You have worked hard to make your business a success. But operating a business can also be challenging. There are many aspects to think about including reducing costs, reducing risk, building your brand and increasing revenue. This month we want to share some ideas on how you can make your business even more successful.

Quote for the Month:

Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes it's built on catastrophe.
    --Sumner Redstone

Many business people shudder when their information officer, technology consultant or office manager suggests they need to "upgrade" their software, hardware, working space or even just the furniture. But upgrades - or improvements - are a necessary element to ensure the growth and profitability of any business.

  Read about the strategies to upgrade your business without spending a fortune

Pro sports can often be looked to for business analogies. The leagues provide great models for strategy, leadership and execution. The rules are well defined so causal effects of decisions, such as, benching a player or investing in defence are easy to evaluate. There's no "blaming the market" in sports. The results are measurable and tangible both in the short-term (nightly games) and in the long-term (a season).

  Read more about why each of the playoff teams will succeed or fail in this year's Stanley Cup run

It's a well-known customer service maxim that happy clients tell three people about their experience. Unhappy customers tell nine. Factor in searchable online review sites like Yelp, AOL's Yellow Pages and Angie's List, and those nine become thousands. One bad review can scare off a stampede of potential customers.

  Read more about keeping your online reputation pristine and preserving your brand

At ActiveCo we focus on more than just technology. We combine our expertise in managed network services with the tools you need to guide your business towards success. We focus on your IT requirements while you focus on your business. You can remain confident that your network is secure and potential loss of business due to the risk of unexpected down time is reduced. We are here to help your business grow.

ActiveCo Computer Solutions Inc. provides professionally managed network services to companies with computer networks. Combining high quality, time sensitive and reliable managed network services, ActiveCo gives your business confidence in technology supporting an increasingly complex business environment.

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