Bart's Blog

Filtered by Date: February 2012

February 21, 2012 - By Katie Earley, Content Manager
Get Out of Your Chair

There’s nothing quite like opening the website of your favorite news source and learning that your job is slowly killing you, but I’ve read a lot of articles lately about the dangers of desk jobs. The main threat seems to be the ill effects of sitting. Even if you work out regularly, if you spend the bulk of your day sitting, you will likely still struggle with slower metabolism and weight problems. It might seem like a hopeless cause, unless you’re interested in a career change, but there are several alternatives to sitting from 9 to 5. Read More

February 14, 2012 - By Bart Bushong, Senior Partner
Breaking the Break-Fix Cycle

It all comes down to security awareness and proactive measures. Over the years we have come into several environments in which clients were unaware of various items running on their servers. We want to remind you that being proactive regarding technology should be the first step in developing a technology plan. Read More

February 07, 2012 - By Katie Earley, Content Manager
Presentation Matters

Whether it’s for a new client, old client, potential client, or for internal use, speaking in front of an audience isn’t the easiest thing to do. Even after years in the field, many still find it to be a nerve-wracking chore. Especially if you don’t have a professional designer on your staff, there can be a lot of pressure to craft an impressive digital show. But you don’t need to worry. Here are some helpful tips to guide you through your next presentation. No one likes to listen to a long lecture. Make your point as quickly and clearly as you can. Keep your slides clean and brief as well. Don’t clutter up your slide with multiple images and lengthy bullet points. A distracting, text-heavy slide can steal the audience’s attention away from you as they try to read ahead. Make your point, make it well, and move on. Read More