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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [    Save Money ](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/save-money)

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##  [Downtime Is Always Extremely Costly](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/downtime-is-always-extremely-costly)

  Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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Imagine this: a factory floor is silent, machines are turned off, and workers stand around with nothing to do. Or think of an office where employees sit idle because the computer system is down. This is downtime—a period when a business’ operations drag to a halt. While it might not seem like a big deal initially, downtime is one of the most significant drains on a company’s resources. In this month’s newsletter, let’s take a look at why this is.

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##  [How to Waste Less Money on Printing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-waste-less-money-on-printing)

  Friday, 17 November 2023

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It’s very easy for printing to become a massive resource sink for your business, contributing to a considerable amount of waste. Businesses often take measures to lessen the amount of paper consumption in the workplace to help offset the cost of printing. Let’s look at some ways you can prevent printing from eating away at your profits.

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##  [You Shouldn’t Let Opportunity Cost Dictate Your Path Forward](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/you-shouldn-t-let-opportunity-cost-dictate-your-path-forward)

  Friday, 12 November 2021

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Have you ever felt the anxiety of missing out on something for no real logical reason? This fear, also known as the “fear of missing out,” (or FOMO) is applicable not just in social situations, but in the business and professional world as well. The concept might seem rather juvenile in nature, but it is a very real thing that can influence your actions… and not always in a positive way.

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##  [A Few Budget Options for Your 2020 Smartphone Search](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/a-few-budget-options-for-your-2020-smartphone-search)

  Friday, 27 November 2020

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For the past couple of weeks we’ve taken a look at the 2020 flagship smartphones as well as some innovative new devices that are available now. This week, we will take a look at some of the budget options that are available to consumers. Not everyone has $1,000 to pay for a smartphone, but there are some pretty solid options out there that can provide a sufficient user experience to meet people’s mobile challenges. Let’s take a look at some of the options.

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##  [Flip and Fold: Innovative New Smartphones](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/flip-and-fold-innovative-new-smartphones)

  Friday, 20 November 2020

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Last week, we explored the flagship smartphone market. This week we thought we would explore some innovative new devices. There have been some advances in some of the technology used by smartphone manufacturers to create cool new features. Today, we take a look at some of these devices.

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##  [Small Businesses Make Progress with Managed Services](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/small-businesses-make-progress-with-managed-services)

  Monday, 07 September 2020

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For a lot of businesses, 2020 has seen some major challenges. Many SMBs feel like they are in a snow globe attached to a paint mixer that is always switched on. With all the problems laid out in front of them, many businesses have decided that in order to protect their business that they would subscribe to a strategy of proactivity. Let’s take a look at a couple of ways managed services help keep you ahead.

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##  [Technology that Helps Stretch Capital](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/technology-that-helps-stretch-capital)

  Thursday, 28 May 2020

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Running a business is often a circus. Many times, it requires several juggling acts and a dog and pony show to just get things done. This couldn’t be more true nowadays as business owners are considering how to get out from under the quarter where COVID-19 took away revenue streams and caused many businesses to temporarily close their doors. Today, we’re going to look at some ways you can stretch your capital to try and return to business-as-usual.

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##  [An Introduction to the Gig Economy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/an-introduction-to-the-gig-economy)

  Monday, 08 April 2019

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Business owners have a lot of trouble finding top talent--especially some that are limited by certain geographical factors. Rather than go all-in on finding the much-coveted full-time job, many professionals are instead opting to provide expertise as a service. This is essentially freelancing, and the number of workers who partake in this “gig economy” has increased substantially. It has quickly become the norm for a lot of organizations.

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