 2020 and all of the zoom meetings, we are getting burnt out with all the virtual information we are consuming. With the pandemic fueling the digital transformation (already underway in most businesses), and people being removed from physical

You’ll find Penetration Testing, often called Pen Testing explained many different ways, however, essentially, it's an ethical hack to help expose environmental vulnerabilities. A Pen test is a great tool to add to your MSP tool belt as it exposes weaknesses in

We welcome Mark to SMB Nation as a contributor. As a former MSP Mark has worn many hats from small business owner, tech, and business growth strategist. Currently Mark has discovered that he loves to help visionaries get out of their own way, and has started a podcast. Listen as Mark shares his story with SMB Nation.

All around the world, organizations are scrambling to rapidly set up employees to work from home successfully. This includes updating procedures and technology, setting up video conferencing, and moving all important documents to employee's home offices as a start.

Your used computer and or device can be a powerful way to help an individual in need.   It can help someone access education, learn a new skill, help get a new job, or be active in the community.    The National Cristina Foundation now Digitunity is helping

Since March many businesses have received forgivable loans through the Payroll Protection Program to help with basic expenses and payroll.  For many businesses this money has helped them survive during these unprecedented times. 

MSPs have evolved beyond the traditional role of break fix and transactional service providers to a broad range of computing services.  Through the years many MSPs have had to adapt to the ever changing computing industry.  In the early days of computing MSPs were hired to fix things when they were broken. 

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many retailers to scramble to adapt to the daily changes the pandemic has presented.  With many retailers managing demand fluctuation, keeping employees safe, and keeping their businesses afloat many predict long term effects on brick and mortar retail businesses.   

With 2020 coming to an end we catch up with Jim Beach and his community.  Jim does not predict huge changes in the rules for entrepreneurs in 2021.  With the hopes of vaccines, and the light at the end of the tunnel he feels that many entrepreneurs are enthusiastic for a great year to rebuild. 

The world of events and trades shows has drastically changed with the 2020 pandemic.  Although, in person events have come to a screeching halt, most events have reinvented themselves as online events.