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Byron Martin: Aug 24, 2026
Attorneys are being sanctioned for submitting legal citations that do not exist. And AI is at the center of it.
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Byron Martin: Jul 28, 2026
Every profession shapes us. The best leaders make sure it doesn't define them.
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Byron Martin: Jul 16, 2026
For years, budgeting for business computers was fairly predictable. You could estimate replacement costs, plan refresh cycles, and expect only modest...
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Byron Martin: Jun 18, 2026
Healthcare costs continue to rise. Insurance premiums keep climbing. And now artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how healthcare providers,...
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Byron Martin: May 19, 2026
Many businesses are still evaluating technology through a model that made sense years ago, when IT was primarily about fixing problems, maintaining...
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Byron Martin: May 8, 2026
How a 100+ user professional services organization finished its Microsoft 365 migration — without deleting a single user account.
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Byron Martin: Apr 30, 2026
If your team uses Microsoft 365, there is a phishing attack making the rounds right now that most teams aren’t prepared to recognize yet. It does not...
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Byron Martin: Apr 14, 2026
It's Monday morning. You walk into the office with a plan. This is the week things move forward.
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Byron Martin: Mar 10, 2026
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technology topic to a central driver of global technology investment....
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Byron Martin: Feb 10, 2026
February has a rhythm every business owner knows. Your accountant is asking for documents. Your bookkeeper is reconciling numbers. Payroll is...
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Byron Martin: Jan 27, 2026
Cybercriminals don’t go after businesses because they’re big. They go after businesses because they’re accessible. According to the IBM Cost of a...
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Byron Martin: Jan 8, 2026
IT Support Companies Can All Sound the Same, Until You Know What to Look For Business owners all want the same thing from their IT: reliability,...
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Byron Martin: Nov 21, 2025
Many SMBs don’t actually have an IT budget; they have a list of last year’s expenses. Everything goes into one bucket, and next year’s “budget” is...
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Daniel Morgan: Nov 6, 2025
“When did this happen?” “About a year ago… well, thirteen months, actually.”
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Byron Martin: Oct 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, helping small businesses automate workflows, streamline processes, and boost productivity. But here’s the flip...
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Byron Martin: Oct 23, 2025
What are the most common compliance requirements small businesses miss, and how much can noncompliance really cost? Many small businesses overlook...
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Byron Martin: Oct 13, 2025
What happens to my business computers after Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025? If your company is still running Windows 10, the answer is...
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Byron Martin: Oct 8, 2025
Cybercriminals Aren’t Breaking In. They’re Logging In. For years, business owners pictured hackers as people “breaking in” through firewalls. Today,...
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Byron Martin: Oct 1, 2025
October isn’t just the start of fall in the Pacific Northwest, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect reminder for business leaders to...
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Byron Martin: Sep 23, 2025
If you’ve ever had that sinking feeling when your systems go down or your IT guy only shows up when something breaks, you’re not alone. Too many...
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Byron Martin: Sep 16, 2025
Hackers are already using AI to scale phishing, mimic your leadership’s voice, and guess passwords with alarming accuracy. Believing the old myths...
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Byron Martin: Sep 8, 2025
Microsoft has set an official deadline: October 14, 2025, marks the end of Windows 10 support. After this date, the operating system will no longer...
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Byron Martin: Aug 27, 2025
When choosing a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solution, many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) see quotes for Veeam that...
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Byron Martin: Aug 13, 2025
If your team works from anywhere, uses a mix of personal and company devices, and is dabbling with ChatGPT, you need to keep reading.
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Byron Martin: Jul 14, 2025
AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek are rapidly transforming the way small to medium-sized businesses...
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When was the last time you tossed out an old computer, server, or smartphone from your office? Maybe it was collecting dust in the corner. Perhaps...
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Byron Martin: Jun 9, 2025
If your nonprofit relies on Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Office 365 E1 through Microsoft’s grant program, there’s a critical change you need to...
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Byron Martin: May 21, 2025
If you run a construction company or any small business that deals with many vendors and invoices, you need to know that you’re on the radar of...
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Byron Martin: May 15, 2025
Still using Windows 10 in your business? It's time to face the facts: the clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ends all support for...
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Byron Martin: May 12, 2025
Are Your Employees Putting Your Business at Risk Without Realizing It? If you run a small or medium-sized business in Washington or Oregon, you're...
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Byron Martin: May 1, 2025
In today’s world, managing passwords can feel overwhelming, especially when every website demands longer, more complicated combinations of letters,...
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Byron Martin: Apr 21, 2025
Protecting sensitive information is a year-round priority for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in Washington and Oregon.
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Byron Martin: Apr 11, 2025
When was the last time your network had a full health check? If you're like many businesses, the answer might be "never" or "longer ago than it...
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Byron Martin: Mar 25, 2025
Yes. As a CPA, you manage sensitive client data every day, including personal financial details, social security numbers, tax information, and more....
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Byron Martin: Mar 17, 2025
Recently, the FBI issued a fresh warning about "smishing" scams involving fake toll-road notifications sent via text messages. Scammers are targeting...
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Byron Martin: Mar 11, 2025
Every business owner knows the stress of managing technology—especially when it's not aligned with your business goals. Ever felt like your IT...
