Mandy Herstek wwrites about Microsoft 365 productivity, business operations, process improvement, and helping small businesses get more value from the tools they already own.
Mandy focuses on practical advice that helps teams work smarter, stay organized, and improve efficiency.
Cybersecurity advice usually sounds something like this: “Use strong passwords.”“Enable multi-factor authentication.”“Update your systems.”“Train your employees.” All good advice. Also, all advice most business owners have heard so many times…
Most NEPA businesses and nonprofits already pay for Copilot. They just don’t realize which Copilot they’re using. Because when people hear “Copilot,” they often think: That expensive AI upgrade Microsoft…
Let’s be honest. In theory, we’re all paperless.In practice? Sticky notes still run a surprising amount of business and nonprofit life in NEPA. They’re on monitors.On binders.On desks.On printers that…
(Even the Non‑Technical Ones) Most organizations don’t think they have an IT problem. What they actually have is a steady stream of interruptions, workarounds, small frustrations, and “can you just…
A Practical Reality Check for SMBs & Nonprofits in NEPA If you’re an executive or administrator at a small business or nonprofit in Northeast PA, your phone is already working…
(Small Businesses Don’t Have to Go Without One) If you’ve ever looked at a Fortune 500 org chart, you’ve probably wondered: Why do they need that many Chiefs? Chief Technology…
Let’s be honest about what’s really happening. Most business and nonprofit leaders aren’t afraid of artificial intelligence itself.They’re afraid of waking up one day and realizing AI has already shaped…
Said Every Business—Right Before It Quietly Started Using AI Anyway. When small businesses and nonprofits hear “AI adoption,” many picture robots taking over jobs, lawsuits written by chatbots, or fire…
(Or: Why “Which AI Is Better?” Is Still the Wrong First Question) Lately, I’ve been hearing through the grapevine: “Claude is just better.”“Gemini wins because it’s Google.”“Isn’t Copilot just ChatGPT…