Amanda Herstek, Author at Herstek & Associates, LLC

Making Microsoft 365 Work for NEPA SMBs & Nonprofits: Simple, Secure, and Budget‑Smart

By Amanda Herstek February 8, 2026Guides, Microsoft365

A real‑talk guide for NEPA SMBs & nonprofits who want modern tools without a meltdown—or a mega‑budget. Let’s be honest: a lot of us in NEPA are getting work done…

The Real Reason Hackers Target Nonprofits (And It’s Not What You Think)

By Amanda Herstek February 4, 2026Cybersecurity, Guides

Ask someone why hackers attack nonprofits, and they’ll probably mumble something like:“We don’t have money, so we’re safe.” Adorable. Also wrong. Hackers don’t target nonprofits because you’re rolling in cash.…

Have You Outgrown Your IT Without Even Knowing It?

By Amanda Herstek January 30, 2026Microsoft365

A Northeast PA SMB & Non‑Profit Reality Check** If your team in Northeast Pennsylvania is getting frustrated with slow systems, glitchy apps, or “work‑arounds” that somehow became normal… you’re already…

Why NEPA SMBs & Nonprofits Lose Files (and Patience)—and What To Do Before It Costs You

By Amanda Herstek January 28, 2026Microsoft365

If a critical file went missing today—grant backup, donor list, contract addendum—how long until work stalls, a deadline slips, or a board member starts emailing you at 10:47 p.m.? Lost…

Is AI Making Us Dumber? Or Are We Just Using It Wrong?

By Amanda Herstek January 27, 2026Articles, Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

Artificial intelligence is becoming the go‑to assistant in modern workplaces. Tools draft emails, summarize meetings, brainstorm content, troubleshoot problems, and even help us write policies. And while AI can absolutely…

The Ultimate Copilot Guide for SMB & Nonprofit Leaders

By Amanda Herstek January 19, 2026Copilot, Guides, Microsoft365

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Prompts to Maximize Time, Clarity & Impact Senior leaders in small organizations often juggle what feels like three full‑time jobs: strategic planning, daily operations, and constant…

🌄 10 Problems NEPA Small Businesses Don’t Realize Microsoft 365 Already Solves

By Amanda Herstek January 14, 2026Guides, Microsoft365

…and how you can stop overpaying, overcomplicating, and over-stressing. Running a small business in Northeastern PA means wearing… well… all the hats. 🎩🎩🎩From emails to invoices to onboarding to customer…

NEPA SMBs, Nonprofits & Leaders Guide: Which Pill Should You Take? Microsoft 365 + Copilot vs Google Workspace + Gemini

By Amanda Herstek January 7, 2026Guides, Microsoft365

You’re juggling clients, donors, board meetings, and snow‑day schedules in Northeast PA. You don’t need tech‑speak—you need tools that help your team write, meet, share, and protect sensitive info without…

The Cloud vs. Local Servers: A Futuristic Guide for Modern Businesses

By Amanda Herstek November 14, 2025Articles, Backup, Guides

Cloud vs. Local Servers: Which is best for your business? Explore this Star Wars-inspired guide to IT infrastructure, security, and scalability

Why “We’ll Just Hire Experts When Needed” Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think

By Amanda Herstek November 5, 2025Articles

Thinking of hiring IT experts only when something breaks? Discover why this reactive approach costs more than proactive managed services—and how MSPs save time, money, and stress.