• Computerease Team
• April 1, 2020
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Protecting Your Small Business During Times Of Uncertainty

Every small business owner is experiencing waves of emotions and stress with the looming threat of an economic downturn. Small business all around the country are coming to a crossroads of hefty decisions. The entrepreneur and their teams are entering economic survivalist mode. Many of our IT support clients throughout St. Louis and the Metro East have been reaching out to us to help them with transitioning to a remote workforce for their teams. We’ve heard the same worry echoed again and again. What can I do to help my small business survive and recover? It is in no short news that our political figures are desperately surmising a financial relief package  to prepare for a global recession. This idea can have many business owners on the edge of their seats. Those of us in the IT support industry are not exempt from those same fears. We’ve outlined a list of resources for keeping things afloat for small business owners. Follow the links listed below to understand the Small Business Administration Guide with pertinent information to our local St. Louis area. These links will provide a comprehensive understanding to SBA grants and loan options for the state(s) of Illinois or Missouri. For Illinois Small Businesses For Missouri Small Businesses Computerease is here to help you continue your course, even if it means we need to chart a new one. Your business is relying on technology like never before, so our IT support team can be an important resource for your small business as you face the uncertain times ahead. As a company that strives to provide the safest and best IT services throughout the St. Louis area, we like to keep informed. This time affects all of us and not just one of us. As Microsoft partners, we know that some IT support companies may be exhausting their own resources. If you’re in need of an extra set of hands on deck, then reach out to us! We are here to help support our community! Call us today at (314) 432-1661 (MO) or (618) 346-8324 (IL) or fill out the form on the right.

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• Computerease Team
• March 25, 2020
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Transitioning Your Small Business To A Remote Workforce

We’ve all heard the term “social distancing” as the method to manage plans to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. Here’s a link to updated information about social distancing. Those of us in the Greater Saint Louis and Metro East areas have already begun following the mandated “stay-in-place” orders that furthers our physical connection with our familiar office spaces. As an IT support company, Computerease continues to be fully operational (including phones) while working remotely. The Dramatic Shift From The Office To Working From Home  Though our physical presence may be displaced, our digital connectivity remains. Many of our fellow Americans are adapting to a work from home environment. According to a recent survey by Willis, Towers, and Watson there’s been a 46% shift from American businesses enacting remote work-from-home policies since mid-February. During this time, we’ve been helping our IT services clients throughout St. Louis and the Metro East with transitioning their teams to working remotely. Can You Be Productive At Home As You’re Are At The Office? This is undoubtedly an emotional and stressful time as the entire world is upended while dealing with this pandemic. While the CDC outlined steps that everyday people can take to help curb the growth of the novel coronavirus. Here’s some links to helpful articles to give you ideas on how to stay productive while working from home: Keeping Energized Giving yourself structure Encouraging a productive mindset Maintain Your Business Continuity Using the Right IT Solutions Managing our remote work forces re-establishes the importance of IT support companies for continuing business operations. At Computerease, we’ve been pragmatic in our part to provide secure options for business continuity during this transitionary period. Are you stressed about how to transition your business to a remote workforce while maintaining productivity? Give Computerease a call at (314) 432-1661 (MO) or (618) 346-8324 (IL) and we can provide all the IT support and strategy you need to keep your business up and running.

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