The TEC Report

It’s actually starting to feel somewhat “normal”.    People are out and about, schools are back in session, the NFL is playing and traffic is getting more congested again.   But yet, each one of those things I just mentioned have had to make tremendous changes in order to continue.    Schools are open, but a lot of remote learning.   The NFL is playing, but no one in the stands.    Restaurants are open, but only at 50% capacity.   We are all out shopping, but everyone has to wear a mask.    It’s a crazy world we now live in and no one really knows when we will be able to put our masks away for good – maybe never.

With change comes fear.   Uncertainty breads fear, but it also spawns the biggest leaps in some businesses – usually those who embrace new changes and technology.

Our guest today specializes in helping businesses use technology in order to not only stay competitive, but also to take that next step into the land of incredible opportunity.   

Our guest today is Kyle Knapp of Viterium.   He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and has 16 years of business IT management experience as well the CAHIMS designation which stands for Certified Healthcare Information and Management Systems.   He also has the difficult certification of CASP+, which is CompTIA’s most advanced cybersecurity certification.   Another of the other areas I noticed is that he is a member of the Vistage Group, which is a CEO peer group focusing on issues in business.  Put everything together and you have someone who understands business and how to network and protect it.

Contact information for Kyle Knapp:

www.viterium.net
[email protected]
(724) 200-7082

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The pandemic has some businesses booming and yet others are closing their doors.   When business that IS booming, unfortunately, is the business of cyber crime.   Here are some stats that are going to blow you away…

These are from the FBI….. Since the pandemic started – the US has had 4,000 cyber attacks…….     Each day   That’s a 400% increase since before the pandemic started!  

According to Microsoft, phishing and social engineering attacks have jumped to 20,000 – 30,000 attacks a day in the US alone since the pandemic started.

So for all you business owners who keep saying “that’s only for the big companies” or “we don’t have anything that any one would want”, you really need to pay attention to this episode.

So today’s episode is all about how to find out if your system has been compromised and what you can do about it.   Our guest today is one of the top experts in cybersecurity.   He has been featured recently on Pittsburgh’s KDKA news, his company has been won the Blue Crystal Award for the best computer service in Pittsburgh, and he has tirelessly worked for many clients that you have heard of but we’re not allowed to tell who they.

Our guest today is Albert Whale. 

To reach Albert with questions:

Albert Whale
[email protected]
(412) 889-6870

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Are you struggling with profitability in your business?   Are employees seeming to turn over more and more?   Are your business referrals not as strong as you think they should be?

Whether you own a medical practice or a non-medical business, there are certain fundamentals that you need to follow if you want to work less and make more.   

Our guest is Dr. Peter Wishnie, an extremely successful podiatric practice (business) owner and top author.    He is also a partner in the company, Top Practices, which is a mentorship/mastermind organization that helps podiatrists manage and grow their practices.

Dr. Wishnie shares his expertise on business fundamentals, leadership and referrals in order to grow any business, not just podiatric practices.

If you need to reach Dr. Wishnie with any questions, you can email him at:

[email protected]
www.TopPractices.com

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Competition is getting tougher.   Covid 19 is forcing you to cut back on your budget.   Yet, you need to grow your sales.   So what can you do?

Micheal Greenberg, the CEO of Call for Content, shares his successes and how you can use podcasts to build relationships and increase your company's sales.   Michael is one of the county's top podcast experts and helps his clients formulate strategies for growth.

Whether your company is in home improvements, real estate, or even wine tasting, podcasts are terrific for creating conversations that people who share your interests are dying to be involved.

Questions about podcasting or if you wish to talk with Michael directly, you can contact him at www.callforcontent.com.    Simply book a time or visit the chatbot to talk directly with Micheal.

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Our business environment has changed dramatically over the past couple of months.  People want to go back to work, but there is still a very large concern over office safety.  Many workers are more comfortable working remotely and many businesses are now thinking that remote workers can actually be a positive now.

There are a lot of positives about remote working:

• Less wasted commute time
• Increased productivity
• Happier employees
• Less cost for real estate - less space required

This episode we feature expert consultant in the remote workplace.   Preston Weekes is the CEO and founder at Operations X.   Preston discusses how outsourcing workers can help the local work force become more productive, as they can focus on the most important and productive activities of the business.

To reach Preston:

www.operationsx.com
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/energyguy/

https://www.transitionalequity.net

Business today is getting more and more competitive and owners and managers must be able to watch their bottom line if they are to survive.   Sometimes that's difficult if you are a smaller business and you need to do everything you can in order to grow.

Most larger businesses have a CFO to keep them on the right side of the cash equation.  The problem with smaller businesses?   They can't afford a top talent CFO, so they end up having a bookkeeper or their account perform those duties.  Things slip through the cracks.

Today's episode is a different way for start-ups and smaller businesses to be able to not only keep tabs on their cash, but also cash planning and other items that larger companies can do - all at a "fraction" of the cost.

Today's guest is Patricia Tatro.  Patricia has numerous years of experience as a controller at some of the larger companies in the US - she knows her stuff.    She is now a "fractional CFO" and now divides her time and her team's time between several clients, allowing all to receive the benefits of a high caliber (and highly paid) CFO, without having to pay the high costs.   

Patricia explains what it means to hire a Fractional CFO, how the process works, and payment arrangements.   You may find that your company should consider having top talent at affordable rates to help your business grow.

If you need to contact Patricia, you can reach her at:

(612) 440-9186
[email protected]
www.resolve-works.com

https://www.transitionalequity.net

The pandemic has forced business and worker to adjust.   But is this good or bad?

While workers are both being forced to work remotely and forcing employers to ALLOW them to work remotely, there have been some eye-opening advantages for both employer and employee.   Less commuting time, more time with the family, productivity is actually getting higher, and employers are starting to re-think how much office space they really need to be paying for.

Of course, with all the good, there comes the dark side of new ideas.   In this case, one of the industries that has NOT slowed down is cyber crime.   While business owners and managers are getting the remote activities figured out, cyber criminals are having a field day preying on the easy targets - employees.   And the worst part is that it only takes one employee to make a mistake to allow cyber criminals the opportunity to infiltrate corporate America.

In this episode, we are fortunate to have managed service provider, Garrett Snelling  Garrett is the CEO and founder of Circuit Saviors.   Garrett will be sharing some ideas on what business owners and managers should be doing to take advantage of remote workers and also how to keep their networks safe from cyber attacks.

Garrett Snelling
www.circuitsaviors.com
[email protected]

https://www.transitionalequity.net

When most business owners are asked how they feel about their monthly spend on their IT, not many of them are very excited – they look at it as a necessary line item under expenses on their income statements.   Today’s guest may actually change that perception.

So our guest is Clint Brinkley, the CEO and founder of Your Business Solutions.    As a highly successful business technology advisor Clint is different - in a good way.   He truly looks at solutions that are designed to help his clients grow – not just being that line item on the expense column.   The way he operates, his fees are more like an investment into future growth – and that seems to be very refreshing to his clients.

He’s a 2 time best selling author, been recognized in the INC5000 fastest growing companies, a recipient of the Fast 100 Innovation Awards, and he works with several community projects such as Joe Joe Bear, Computers for the Blind, Wounded Warriors and Cell Phones for Soldiers.

To reach Clint you can find him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintbrinkley/

Or visit his website at www.ybs.us

https://www.transitionalequity.net

Businesses have re-opened, restaurants and bars quickly became very busy.   Now they are shutting down all over the country with the Corona Virus cases hitting the 3 million mark.  While the economy appears to be going strong, where do we go from here?

One of the industries that has done very well through the pandemic and shows no real signs of letting up is the managed services industry.   In fact, many have become extremely busy trying to help their clients pivot to more of their workforce working remotely.   There are going to be challenges going on in every business and today’s guest is here to talk about some of those challenges and what you can do to modify your business technology as well as to keep everyone’s data safe and secure.

Our guest is the Vice President in charge of MSP services for Image Net Consulting.  He is a technology council member for Forbes, and he is Vice-Chair Channel Development Advisory Council for CompTIA.    He written numerous articles, publications is an accomplished speaker and is considered one of the top industry experts in the Managed Services Industry.   He has recently been featured in the book, MSP Secrets Revealed where he discusses how you should treat your customers like you are dating.  Oh, and most impressive of all……. He was the big winner at the MSP Shark Tank and won a deal with Barbara Corcoran and others! 

So without any further delay… our guest today is Juan Fernandez. 

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Many small businesses took advantage of the CARES Act and took PPE loans back in April and May.   Now the PPE loans have been extended.    Is this GOOD news or BAD news for small business and practice owners?

This episode features Patrick Rood, of Rood Financial.   Patrick is an international best selling author and an expert in business cash flow planning.   He is also an expert on finding ways to help his clients take advantage of programs - the CARES Act and PPE loans is one of his areas of expertise.

Listen in as Brad asks Patrick the top questions that are on business owners minds concerning the new extensions.   Patrick also gives his ideas on potential new stimulus packages and ways in which you may be able to take advantage of new programs that may be happening.

This is an episode that EVERY business owner and manager will need to listen to -  whether you are tech, restaurant, medical practice or services.

If you have questions for Patrick and his team, you can reach out at:

Rood Financial

[email protected]
www.roodfinancial.us

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