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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [It’s Probably Time to Consider a Change](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/it-s-probably-time-to-consider-a-change) Tuesday, 26 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![It’s Probably Time to Consider a Change](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_update_235450155_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/it-s-probably-time-to-consider-a-change "It’s Probably Time to Consider a Change") Ask anyone that runs a business and they’ll tell you that it’s not one thing, it’s dozens of interconnected tasks that make up an efficiently functioning business. The smaller a business is, the more that the people that work in it need to do. This month, we wanted to discuss how even small investments in technology can make a massive difference in the way a business operates. Tags: [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/it-s-probably-time-to-consider-a-change#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/it-s-probably-time-to-consider-a-change) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Four Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/four-practical-uses-of-artificial-intelligence) Thursday, 24 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Four Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_AIchatbot_580585419_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/four-practical-uses-of-artificial-intelligence "Four Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence") In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can revolutionize small businesses. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make intelligent decisions, AI has the potential to streamline operations, improve customer service, and drive growth. Let’s explore some practical applications of AI that can benefit small businesses and help them thrive in today's competitive landscape. Tags: [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Artificial Intelligence](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/four-practical-uses-of-artificial-intelligence#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/four-practical-uses-of-artificial-intelligence) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Technology Pain Points You’ll Need to Confront](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-technology-pain-points-you-ll-need-to-confront) Saturday, 26 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Technology Pain Points You’ll Need to Confront](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_businessPainPoints_598561548_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-technology-pain-points-you-ll-need-to-confront "5 Technology Pain Points You’ll Need to Confront") Business doesn’t always go the way you want it to, so many will turn to technology. Unfortunately, without the right strategies in place, organizations can run into problems integrating the right technology. This month, we take a look at some of the biggest IT pain points your business can face. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-technology-pain-points-you-ll-need-to-confront#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-technology-pain-points-you-ll-need-to-confront) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Copilot AI Set to Make Microsoft 365 More Powerful](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/copilot-ai-set-to-make-microsoft-365-more-powerful) Tuesday, 29 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Copilot AI Set to Make Microsoft 365 More Powerful](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_AIcopilotSoftware_563208173_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/copilot-ai-set-to-make-microsoft-365-more-powerful "Copilot AI Set to Make Microsoft 365 More Powerful") Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral technology for modern businesses, but you can’t just roll up to the AI store and get some AI. The machine learning algorithms that make up modern AI are integrated into the software that your business relies on. Microsoft, long known for being amongst the top business computing companies, has begun to integrate AI into their software. One place that most businesses will get first-hand experience with this technology is through their Microsoft 365 subscription. We will introduce you to Microsoft Copilot and what benefits it ultimately brings users. Tags: [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Artificial Intelligence](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Microsoft 365](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft-365) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/copilot-ai-set-to-make-microsoft-365-more-powerful#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/copilot-ai-set-to-make-microsoft-365-more-powerful) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Should Make a Strategic Investment in Your Business’ Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/you-should-make-a-strategic-investment-in-your-business-technology) Thursday, 31 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![You Should Make a Strategic Investment in Your Business’ Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_techInvestment_614692446_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/you-should-make-a-strategic-investment-in-your-business-technology "You Should Make a Strategic Investment in Your Business’ Technology") All small business owners are searching for ways to ensure their organization's long-term success. The truth is that it takes a dedication to building strategies that allows your business to get in the fast lane and stay there; and these strategies aren’t always easy to find. Let’s discuss how leaning into solid technology investment can help bring you closer to your goals. 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