Small Business Information Technology and Systems Essentials

Small Business Information Technology and Systems Essentials

You face many challenges as business owner. You are an expert in what you do and you shouldn’t have to become a computer expert. However, you do need to have a basic understanding of your technology needs. For some it is as simple as having a computer that goes to your local Starbucks office, while others have more complex needs. So, how do you approach your technology? What do you need to know when buying new hardware? How should you go about choosing services and software? And, if you need help, what should you expect of your consultant? Although one size does not fit all, what you will get from this presentation is a good foundation for moving forward with a more efficient, safe, and productive computing system.

Small Business Conference
SF State Downtown Campus
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Session 3, 1:30-3:00pm

Ken Maki, CEO, Syntegratek, Inc.
415-935-9961, 5214F Diamond Heights Blvd., Suite 504, San Francisco, CA  94131-2175
ken.maki@syntegratek.com, www.syntegratek.com

Biography:  Helping small businesses solve their technology issues is a passion and avocation for Ken Maki, CEO, Syntegratek, Inc. Ken has been working with computers since the mid 70’s and has been helping small businesses with their computer issues since the late 80’s. He has seen computing progress from the mainframe to the desktop and now into the cloud. His background is in corporate systems and he has a Master’s degree in Information Systems and has written 5 books and several magazine articles about computers and computing. Ken believes, "a computer is a computer. It doesn’t matter what type you have, what matters is whether or not it is doing what you need and want it to do."