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Oculus Partners with Xbox, Gains New Hand Controller
Xbox creator, Microsoft, is saying it will “change the face of virtual reality,” and Oculus owners are saying the same. Oculus has partnered with Xbox, and some big things are happening at both companies. We’ve seen virtual reality tinkerers for many decades as technology has improved and allowed us to do bigger and better things […]
How to Help Your Customers Deal With an Increase in Your Rates
Sometimes you just have to raise your prices, and while that’s never a bad thing in your book, some customers may find themselves upset that they suddenly owe you more money monthly than they did before. A classic example of this is when Netflix increased their prices by almost 60%. Was it still a good […]
The Dangers of “One Size Fits All” Thinking
Not everyone is going to do things the way you do them. Not everyone is going to raise children like you do, and not everyone is going to eat the same way you do. Most importantly, not everyone is going to run a business like you, and not everyone is going to purchase like you […]
Does Your Business Need a Brick and Mortar Storefront?
Amazon has started adding brick and mortar stores, and several other large online retailers have started to consider doing so as well. While internet transactions are gaining traction, face-to-face sales still eat up the majority of the market, especially with the integration of smart phone apps into regular shopping. Having a more traditional storefront can […]
Ways You Can Appeal to Tablet and Mobile Phone Audiences
Gone are the days where no one had a computer, and gone are the days that no one had a smart phone to browse the internet. The uprising of the mobile device that can be used to pay bills, send all kinds of messages and conduct business has begun. If you’re not appealing to these […]
How to Help Your Business Save on Postage Costs
You might not think that postage is costing you that much, but even if you only do one or two mail campaigns a year, they can still result in thousands of dollars in stamps. Now that “forever” stamps are up to almost fifty cents apiece, a single mailer takes a significant chunk out of your […]
How Do You Keep Your Business Alive During Difficult Times?
Sales are plummeting, and as a small business owner, you might not have a ton of extra fluff to lean on while you wait for things to recover. The worst part is that there isn’t anything you can do about it; it’s just a regular economic slump, and you’re stuck dealing with it…or giving in. […]
Maintaining Security On Public Wi-Fi
Gone are the days of having to seek out a Wi-Fi network in order to gain access to a company’s servers. Today, Wi-Fi networks are readily available everywhere and are often free for anyone to use. While this makes it much easier for your employees to work from almost anywhere, it does add significant security […]
Can You Run Your Small Business From Your Smartphone?
Running a business is tough, and running one when you’re on the go a lot is even tougher. Sure, hiring a second-in-command that can do the things you do when you’re gone is a great thing to do, but only if you can currently afford a second-in-command. When it’s just you, things can be a […]
Thanking Those Who are Loyal to Your Business
Thanksgiving might not be here yet (though it’s just around the corner), but that doesn’t mean you can’t show your employees and clients just how much you appreciate them and everything that they do. In fact, appreciating those who keep your company running should be a year-round sort of thing, even if you just do […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
