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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);) [ ![Business](https://www.datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) ## [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business?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) ## [What 99.9% Uptime Actually Looks Like from a Growth Standpoint](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-99-9-uptime-actually-looks-like-from-a-growth-standpoint) Friday, 03 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![What 99.9% Uptime Actually Looks Like from a Growth Standpoint](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-03-26/b2ap3_large_Uptime_1936305259_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-99-9-uptime-actually-looks-like-from-a-growth-standpoint "What 99.9% Uptime Actually Looks Like from a Growth Standpoint") Project yourself one whole year from today. Now imagine that you’ve maintained 99.9 percent uptime for the entire year. What would a year of relentless, focused expansion do for your business compared to having your progress stymied at every turn by constantly fighting with your technology? Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-99-9-uptime-actually-looks-like-from-a-growth-standpoint#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-99-9-uptime-actually-looks-like-from-a-growth-standpoint) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The ROI-Driven Path to a Leaner Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-roi-driven-path-to-a-leaner-business) Monday, 09 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The ROI-Driven Path to a Leaner Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-09-26/b2ap3_large_LeanBiz_1919618567_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-roi-driven-path-to-a-leaner-business "The ROI-Driven Path to a Leaner Business") After a decade of being told every new gadget is a revolution—only to see many of them end up as expensive line items with zero ROI—your skepticism is your best asset. The goal isn't to chase every shiny object; it’s to build a resilient, high-margin operation that uses technology as an organizational benefit. Understanding how to navigate this landscape without draining your capital is the difference between scaling up and being left behind. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-roi-driven-path-to-a-leaner-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-roi-driven-path-to-a-leaner-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology) Wednesday, 04 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-04-26/b2ap3_large_ReclaimControl_864581533_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology "How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology") Think of that one person in your office—or that one outside vendor—who is the only human on earth who knows why your server hums or which ancient password unlocks the payroll portal. When the system crashes, they swoop in, mutter some jargon you don’t understand, and save the day. You feel relieved, but you really should be terrified. This isn't expertise; it's a hostage situation. By allowing your critical business logic to live inside someone’s head instead of in a documented system, you’ve turned your company's valuation into a single point of failure. Tags: [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 3 Biggest Disasters Your Business Faces (And What to Do About Them)](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-biggest-disasters-your-business-faces-and-what-to-do-about-them) Monday, 09 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The 3 Biggest Disasters Your Business Faces (And What to Do About Them)](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-09-26/b2ap3_large_BigBizDisaster_1873924911_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-biggest-disasters-your-business-faces-and-what-to-do-about-them "The 3 Biggest Disasters Your Business Faces (And What to Do About Them)") Do you know exactly how much a disaster incident could cost your business? You might think of IT as your reactive safety net, only taking action when something goes wrong or breaks, but here’s the problem… By the time your server crashes, or your office is underwater, or you’re dealing with a ransomware attack, it’s already too late. Tags: [Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Disaster Recovery](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Workplace Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-biggest-disasters-your-business-faces-and-what-to-do-about-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-biggest-disasters-your-business-faces-and-what-to-do-about-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Cut Printing Costs by 40 Percent Using Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-cut-printing-costs-by-40-percent-using-technology) Friday, 30 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How to Cut Printing Costs by 40 Percent Using Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-30-26/b2ap3_large_PrintCosts_759970452_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-cut-printing-costs-by-40-percent-using-technology "How to Cut Printing Costs by 40 Percent Using Technology") As IT administrators, we spend our days securing networks and managing cloud migrations, yet one of the biggest budget leaks often sits right in the corner of the office: the printer. If you haven’t taken a serious look at your organization’s printing costs lately, the numbers are staggering. The average organization spends between 1 percent and 3 percent of their annual revenue on printing. That comes out to roughly $750 per employee every year. With a strategic digital transformation, however, these costs stop skyrocketing; they start vanishing. Tags: [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Printers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/printers) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-cut-printing-costs-by-40-percent-using-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-cut-printing-costs-by-40-percent-using-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Should You Pay Your Vendors and Bills with Crypto?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/should-you-pay-your-vendors-and-bills-with-crypto) Wednesday, 28 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Should You Pay Your Vendors and Bills with Crypto?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-28-26/b2ap3_large_Crypto_392388993_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/should-you-pay-your-vendors-and-bills-with-crypto "Should You Pay Your Vendors and Bills with Crypto?") One question businesses have been asking over the past couple of years is: “Is crypto a viable payment system?” With the maturity of digital asset markets and the rise of regulated stablecoins, the landscape is more professional than any time in the past, but still carries with it substantial risks. If you are considering adding digital assets to your checkout or B2B payment flow, here is the current breakdown of the pros and cons. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/should-you-pay-your-vendors-and-bills-with-crypto#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/should-you-pay-your-vendors-and-bills-with-crypto) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your 3-Step Plan to Avoid the Invisible Tax](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-3-step-plan-to-avoid-the-invisible-tax) Friday, 16 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Your 3-Step Plan to Avoid the Invisible Tax](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-16-26/b2ap3_large_ITSpend_1848301802_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-3-step-plan-to-avoid-the-invisible-tax "Your 3-Step Plan to Avoid the Invisible Tax") It’s easy in IT to see a large IT invoice and think something needs to be done about it, but have you ever stopped to think about how much lost productivity is costing your business? Chances are, it’s even more than what it costs to receive IT support. Today, we’re exploring this invisible tax you pay due to poor IT performance (and what you can do to stop it). Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-3-step-plan-to-avoid-the-invisible-tax#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-3-step-plan-to-avoid-the-invisible-tax) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it) Friday, 19 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-19-25/b2ap3_large_BreakFixIT_1769745855_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it "3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT") You want to know what’s scary? Anytime your company’s IT fails and you’re left wondering if you can afford a new piece of hardware or the maintenance to fix what’s broken. When you rely on break-fix IT, you’re basically living in a horror film; you never know when the slasher is going to leap out of the shadows and strike. With managed IT, you can sidestep the scaries and know with confidence you’re taking care of your business’ future. Here are three reasons why managed IT is the superior option for managing your technology solutions. Tags: [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost) Wednesday, 17 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-17-25/b2ap3_large_CIO_1793901835_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost "How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost") Is your business technology a source of uncertainty and frustration? Are you constantly reacting to IT problems when you would prefer to proactively leverage technology to drive your business’ growth? This struggle is often the result of the Executive IT Gap, a phenomenon that traps businesses in an endless cycle of reactive, costly, and inefficient technology decisions that slow down growth. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Outsourced IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system) Friday, 14 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-14-24/b2ap3_large_Offboarding_1765747027_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system "Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?") When an employee leaves your business, they go through (or they should, at least) a comprehensive offboarding process where you collect their keys, laptops, and other assets you gave them to do their jobs. You may have collected these physical keys, but certainly not their digital keys. You might still see them pop up in the instant messaging app, or you might find recent activity from their account in your shared drive, all of which is problematic. If you’re not careful, ex-employees might still be using company resources for their own personal use, and this can create a serious security risk for your business—not to mention the legal ramifications should anything bad happen. Tags: [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Onboarding](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/onboarding) [Employee](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Here’s How to Avoid Breaking Your IT Budget](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/here-s-how-to-avoid-breaking-your-it-budget) Monday, 27 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Here’s How to Avoid Breaking Your IT Budget](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-27-25/b2ap3_large_break-bank_198915119_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/here-s-how-to-avoid-breaking-your-it-budget "Here’s How to Avoid Breaking Your IT Budget") Your IT budget can cause you a lot of stress, but if you approach it right, it doesn’t have to. Like every other part of your business, you want to have a good idea where to invest your technology budget. Not that many people do. We recommend you build out an IT roadmap, and a strategy on how to keep downtime to a minimum; and a lot of that is getting experts to manage and maintain your business’ IT. Tags: [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Outsourced IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/here-s-how-to-avoid-breaking-your-it-budget#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/here-s-how-to-avoid-breaking-your-it-budget) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management) Wednesday, 22 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-22-25/b2ap3_large_ServerManage_1633860221_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management "Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management") Regardless of how big or small your business is, chances are you have at least one server unit that holds sensitive data. Ask yourself this question: do you have the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and maintain that server unit? The best way to ensure your business takes care of its server technology is to work with a managed service provider. Here's why: Tags: [Server](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/server) [Outsourced IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Small Business and AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-small-business-and-ai) Monday, 20 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Your Small Business and AI](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-20-25/b2ap3_large_SMBizAI_1675657592_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-small-business-and-ai "Your Small Business and AI") A significant and growing number of small businesses are either actively using AI tools or exploring their potential, motivated by the promise of increased efficiency, cost savings, and gaining a competitive edge. It's an exciting movement, proving that AI isn't just for huge mega corporations. Small businesses are using AI for everything from generating marketing content and handling customer service inquiries with chatbots to analyzing customer data and automating back-office tasks. The goal is to compete faster and smarter. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [AI](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-small-business-and-ai#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/your-small-business-and-ai) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why It Frequently Takes 3 Weeks for New Employees to Become Productive](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-frequently-takes-3-weeks-for-new-employees-to-become-productive) Friday, 17 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why It Frequently Takes 3 Weeks for New Employees to Become Productive](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-17-25/b2ap3_large_NewEmployee_676445085_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-frequently-takes-3-weeks-for-new-employees-to-become-productive "Why It Frequently Takes 3 Weeks for New Employees to Become Productive") Congratulations! After a long and arduous interview process, you’ve found the ideal candidate for your business. They’re enthusiastic and experienced, but as soon as they sit down, they realize that they aren’t properly equipped to do their job. This is precisely how to start a new hire on the wrong foot. Not only is it discouraging for them, but it is also expensive for you. While it may be tempting to blame individuals in these situations, they actually indicate a systemic shortcoming in your onboarding process. The only effective way to prevent these outcomes is to create procedures that ensure everyone on your team—new people included—can fully contribute. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-frequently-takes-3-weeks-for-new-employees-to-become-productive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-it-frequently-takes-3-weeks-for-new-employees-to-become-productive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-well-does-a-4-day-workweek-work-ask-iceland) Monday, 13 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-13-25/b2ap3_large_4workweek_170625989_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-well-does-a-4-day-workweek-work-ask-iceland "How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!") The idea of a four-day workweek (where employees work the same schedule, minus one day a week) has long been campaigned for, with numerous anecdotes supporting its efficacy. One very successful example is provided by the nation of Iceland, which implemented initial trials of reduced work with just under 1 percent of its population, or about 2,500 people, back in 2015. These efforts have increased over the years, and today, almost 90% of Icelandic workers work 36 hours per week with no negative ramifications to the economy. In fact, Iceland’s society has enjoyed significant benefits during this experiment. Tags: [Current Events](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-well-does-a-4-day-workweek-work-ask-iceland#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-well-does-a-4-day-workweek-work-ask-iceland) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees) Friday, 26 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-26-25/b2ap3_large_ITExpert_1501238568_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees "Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees") Do you have an internal IT department for your business? Small businesses often don’t have dedicated IT staff, and if they do, chances are they’re overwhelmed with tasks and constantly playing catch-up (IT is a big job, after all). In fact, they might feel like they can never take time off *because* they’re so busy. If you want to ensure your business always has the IT it needs, then you should consider outsourcing as an option. Tags: [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business) Wednesday, 10 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-10-25/b2ap3_large_SunkCost_479159862_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business "Why Throwing Good Money After Bad Hurts Your Business") The more you’ve invested in anything, the more critical it feels for you to get a return on that investment. So, what happens if you keep pouring money into these efforts in the hope that it will eventually work out in your favor? These kinds of skewed choices come about thanks to the sunk cost fallacy—the tendency human beings have to be swayed toward illogical decisions based on what we’ve already spent. Let’s discuss how to avoid this in your business by working through the logic, free of the emotional context that the sunk cost fallacy introduces. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-throwing-good-money-after-bad-hurts-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security) Monday, 08 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-08-25/b2ap3_large_3Secure_1375740160_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security "The 3-Legged Stool That Is Business IT Security") In a lot of ways, your business’ IT is just like a chair; you want it to feel stable, steady, and secure, not unbalanced and unsteady. In particular, a reliable security strategy depends on three legs: your people, your processes, and your technology. Let’s look at how you can use this “stool” approach to IT security to improve your company’s resiliency to potential threats. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-3-legged-stool-that-is-business-it-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive) Friday, 05 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-05-25/b2ap3_large_MSPSolution_250694344_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive "Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive") Surprises can be exciting, but one part of your business where you don’t want them is in your IT. A server crash, a wireless connectivity outage, or a security threat can all create multiple surprise problems that you simply aren’t ready to handle—particularly in the realm of your wallet. Instead of spinning the wheel and gambling on your IT bill, you can instead treat your IT like a predictable utility cost, and it’s all thanks to proactive managed IT services. Tags: [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use) Monday, 01 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-01-25/b2ap3_large_SaaSSprawl_449825791_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-business-paying-for-subscriptions-it-doesn-t-even-use "Is Your Business Paying for Subscriptions It Doesn’t Even Use?") Do you have your finger on the pulse of your business’ subscriptions? Not many business owners do, and it can negatively impact operations and budget lines. This tech sprawl can get out of control, which is why your business needs a plan to combat it. Thankfully, we’re here to help you get your subscriptions under control… both the known and the unknown. 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