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Celebrating Two Milestones That Helped Shape C2IT
Some anniversaries deserve more than a quick acknowledgment. This week marks two of them for our team, tied to two people whose stories sit at a meaningful point in C2IT’s growth: Megan and Andrew. Their hire dates fall close together, and every year they remind me of...
How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping
Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Thankful for Technology: Unexpected Tech That Makes Life Better (and Makes Great Gifts Too!)
As the holidays roll in and we start thinking about gifts, gatherings, and maybe a slice (or three) of pumpkin pie, it’s a great time to pause and appreciate just how much technology quietly makes our lives easier. Whether it’s helping us stay connected, stay...
Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth
Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where...
Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins
During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses today....
C2IT’s Seventh Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
We are in our seventh year of doing the pumpkin decorating contest,...
10 Technology Habits Everyone Should Be Doing Now
Technology makes life easier…until it doesn’t. We rely on phones, laptops, and tablets to handle everything from family photos to finances, but many of us skip the simple habits that keep them running smoothly and safely. The good news? You don’t need to be an IT...
Client Spotlight: Bogan Eye Care
Tell us a little about your business – what does Bogan Eyecare do and how do you serve your clients? Bogan Eyecare is a full-service optometry practice in Brownsburg, Indiana, dedicated to helping patients experience their best vision and eye health at every stage of...
Stop Account Hacks: The Advanced Guide to Protecting Your Small Business Logins
Sometimes the first step in a cyberattack isn’t code. It’s a click. A single login involving one username and password can give an intruder a front-row seat to everything your business does online. For small and mid-sized companies, those credentials are often the...
Lost Without a Tech Plan? Create Your Small Business IT Roadmap for Explosive Growth
Do you ever feel like your technology setup grew without you really noticing? One day you had a laptop and a few software licenses, and now you’re juggling dozens of tools, some of which you don’t even remember signing up for. A recent SaaS management index found that...
How 1 Extra Click Might Save You Hours of Heartache
If you’ve ever tried to log into your bank account or email and been asked not only for your password, but also for a code sent to your phone, you’ve experienced something called Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It might feel like a nuisance in the moment, but it is...
Invest Smart, Grow Fast: Your Small Business Guide to IT Expense Planning
Without realizing it, technology can drain your business budget. One day, everything seems manageable, and the next, you’re left wondering where all these unexpected costs are coming from. Expenses pile up quickly and become tough to track. Whoever said running a...
10 Knowledge Management Strategies That Will Unlock Your Team’s Brainpower
Is your team constantly reinventing the wheel? It might be time to build a smarter way to share what you already know. Every small business runs on shared knowledge. How things work, what’s been tried, and what actually delivers. But when that knowledge isn’t...
Building a Smart Data Retention Policy: What Your Small Business Needs to Keep (and Delete)
Think of a data retention policy as your company’s rulebook for handling information. This shows how long you hold on to data, and when is the right time to get rid of it. This is not just a cleaning process, but it is about knowing what needs to be kept and what...
Don’t Let Outdated Tech Slow You Down Build a Smart IT Refresh Plan
Nothing throws off your day like a frozen screen or a sluggish computer. If you run a small business, you’ve probably dealt with outdated tech more than once. Sure, squeezing extra life out of old equipment feels economical, but it often costs more in the long run. ...
Windows 10 Is Nearing the End: What It Means for You and What to Do About It
If you’re like most computer users, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about what version of Windows your computer runs. As long as it turns on, gets you to your email or favorite websites, and lets you do your everyday tasks, you’re happy. But there’s...
Client Spotlight: Mooresville Chamber of Commerce
The Mooresville Chamber of Commerce has long been a cornerstone of connection and collaboration in the Mooresville community. With a mission rooted in relationship-building and business growth, the Chamber offers its members more than just networking. When it came...
A Year In Review: Jonathan Chase’s Workiversary
I recently celebrated my one-year workaversary at C2IT, and it has been an amazing year. When I was initially brought on as a contractor, I learned pretty quickly that this was a place where I had wanted to work for a long time. By the time I was hired permanently in...
A Small Business Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Have you ever wondered how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks? According to recent reports, nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, often exploiting weak security measures. One of the most overlooked yet highly effective ways to protect your...
Decoding Cyber Insurance: What Policies Really Cover (and What They Don’t)
For small businesses navigating an increasingly digital world, cyber threats aren't just an abstract worry, they're a daily reality. Whether it's phishing scams, ransomware attacks, or accidental data leaks, the financial and reputational damage can be severe. That's...
Why Is My Wi-Fi So Slow? Simple Fixes That Actually Work
We’ve all been there—you’re trying to watch a show, join a Zoom call, or scroll social media, and everything slows to a crawl. If your home Wi-Fi isn’t working very well, don’t worry—you’re not alone, and there are a few simple things you can do to figure out what’s...
Client Spotlight – Trackday PPF
At C2IT, we love spotlighting the incredible businesses we have the privilege of working with, and TrackdayPPF is no exception. Born from a passion for cars and a drive to make high-quality paint protection accessible, TrackdayPPF is redefining how enthusiasts protect...
C2IT Onboarding: Embedding Core Values from Day One
Joining a new company can feel overwhelming. There are new processes to learn, new faces to meet, and a whole new culture to navigate. At C2IT, we believe that helping new team members connect with our core values from the very beginning is one of the most important...
Living Out Our Core Values: Inviting Honest Feedback
Over the past several posts we've explored the core values that define how we operate at C2IT: Attentive Discovery. Understanding the real problems beneath the surface. Cohesive Teamwork. Combining our strengths to create smarter solutions. Economic Value. Delivering...