Running a small business is no easy task. Between managing employees, serving customers, and keeping the books balanced, IT issues can feel like the last thing you want to deal with—but they often end up being the most disruptive. From cybersecurity threats to outdated technology, small businesses face unique IT challenges that can affect productivity,…
How Your Website Impacts Customer Trust (and How to Improve It)
When a potential customer lands on your website, you have only a few seconds to make an impression. In those moments, they’re asking themselves: Can I trust this business? Do they look credible? Is this the right solution for me? The truth is, your website isn’t just a digital storefront– it’s often the very first…
How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your Accounts When You Get a New Phone
Upgrading to a new phone is exciting—faster speed, better camera, fresh start. But there’s one thing that can quickly turn excitement into frustration: losing access to your Microsoft Authenticator app. Many businesses rely on Microsoft Authenticator for secure logins. It adds a critical extra layer of protection against hackers—but if you switch phones without setting…
Website Hacks Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Stay Off the Hit List
We’ve been noticing a trend we don’t love: more and more websites are getting hacked lately. And no — it’s not always some elite hacker in a dark room. Most of the time, it comes down to two simple things: Risky plugins – those extra add-ons that give your site special features, but can also…
What Smart Business Owners Focus on with IT (It’s Not Just Security)
If you’re a business owner, you probably don’t care about all the technical details of IT- you just want things to work. You want to avoid downtime, keep your team productive, and make sure your business isn’t at risk. The problem? IT can feel overwhelming, expensive, and full of jargon. At Mavidea, we work with…
