Weeks into the new normal, many businesses’ budgets have tightened. The scramble to make the shift to remote work has finally settled, and business priorities have changed – including in the area of technology spending. With the future largely uncertain, keeping a close eye on your finances is more important than ever. There are a few things you can do to ensure you don’t come out of quarantine in financial trouble: Get a Realistic Picture of Your Technology Expenses When’s the last time you … [Read more...]
Your Business Is Remote Indefinitely. Here’s How Project Management Services Will Help
Weeks ago, businesses were thrust suddenly into the world of remote work – whether they were prepared or not. There was unavoidable scrambling at the outset to get workers connected, communicating, and productive from their homes. While some companies feel they’ve reached a status quo of sorts at this point, most businesses are now dealing with the fallout of a quick transition to working from home. With an unknown number of weeks of additional remote work ahead, now is the time to take a step … [Read more...]
When Every Penny Counts, Count on Expert Technology Guidance
Most businesses were thrust into the remote-work world with very little time to prepare. For many, what ensued was chaotic at best, but the primary task was simply to get everyone functioning and communicating at home – quickly. Now that you’ve been in the remote work game for several weeks, it’s time to regroup, take a look at the technology you’re currently using, and determine if it’s the right fit at the right cost. This can be a daunting task with all your employees at home, which is where … [Read more...]
Three Steps to Mitigate Projected Increases in Wireless Costs
COVID-19 has impacted nearly everyone on the planet in some way. PAG is here to offer some guidance to many of you who will be getting more unexpected news when your next wireless (cellular) bill arrives. Huge workforce mobilization efforts are in full swing across most of the country, but most businesses have yet to consider just how much more wireless data consumption will occur – and the massive overage charges that come with it. Traditional buffers previously in place will not cover this … [Read more...]
Your Business Can Get Through a Pandemic. This Work-From-Home Technology Is How.
For most businesses, employees are now working from home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. A large number of companies are suddenly faced with the challenge of optimizing employee work-from-home technology – a large undertaking, particularly if your business didn’t already have the appropriate solutions in place. There are four technologies essential to your company’s survival through a pandemic: Cloud-Based Communications Technology The primary work-from-home technology all … [Read more...]
Think Outside the Box & Lower Your Telecom Expenses
If you want to lower your telecom expenses, start by talking to your carrier and account rep. They have some control over your bill and have the power to change how you’re billed. Although this may not be a phone call you’re looking forward to, it’s one worth making. Ask Your Account Rep For “Off The Record” Advice This trick is similar to one we wrote about before, but the approach is a little more personal. It only works if you have a long-lasting, almost friend-to-friend relationship with … [Read more...]
Top 9 Telecom Billing Errors
Why are your telecom charges so high? In many cases you are overpaying for services, and you may even be overpaying due to billing errors. Here are the top 9 telecom billing errors to watch out for: 1. Billed for Disconnected Services If you have requested that services be discontinued, look over your telecom bill very carefully. You may be incurring charges for services that you no longer have. Make sure you are only paying for services that you are currently using. 2. Billed for Services that … [Read more...]
Solving the Unique Technology Challenges of Multi-Location Businesses
Businesses are under constant pressure to manage multiple technologies at once. There seems to be a different service needed for every operational area of the business, a different vendor for every service, and a separate invoice for all of the above. For multi-location businesses, this process becomes even more complicated. Managing technology services at every location is – in many cases – a full-time job. If these multi-location business technology challenges sound familiar, it’s time to … [Read more...]
Invest in These 5 Technologies This Year With the Right Technology Guidance
In 2020, there are a number of technologies that should be on your “must-have” list. The challenge for many businesses is twofold: choosing providers that are the right fit for your needs and finding room in your budget to acquire the necessary services. Maybe you’re ready for a faster internet connectivity solution, but you don’t know which vendor is best for you and there’s no wiggle room to move forward with an upgrade. If you feel like you’ve exhausted all your avenues for creating savings … [Read more...]
Looking for Technology Savings in All the Wrong Places? Ask the Experts!
Even if your 2020 budget is already done, there might be room for improvement. Technology savings can be hard to find if you don’t know exactly where to look. The experts at PAG have saved businesses like yours over $600 million. It’s our job to find hidden savings in unexpected places. To help you out, we’re offering free 2020 consultations to ensure your budget for the year is on the right track. There are a few things we’ll look at to keep you on course: Your technology roadmap. What are … [Read more...]
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