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[ Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_cavatar/5_button-bs.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) ## [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Strategies for Training on New Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/strategies-for-training-on-new-technology) Wednesday, 04 August 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Strategies for Training on New Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2021/8-4-21/b2ap3_large_220511384_training_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/strategies-for-training-on-new-technology "Strategies for Training on New Technology") You may have been in a position where you tried to implement a technology solution in the past only to find that your staff is simply not responsive to it in any capacity. Maybe they do not see the value in the solution, or they do not understand what issues the solution resolves for your organization. To help you instill the correct mindset in your employees regarding technology, here are some training tips! Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/strategies-for-training-on-new-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/strategies-for-training-on-new-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Build Great Habits with These 3 Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-great-habits-with-these-3-tips) Friday, 16 July 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Build Great Habits with These 3 Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2021/7-16-21/b2ap3_large_239723018_build_good_habits_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-great-habits-with-these-3-tips "Build Great Habits with These 3 Tips") As a business owner, we are sure that you have your fair share of day-to-day stressors. Oftentimes, these stressors can lead to the development of bad habits. When this happens, you might get the urge to correct the bad behavior and replace it with good, productive habits. That said, it’s easier said than done to build good habits, especially when you have so much else on your plate. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-great-habits-with-these-3-tips#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/build-great-habits-with-these-3-tips) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) Wednesday, 30 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Best Practices in IT Decision Making](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-30-21/b2ap3_large_403778515_business_growth_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making "Best Practices in IT Decision Making") For some companies, their IT is like a boat to a fisherman: they could conceivably do the work without it, but they wouldn’t have a business. For this reason it is important to know how to ascertain which technology investments are right for your business at any given time. Let’s go through a few considerations decision makers should highlight when choosing new technology for their businesses. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/best-practices-in-it-decision-making) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) Friday, 25 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-25-21/b2ap3_large_171434197_knowledge_base_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base "There Are Serious Benefits to Setting Up a Knowledge Base") If you are looking for a way to smooth out the edges of your business, consider putting together a knowledge base that includes all policies, procedures, and other information so it is readily accessible by the people that interact within and from outside your business. Businesses that have well-documented policies and procedures have a tendency to have less difficulty onboarding new hires, fewer operational problems, and can always provide access to resources needed by employees, customers, and vendors. Today we will give you a few tips on how to successfully create a working knowledge base. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Procedure](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/procedure) [Documentation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/documentation) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/there-are-serious-benefits-to-setting-up-a-knowledge-base) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies) Wednesday, 23 June 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2021/6-23-21/b2ap3_large_268707700_technology_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies "Considerations That You Need to Make When Adding New Technologies") It’s no secret that new technology can be useful for a business, unfortunately too many businesses struggle with their technology implementations. When adding new tools to your business, you will need to understand that the more deliberate you are, the more success you will find. Rushing any new deployment is sure to have some types of issues. For today’s blog, we take you through some of the best practices of adding new technology to your business. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/considerations-that-you-need-to-make-when-adding-new-technologies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-improve-communication-in-your-small-business) Monday, 10 May 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![3 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2021/5-10-21/b2ap3_large_344910706_business_communication_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-improve-communication-in-your-small-business "3 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Small Business") When we say “improve communications” you probably are expecting an article about telephone systems or which video conferencing platform works the best. Normally, you’d be right, but today we decided to briefly go over four ways that you can foster better communications between management and their employees inside of your business. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-improve-communication-in-your-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-improve-communication-in-your-small-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule) Friday, 16 April 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2021/4-16-21/b2ap3_large_119904464_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule "Counting the Reasons for the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule") I hope I don’t have to tell you how important your business’ data is to its continued survival, just as I hope I don’t need to explain why this makes this data a priority to protect, regardless of your business’ size. What I do want to explain is the concept of the 3-2-1 Rule and how it pertains to your data backup, and why we would recommend that one for your business’ purposes. Tags: [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Data Recovery](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/counting-the-reasons-for-the-3-2-1-data-backup-rule) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success) Friday, 26 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-26-21/b2ap3_large_121298187_IT_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success "Three IT Practices that Can Drive Your Business’ Success") When looking to improve your business via the use of technology, it helps to keep a few basic tenets in mind. Let’s review some strategies to help reinforce their importance. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/three-it-practices-that-can-drive-your-business-success) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it) Monday, 22 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-22-21/b2ap3_large_302828125_inventory_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it "If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Thoroughly Document Your Business IT") A business' technology is by all measures a part of its inventory, and as such, it needs to be tracked. Let’s consider why in more detail, and how to do so properly. Tags: [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/if-you-haven-t-already-it-s-time-to-thoroughly-document-your-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on) Monday, 15 February 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2021/2-15-21/b2ap3_large_216680759_google_search_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on "Google Search Now Gives More Info into What You’re Clicking On") While Google Search has become eponymous for “online search”, the company has not stopped innovating upon the capabilities of the service. Most recently (as of this writing, of course) one improvement that the company is making is to give more content a bit more context before a user clicks through to a potential threat. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Upgrade](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/google-search-now-gives-more-info-into-what-you-re-clicking-on) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Work Remotely Without Undermining Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-work-remotely-without-undermining-security) Friday, 20 November 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How to Work Remotely Without Undermining Security](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2020/11-20-20/b2ap3_large_384983066_remote_work_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-work-remotely-without-undermining-security "How to Work Remotely Without Undermining Security") With remote access being so popular right now, it is important that there is an awareness of how to maintain your business’ security while utilizing it. There are a lot of steps involved in doing so. Let’s go over some of the most important considerations that you need to weigh while your office continues to work remotely. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Remote](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-work-remotely-without-undermining-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-work-remotely-without-undermining-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Remote Workers and Students Can Work Smarter](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-remote-workers-and-students-can-work-smarter) Friday, 02 October 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How Remote Workers and Students Can Work Smarter](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2020/10-2-20/b2ap3_large_134360750_work_smarter_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-remote-workers-and-students-can-work-smarter "How Remote Workers and Students Can Work Smarter") Now that the school year has begun many young children are juggling between altered classroom setups and continued remote education. Naturally, this has caused a lot of people no small amount of stress. To try and relieve this stress and make the process of working or learning from home as effective as possible, we wanted to share a few tips with you. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Remote Work](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-remote-workers-and-students-can-work-smarter#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-remote-workers-and-students-can-work-smarter) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online) Monday, 07 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020/9-7-20/b2ap3_large_369111715_back_to_school_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online "Technology Making it Possible to Go Back to School Online") 2020 has provided a stark new reality when it comes to education. While many schools across the country are trying their hardest to get students back in the classroom, the situation with COVID-19 is making it extraordinarily difficult. Students of 2020 are going to be doing some of their schooling online, there is no way around it. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the technology that is making this distance learning possible. Tags: [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Remote](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/technology-making-it-possible-to-go-back-to-school-online) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year) Tuesday, 01 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/445/b2ap3_large_358623367_remote_learning_400.jpeg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year "What You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Remote School Year") The new school year has begun in some parts of the country, and it has caused a stir. With Massachusetts and Rhode Island setting guidelines for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, it looks very possible that many students are going to be able to return to school in some capacity in September. Regardless if your child’s school district opens or not, there are almost assuredly going to be times when he/she will be asked to use the computer to navigate their studies. Today, we’ll try to help you out by taking a look at what you need to know to prepare for times when your child will need to go to school from home. Tags: [Education](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/education) [COVID-19](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready-for-a-remote-school-year) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [For the SMB Returning to Work](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/for-the-smb-returning-to-work) Wednesday, 03 June 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![For the SMB Returning to Work](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/Alert%20Blog/b2ap3_large_339448610_return_work.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/for-the-smb-returning-to-work "For the SMB Returning to Work") Many states’ stay-at-home orders that are/were designed to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus are now lapsing all over the U.S. As a result, business owners are re-opening their doors to a great deal of uncertainty. We have put together this guide to help the business owner understand that, even though you’ve finally been given the go-ahead, you have a responsibility to keep your staff and customers safe. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Health](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/health) [COVID-19](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/for-the-smb-returning-to-work#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/for-the-smb-returning-to-work) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Remote Work Has Been Around for Longer than You’d Think](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-has-been-around-for-longer-than-you-d-think) Monday, 01 June 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Remote Work Has Been Around for Longer than You’d Think](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2020/6-1-20/b2ap3_large_332359379_remote_working_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-has-been-around-for-longer-than-you-d-think "Remote Work Has Been Around for Longer than You’d Think") A lot of people aren’t aware that working from home is not a recent innovation. It can arguably be traced back over a million and a half years, when our ancestors would work relatively close to their dwelling places. Throughout our history, work has shifted away and back again to the remote methodology. Let’s look back through the years to see the progression of how people worked, based on the technology that was available. Tags: [Mobile Office](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-office) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-has-been-around-for-longer-than-you-d-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-has-been-around-for-longer-than-you-d-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Your Business Needs a Social Media Presence Right Now](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-social-media-presence-right-now) Friday, 01 May 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Why Your Business Needs a Social Media Presence Right Now](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2020/5-01-20/b2ap3_large_266714305_social_media_online_presence_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-social-media-presence-right-now "Why Your Business Needs a Social Media Presence Right Now") Businesses around the world now find themselves in a situation unlike what most have ever seen. With so many trying to keep their distance from one another, many workplaces have deemed it necessary to close down for the time being or to operate remotely in order to reduce the risk they present to their clients and customers… but it isn’t as though these clients and customers are going to expect radio silence from these businesses. Tags: [Social Media](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Communication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-social-media-presence-right-now#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-social-media-presence-right-now) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Pandemic Problems](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-pandemic-problems) Wednesday, 22 April 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Tip of the Week: Pandemic Problems](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2020/4-22-20/b2ap3_large_331781823_pandemic_money_problems_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-pandemic-problems "Tip of the Week: Pandemic Problems") Now months into the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders are still in place causing most financial analysts to suggest that the economies we depend on might not look the same when business returns. Let’s outline a couple of tips that will help get your business through this terrible situation. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Health](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/health) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-pandemic-problems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-pandemic-problems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [We’ve Answered Some FAQs About Remote Workers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/we-ve-answered-some-faqs-about-remote-workers) Monday, 20 April 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![We’ve Answered Some FAQs About Remote Workers](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2020/4-20-20/b2ap3_large_239745858_questions_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/we-ve-answered-some-faqs-about-remote-workers "We’ve Answered Some FAQs About Remote Workers") Worldwide, we’re a good few months into dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, with many nonessential businesses shutting their doors for the time being. Even those industries that can’t just stop their operations are seeking alternatives, leading many to turn to implementing as much of a remote workforce as possible. Many still have questions about doing so, however, so we want to do our best to help answer some of the common questions these business people might ask about remote work. Tags: [Users](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Quick Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/we-ve-answered-some-faqs-about-remote-workers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/we-ve-answered-some-faqs-about-remote-workers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why is My Network Slow?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-is-my-network-slow) Wednesday, 19 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Why is My Network Slow?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-19-20/b2ap3_large_94992527_slow_waiting_network_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-is-my-network-slow "Why is My Network Slow?") That’s an interesting question, as there are many things that can create some form of lag in a business’ network. Let’s go into some common causes of this slowness, starting with one clear indication that something is up. 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