Microsoft 365 Prices UP!!!! One thing our clients and anyone that used office 365 for your emails should know is they are raising their prices in July. There are a few rare cases of some grandfathered in clients that will not see an increase till next year however the vast majority of businesses will see an increase in the license costs. While this isn’t a huge shock because the cost of running any business has gone up significantly. As a small business owner I can tell you first hand the insane rise in pricing that we have seen from our distributers/partners/ and even staffing. For all of our clients who enjoy working with us we are trying to set up meetings for contact extensions with minimal increases. Next year in 2023 KRS and all quality IT companies you will see a significant increase in everyone's rates. Please email if you are interested in doing a contract review.
July 2022 This monthly publication provided courtesy of Josiv Krstinovski President and CEO of KRS IT Consulting.
“I don’t care if it costs me more money I am going to make sure that every single client of ours has the absolute best security and solutions in place. If I am not doing that then I am not doing my job. Plain and simple.”
Compliance And Cyber Security Why Both Are Important In the world of business, you’ll inevitably hear about the many ways to beef up your cyber security to ensure your company’s and clients’ safety. However, another term is often heard when discussing cyber security: compliance. It’s not talked about as often, but both cyber security and compliance are essential for any business to succeed. Compliance helps businesses keep consumer information protected, and this compliance is fulfilled when businesses and organizations prove that their cyber security practices meet specific security regulations and standards set by third parties like government agencies. Compliance is not optional; businesses must meet these
requirements to protect sensitive information as well as their clients. Failure to meet compliance requirements results in fines, penalties and even legal ramifications. If your business is compliant with its cyber security protocols, it’ll also appear more trustworthy to the clients and other businesses that work with you. One cyber security breach can permanently damage your company’s reputation. Customers will no longer want to do business with you for fear that their personal information could become compromised. While cyber security and compliance sound fairly similar, there is a slight difference Continued on pg.2
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between them. Compliance is often driven by business needs rather than technical needs, whereas security is driven by the need to protect against constant threats. If you want to maximize your company’s cyber security practices, then you’ll need to go further. Overall, compliance and cyber security should work hand in hand. Your initial cyber security plan should be based on compliance. You must know the standard requirements to remain compliant and put the necessary practices in place to achieve that status. This comes down to knowing the exact details of what is necessary to stay protected. You should be specific so your team knows exactly what is needed to protect your business. You also need to make an effort to document your practices as frequently as possible. You should create a paper trail of everything you have done to stay compliant as well as your added cyber
“Compliance is fulfilled when businesses and organizations prove that their cyber security practices meet specific security regulations and standards set by third parties like government agencies.”
security practices. It can help to add potential audits and any frequency-bound events to your calendar so you don’t get blindsided or miss something important.
After you’ve gathered all of your evidence and put your cyber security and compliance protocols to work, you can automate many of your reports. That way, you won’t have to dig and pull data yourself in the future. While it might seem like a lot of work to ensure your business remains compliant, companies out there can help. Managed IT services providers go above and beyond to ensure your cyber security is bulletproof. While they are taking care of all of your IT needs, they are also ensuring your business remains compliant with any third-party governing bodies. New cyber security threats are introduced every day, and only with strong cyber security and compliance practices can you ensure your business is protected for the foreseeable future.
We love having you as a customer, and wish we had more like you in 2022!!! We love having you as a client and, quite honestly, wish we had more like you! So instead of just wishing, we’ve decided to extend a special “refer a friend” event during the month of June!! Make the easiest $1,000 of your life and help your friend this month pack away an easy $400!! Simply visit our website and follow the super easy instructions to win easy money this June !! With Summer here who can’t use a little extra pocket money for fun in the sun!! KRS IT is looking to grow and with our loyal clients we can do just that!! https://www.krsitconsulting.com/referral-program/
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Please Help Our Techs with our internal Google Review/Referral Program!! In regard to our referral program and in an effort to keep our staff happy and well compensated we have decided to redo how our internal referral/google review program works.
Simply stated if you have had a KRS tech that you feel has went above and beyond for you please help them out by taking a quick few minutes to leave us a 5 star google review if you think we deserve it. This does two great things …
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It gets that technician a cash bonus.
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It also allows us to come up more organically through google analytics
which in turn does lead to more growth for us as a company.
As an owner of a technology company I have noticed many of our employees are incredibly smart but also VERY shy and may be scared to even ask you for a review/referral. My goal by putting this in print here is hopefully if you have an example of a time one of the guys did an amazing job for you PLEASE consider doing a google review or referral of a 10+ person company looking for IT services and let them get the bonus they deserve. Thank you to all our wonderful and loyal clients!!!
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The 3 Hardest Questions About Your Career One of the best parts of my job is helping people strategize about their careers. Success at work plays a large role in how we view the successes in our lives. If someone doesn’t feel like they’re succeeding or fulfilled at work, they probably don’t feel like they’re living a very fulfilling life. My team and I have advised many people from various backgrounds over the years. From billionaire entrepreneurs who are looking to brainstorm ideas for the next stage of their careers to private equity titans who are solely focused on dealmaking, I’ve learned that background doesn’t always matter. People from nearly every background still have the same challenges when it comes to career management. Luckily, there are three questions you can ask yourself to help decide the next steps you should take for your career. First, ask yourself where your skills lie. You also need to gain an understanding of the work that you’re willing to do. Once you’ve found the sweet spot between your skills and what you’re willing to do, you’re ready for the next step. You should then ask yourself about potential career paths. It’s best to come up with three career paths that you could realistically follow. While one could be a promotion or growing in your role, you should also consider working for other companies or even starting your own business. The final question you should ask yourself
relates to the people you know. You need to think about 10 people who can help you get your dream job. It’s not about putting out a blast message to all of your friends and followers on social media. Instead, you should focus on those who know your work ethic. Start with bosses who know of your work ethic and are well-respected. Any clients or customers who truly appreciate your work should also go on the list as well as well-connected friends and family – and even a recruiter or two. Once you’ve created a list of 10 people, send them all a message asking for ideas to help you land your dream job. Those brainstorming sessions could easily turn into referrals if done right. Maybe one day, career management will be automated and our dream opportunities will approach us. But until then, it’ll take hard work to reach your goals. If you don’t know where to start, try asking yourself these three valuable questions.
Dr. Geoff Smart is chairman & founder of ghSMART, a leadership consulting firm that exists to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. Dr. Smart and his firm have published multiple New York Times best sellers. He stays active in his community and has advised many government officials.
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KRS IT Tech Chronicle 3 Types Of Technology Every Business Needs Over the past 20 years, technology has developed rapidly and advanced to levels that previously only existed within the confines of our imaginations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur starting a new business or a seasoned business owner, there are many pieces of technology you can incorporate into your business to produce better results.
July 2022 between using CRMs and positive customer retention.
4 Ways Businesses Can Go Green There’s been a renewed focus on how businesses interact with the environment. There are many consumers who prefer to do business with companies that are more eco-friendly. While it’s great for attracting new clientele, putting your business on the path to a greener and cleaner future is the best way to stay environmentally Digital marketing tools have seen some of the biggest advancements conscious. Don’t know where to over the past decade. To stay ahead start? Try out these four easy methods for a greener workplace. of the competition, you need to have an informative and useful Avoid using paper, and go social media presence that digital where you can. coincides with your website and Allow your employees to other digital campaigns. You also work remotely whenever need to invest in cloud technology possible to help eliminate since it will allow your company to carbon emissions. revolutionize how you share Analyze your company’s information. If your business deals current consumption and with customers, it can be incredibly waste management practices beneficial to find customer and make adjustments relationship management software where needed. that works for you. Various studies have shown a direct correlation
Partner with environmentally conscious vendors and partners so all of your processes will be as green as possible. Be Cautious Of These 3 Cyberthreats If you own or operate a small business, you’re probably aware of some of the different methods that cybercriminals will use to try to steal sensitive information from your business, but there are some new threats making headlines. A recent report from CyberCatch saw the cyber security platform provider review 20,000 randomly selected small businesses in the U.S. for vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals. It found that “spoofing,” “clickjacking” and “sniffing” are new methods they are exploiting, but what do these terms actually mean? Spoofing happens when a cybercriminal uses a fake IP address to pretend to be someone who has access to the company’s private system. Clickjacking occurs when a user clicks on something on their computer that appears harmless but is actually malicious. Sniffing takes place when hackers intercept a network’s traffic to access unencrypted data. It’s important to stay up-to-date on all the new methods used by cybercriminals in order to keep your business protected.
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