The Top 4 Qualities of Great IT Companies
as remote server storage. Your IT team needs to be steps ahead to help you thrive.
3. Disaster Recovery: When a hacker or virus does strike, you need professionals who will answer swiftly and with precise direction. These disasters could include internet hacks, fire, or in-person theft, and regardless of the platform, your IT company should have a plan to minimize your risk and get you back to normal capacity quickly. 4. Scalability and Service Agreements: As you grow, your IT company has to grow with you. Your IT company should be able to scale your company’s platforms, storage, and programs as you grow. A service-level agreement (SLA) can be vital to ensure this happens. Determine if an IT professional’s SLA is right for your company and use it to hold your IT company accountable. When it comes to being the experts, MicroTech Systems has more than five decades of experience in servicing small businesses in the Treasure Valley. (And, yes, we have these four qualities!) To discover additional options for your small business, visit us online at MicroTechBoise.com.
usage could cost you thousands of dollars. The best IT professionals understand that and can help as soon as possible. 2. Proactivity Security Approaches: The cybercrime industry is projected to hit $6 trillion in 2021, and no business is immune. You need a team that’s going to prevent disasters before they strike. This includes regular maintenance, routine monitoring, backup systems, and thorough security practices, such
Technology is essential to your success as a small business owner. It connects you to your consumers, expands your reach, and organizes your internal processes and communication in one easy-to-access space. As the expert of your industry, you can’t be expected to also be the expert of this vital tool to your success. That’s why many small businesses turn to outside IT professionals to manage the implementation, upgrades, and protection of their technology. But not all IT providers are created equal. To ensure you have the right IT team on your side, audit them for these top four qualities of great IT service providers: 1. Customer Response : IT experts are well-versed in “computer speak,” but not all of your employees will understand this language. Your IT provider has to discern what problems your team is facing and find the root of an issue. Part of this is a prompt response. Even short periods of interruption in your tech
Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
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Ingredients
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1 leek, thickly sliced
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8 chicken thighs or drumsticks, lightly salted
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, sliced 14 oz chicken stock
1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 onion, finely sliced
1 sprig rosemary
2 celery sticks, thickly sliced
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 carrots, thickly sliced
Directions
1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds. 4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest\ 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.
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