Pros and Cons of Being “Up In the Cloud”

Cloud computing has become a buzzword in recent times similar to what internet was a decade ago. Businesses large and small are jumping on that bandwagon like there is no tomorrow. The IT service providers are also moving at a rapid pace to develop the cloud computing functionality and offer it at the lowest possible price to their customers. But is cloud computing all the hype without any substance. Looking at the adoption by businesses it doesn’t appear to be. Sure there are pros and cons of using cloud based system over tradition IT infrastructure. Below we explain what they are and how you can take advantage of the latest phenomenon known as cloud.

Pros of Cloud Computing

Environment Friendly

Moving your business to the cloud is cost effective for many reasons, but if you want to help planet Earth while you’re there, it takes less resources to compute information. When servers are not used, the infrastructure will usually scale down, consuming less power and energy and therefore reduces your carbon footprint.

More Storage Space

In comparison to a personal computer, the cloud can store much more data, eliminating worries about running out of storage space and at the same time spares businesses the need to keep upgrading their computer hardware with every new operating system that comes by, further reducing the overall I.T. cost.

How Does Office Décor Impact Your Small Business

The décor of your office says a lot about your business, just like the appearance of a person says a lot about him or her. When interviewing a candidate for a job would you hire someone who looks disheveled and is not dressed appropriately? I didn’t think so. Then why would a client hire your services if your office looks decrepit. How the office looks from outside and inside impacts how your clients perceive your business and how much business you get from them. I have come across several clients who decided against hiring a lawyer or an accountant after they visited their office that looked awful. So how can you improve the office décor, and in turn your business?



There are two aspects of the office décor that you need to pay attention to – inside and outside.

Outside Décor

The outside of your office builds the first impression in client’s mind. If it doesn’t look appealing they will immediately form the opinion about the state of your business thinking you can’t even afford to spend to take care of the building. You need to keep proper maintenance of the walls, roof and all other external sides of the building. That is the minimum you can do. In addition, you should pay attention to landscape and plant colorful plants and flowers with attractive smell that attracts not only bees, but clients as well!