Small Business IT Security

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Owning and running a small business can be a lot of work, so IT security often falls on the back burner – understandably so. When you’re split between providing customers excellent service and making your business thrive, it’s easy to forget about the lurking threats in the invisible IT world. Take it from us – … Read more

Pro – Technology Professionals is now Protek-IT!

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Pro – Technology Professionals is now Protek-IT! It’s the year 2023. It has been 20 years since PRO was established by Florian Militaru, a young man who decided to start his own company after unsuccessfully trying to land a job at his new home — Chicago. What started as a one-man operation from a ‘home … Read more

A Complete Guide to Microsoft 365 Cloud Services For Small Businesses

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As a small business owner, you’re always on the lookout for the best tools to grow your business. An industry-leading productivity suite like Microsoft 365 can be a game-changer for your small business, helping your team get more done whether they’re working online or offline, in-office, or remotely. If you’re considering Microsoft 365 for your … Read more

Virtual desktop benefits for hybrid employees

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Workplaces have changed significantly over the last couple of years in response to COVID-19. As we emerge through the other side, an increasing number of businesses are still utilizing flexible work models, like hybrid work. Whether you’re exploring a hybrid work arrangement or you’ve already implemented flexible work policies, it’s important to have the right … Read more

Nicholas Frank: on the future of small business IT

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“Many business owners are ultra-focused on the bottom line and the cost of IT, which can be problematic in that they’re not willing to make the necessary investments. Those investments usually pay for themselves tenfold in gained productivity and efficiency in serving customers.” Nicholas Frank started his career in IT more than a decade ago, … Read more

Overwhelmed? 8 Microsoft productivity tips for small business owners

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How do you ensure things get done around your business? How much more do you think you could achieve when maximizing your work time? What is small business productivity? Productivity for a small business owner means optimizing business operations and getting the most impactful results from your efforts. It’s not uncommon for you and your … Read more

Protek-IT wins an IT Support Award!

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Not taking full advantage of all the possible IT capabilities can be the difference between your company becoming successful and staying where it is right now. Here at Protek-IT, we would love to help you embrace the wonders of tech and become your official service partner. Based in Chicago, Illinois, our team has provided world-level IT services … Read more

Impress your Business clients

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You have a small business that offers a product or service with an established client base. You can’t compete with the big names, but you offer great services and delight your clients. Why is it so important for you to keep building your small business trust base and show that you are dependable? More importantly, … Read more

How to avoid email scammers

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Emails in your inbox now (hopefully) rarely begin with “I am the next heir to the throne in Nigeria…” That doesn’t mean email scamming has died down — as a matter of fact, even the emails from Nigerian heirs looking to send money to long-lost relatives still rake in about $700,000 a year. So, considering … Read more