While safety is everyone’s #1 concern during a hurricane, we also understand the importance of business continuity before, during and after the storm. Business down time can be devastating to Small- or Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). Here are some tips to make sure you are prepared to get your business operations back up and running in… Read more »
Communication Tips Every Small Business Should Know
Here at Gage we understand the importance of communication within your business. Great communication can increase productivity, create a healthy culture and increase accountability, while poor communication can have the opposite effect. Here are a few tips every small business leader can implement to create a strong foundation for communication in their organization. Document Processes… Read more »
The Top IT Threats to Small Businesses and How to Deal With Them
Regardless of your industry, small businesses around the world are dealing with very similar IT problems. There are many obstacles and challenges business owners must overcome in order to remain operational, secure and successful. In smaller organizations, we know that you may not have an in-house IT specialist, and that can present unique challenges. We’re… Read more »
Stay Better Connected With GAGE
Since 1980, GAGE has designed, implemented and serviced business communication systems ranging in size from a few phones to hundreds of interconnected devices. Through the years, our service lines have also grown to include managed IT, cabling, and standby backup power. As a family-owned business, our diversified culture and connection to each other have laid… Read more »
The 3 Best Practices for Email Phishing Attacks
Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. According to PhishMe research, “91% of the time, phishing emails are behind successful cyber attacks.” The overwhelming majority of security breaches caused by phishing… Read more »
What are Your Business Telephone System Options in 2019?
With all the options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to deciding on a telephone system for your work environment. And if you already have one, why would you make a change? Many established companies have had the same telephone system for years, and they believe that if their system isn’t… Read more »
What Is Accession Unified Communications?
It’s no longer enough to have a business communications system only for voice calls from a desk phone. Modern businesses need to communicate over multiple channels – voice, video, email and messaging. Not only that – they also need them to be integrated and accessible anytime and from any device – desktop PC, laptop or… Read more »
4 Things that Set Cummins Generators Apart
GAGE is proud to offer a product line like Cummins that provides efficient, fully-integrated power generation systems built for reliability in uncertain circumstances. From homes to office buildings and medical facilities, their power generation products inspire confidence and keep the lights on. What sets Cummins generators apart? // Fuel Consumption Cummins fuel consumption beats other… Read more »
4 Reasons to Consider a Standby Generator
While many know about standby generators, there are still a lot of questions about how they work, how much they cost, and whether or not they are worth it. At the very least, power outages can be a minor inconvenience, but for many individuals and business owners alike, they can create very difficult and… Read more »
The 5 C’s of Cloud-Based Phone Systems
What exactly is a “cloud-based” phone system? Is it the same as VoIP? Is everything in the cloud these days? If you own a business, you may be asking yourself these questions, as more and more services migrate to the ubiquitous cloud. How is the cloud changing telephones as we know them, and what… Read more »