Jeff Pastorius

Boss shakes an employees hand after her promotion.

Employee retention strategies for small business owners

Hiring and training new employees is costly and time-consuming, requiring resources that could be used to grow your small business. Employee retention is important for any business, but especially small businesses with a small number of employees integral to business…

A small business team uses a hybrid working model, with some in office and some videoconferencing during a meeting.

Small business hybrid working models

The digital workforce is growing and work from home has become common, but individual businesses may define hybrid work in different ways. There are several unique models for hybrid work based on a business’s needs and operations. Hybrid working models can provide…

Telehealth isn't just for primary care; you can also see specialists.

Advancements in telehealth services

There are a number of potential obstacles to maintaining good health care practices. Financial troubles, unpleasant symptoms, limited appointment times and more can all get in the way of receiving important medical services. Such common life issues are just one of the…

Business continuity planning is important for small businesses too.

Building a small business continuity plan

In the face of a natural disaster or another significant disruption to daily life—like a pandemic—it can be difficult to rebuild. For small business owners in particular, picking up the pieces and starting to serve customers again can be especially difficult. In fact,…

Building fiber-optic infrastructure takes a lot of planning.

Building fiber optic infrastructure

Fiber internet has become a popular internet service due to its speed and reliability. With fast download speeds and higher reliability, there are many benefits of fiber internet. But what is fiber internet and what needs to happen to bring it to your city?…

There are four stages of business growth.

How to manage the stages of small business growth

Starting a small business comes with challenges and setbacks, requiring its leaders to make strategic decisions for growth. However, the need for growth doesn’t stop once your small business has taken off. Building a thriving and sustainable small business involves…

Secure video conferences can help your team stay safe and productive.

Tips for a secure video conference

From personal chats with family to healthcare visits to business meetings, video conferencing tools are helping people get through daily life. Though this way of communicating has made day-to-day life more convenient, the sharing of business-confidential…

Internet bandwidth is needed for video conferencing.

How to determine bandwidth needs for your small business

For small businesses, a fast and reliable internet connection is crucial. Slow internet makes getting work done even harder. It can decrease productivity and ruin videoconferences. It can bog down cloud applications and prevent speedy customer service. And it might…

Online gaming safety tips can keep the whole family stay safe.

Online gaming safety: Tips to prevent cyberbullying and more

Over the past several decades, online gaming has evolved into one of the most popular entertainment industries in the world. However, with many advancements and improvements also comes new dangers. Online gaming now often includes multiplayer options that involve…

P2P payments are becoming widely popular among business owners.

Understanding P2P payments for business owners

For the modern consumer out dining with friends, the task of splitting the bill can seem like a headache, especially if cash is not available. However, with the rise of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle, consumers can enjoy the…

What is a VPN and do you need one for your small business?

Do I need a VPN for my small business?

Virtual private networks, more commonly known as VPNs, have become an important tool for cybersecurity over the last few years. Thanks to the pandemic and the increase in remote work, VPN usage is up all over the world.  As a small business owner, you might be…

Fiber internet is the fastest residential internet technology widely available in the market.

Top questions and answers on fiber internet

While searching for an internet provider, you may have come across the term fiber internet and wondered what it is and how it is different from other internet options. Fiber internet is the fastest residential internet technology widely available in the market. It…

A surge protector can help protect electronics from lightning

How to protect electronics from lightning

The onset of a thunderstorm can be cause for concern in your household, especially if you have young children or pets who are afraid of storms. However, storms also bring the dangerous possibility of lightning striking your home, which can cause damage to your…

Spam calls are often robocalls.

Why am I getting so many spam calls?

Spam calls invade our lives constantly, and they are on the rise. According to a recent USA Today article, January 2021 averaged 129.5 million spam calls per day, an increase of 3.7% compared to December. You may not have noticed, but robocalls declined significantly…

Make sure to add transferring your CenturyLink internet to your moving checklist.

Your checklist for moving to a new home

Packing and moving boxes are only a few parts of the moving process. While moving to a new home can be stressful, keeping track of everything you’ll need to do in the months leading up to your move will make the experience easier. Save or print out this moving…

Get your friends together for an outdoor movie night.

Ideas for your outdoor movie night

Finding family-friendly activities for summer nights doesn’t need to be difficult – watching a movie under the stars can be a cost-effective pastime for the entire season. An outdoor movie night is more convenient than going to the movie theater and more exciting than…

Man waves hello on a videoconference with coworkers.

Videoconferencing etiquette 101

Videoconferencing is an important tool in keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive. As remote work continues to be vital part of the modern workplace, understanding videoconferencing etiquette remains necessary for success. Videoconferencing in the modern…

Dads of all ages will love tech gifts.

Father’s Day tech gifts

Are you looking for a great gift to give Dad on Father’s Day? Consider gifting some of the latest tech. If your dad is a tech nerd, these Father’s Day tech gifts are right up his alley. Help him up his smart home game with doorbell cameras who tell him who is at the…

Woman on a laptop takes steps to protect herself online.

Online privacy best practices

In many ways, technology makes life easier for us. We pay bills online, connect quickly with friends on social media and rely on navigation apps to provide us with directions. However, living in the digital era is not without its downsides. In the past decade, there…

A small business owner updates his website to boost his digital presence

3 steps to enhance your digital presence

Want to grow your small business? It’s time to get online. In today’s digital age, small and medium-sized business owners need to take advantage of digital real estate to be successful. The internet offers numerous solutions for small business owners, from…

When it comes to watching videos on your smartphone, your internet speed matters.

A guide to comparing internet speeds

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet speed, starting service at a new home, or are reconsidering your bandwidth needs for remote work, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself a bit confused while comparing internet speeds. We’ve got you covered with an…

Jump start your small business with handy accounting apps

Accounting apps for small business owners

Would you like to help your small business take off? Start by simplifying your finances. Knowing how to manage your finances is the foundation for a successful business. And technology is an excellent way to increase your productivity in this area. Accounting apps and…

Watch live sports and NFL games from the comfort of your home

Streaming sports: watch NFL games live

Each day, more sports lovers are going cable-free. Are you ready to join their team? Explore this guide from CenturyLink to find out how you can watch NFL games live and more without cable. Streaming: a game changer for sports fans Streaming services have transformed…

Young boy at home learning setup for school

The ultimate home learning setup

Just as the world has been asked to adjust to the New Normal, schools were forced to adapt to distance learning or blended learning environments. No matter if it’s a household with young learners or college students, people are having to get creative when it comes to…

Internet for gaming: what you need to know

Internet for gaming: what you need to know

As gaming technology continues to emerge and evolve, efficient internet connection is more important than ever. Options such as CenturyLink fiber internet can help provide you with a fast, reliable connection to improve latency in gaming, as well as facilitate quicker…

The rise of mindful digital wallpaper themes

The rise of mindful digital wallpaper themes

In an increasingly virtual world, digital wallpaper themes are emerging as a way to personalize our digital spaces. We are living in an age of unprecedented digital connectivity. The rise of high-speed internet opportunities, like fiber internet from CenturyLink, in…

How to create a smart apartment

How to create a smart apartment

You’re likely already familiar with the term “smart home.” Smart home technology is usually marketed to homeowners specifically to help busy families save time during the day or to offer extra layers of protection homes. But what about apartment dwellers? If you…

6 customer appreciation ideas for small businesses

6 customer appreciation ideas for small businesses

Why do your customers choose to shop with you or use your services? Maybe your business offers stellar products or services, or you provide great customer service, or your location is the most convenient option for them. Maybe you’ve used marketing or other…

How to secure your home WiFi network and router

How to secure your home WiFi network and router

Entire households now rely on wireless internet—from smartphones and laptops to smart home devices and gaming systems. WiFi offers incredible convenience, dependability, and flexibility for everyday work and play. But it can also expose you to the ever-increasing…