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Stop Scrubbing Hours of Footage to Find One Moment
Modern cameras let you find a moment by describing it in plain words, instead of scrubbing hours of recordings. Here is what that changes for a small business or town.
Why CivicPlus Is the Wrong Choice for Most Small Towns
CivicPlus was built for big agencies. For a small town it often means paying city prices for a box you fit into. Here is the honest case, and what works better.
Why WordPress Is the Wrong Choice for Most Small Business Websites
WordPress became the default way to build a website. For most small businesses, that default quietly costs you in speed, security, and upkeep. Here is why.
Your Website Should Be Your Hardest-Working Employee
A good-looking website is only the front door. The real value comes when it connects to the tools that run your business: leads, follow-up, and quotes.
Getting Found on Google: A Local Business Owner’s Guide
A plain-English guide to getting your local business found on Google: your listing, reviews, and a website that backs it up.
Cyber Insurance for Small Towns: What Your Provider Now Expects
Insurers are raising the bar on cybersecurity for local governments. Here is what small Washington towns are now expected to have, and why.
Cybersecurity Basics Every Small Business and Town Should Have
You do not need an enterprise budget to be reasonably safe. Here are the practical safeguards that stop most common cyber incidents, in plain language.
Funding Technology Upgrades: A Guide to Grants for Washington Towns
Many small towns delay technology upgrades over cost. Grants can cover much of it. Here is how to think about funding the work.
Practical Ways Small Businesses Can Use Automation (Without the Hype)
Forget the buzzwords. Down-to-earth ways a small business can use automation to cut busywork, with a person still in control.
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