Before You Begin !!!

Computers can be a great boost to your business, but they can also create major heartache.  This occurs when your staff introduces destructive software to your system, and the result may be a significant loss of time, data, and money !  Here are two major cautions !

Never permit a demonstration to be installed on your business system

That salesperson who wants to show you some great new software may install a demo version of his product that introduces changes to your system, which can lead to conflicts, program failures, and other frustrations.  Then you will spend time and money to have someone research the problem, find the cause, and fix it.

When a salesperson pays you a visit, let them demo on their own equipment.  Don't ever make an exception !

Protect Against Malware

You know about viruses, but there are all types of malware.  They are designed by clever people who love to inflict damage on others by destroying their computers.  You wouldn't hang out with these people so why let them into your computer.

Here are a few cardinal rules that you need to follow, and insist your employees obey them also.

•Install, and keep updated, effective anti-malware software.

•Do not visit any website unless you are absolutely certain it is a know company that can provide services to your company ( ie. catalogs, parts ordering, tech bulletins ).

•Do not visit any entertainment sites of any type

•Do not click on any email links to view anything.  Email links are often shortcuts to a file attached to an email that will kill your programs.

•Always have a backup every single day !

Viruses infecting your system can cost you thousands of dollars.  Make sure you have a signed contract with each of your employees that warns them they will be financially accountable if they allow a virus to invade your business computers.