Smart Tech Spending
Smart Tech Spending is a podcast designed to help growth-driven businesses and mission-driven nonprofits gauge the success of their technology investments and overcome the challenge of measuring their tech ROI. Hosted by Nicole Lefsky, cofounder and managing member of Jersey IT Group, each episode features an interview with an executive or thought leader discussing topics like: Are you spending too much or not enough when it comes to technology services? How to avoid unplanned tech expenses? What technology drives profitability? This show is ideal for business owners, managing partners, CFO's and office managers who oversee technology spending for their companies.
Episodes
11 episodes
Which Version of QuickBooks is Best and What's the Cost?
When it comes to QuickBooks, there've been many changes in pricing and versions recently. In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, accountant and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Ryan Di...
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Episode 11
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31:14
Technology Savings Most Businesses Overlook
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, Nicole discusses how businesses can save money on hosted subscriptions and licenses. She explains that companies are paying for subscriptions they may n...
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Episode 10
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5:40
How to Maintain Margins During a Software Outage
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I discuss the financial impact of losing access to essential software programs, following the global IT outage brought on by CrowdStrike. By answe...
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Episode 9
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9:28
How to Keep Business Up When the Internet’s Down with Adam Lefsky
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I’m joined by Adam Lefsky of Jersey IT Group to discuss the importance of having a failover Internet connect...
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Episode 8
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16:04
3 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Pricing Out IT Services with Nicole Lefsky
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I share 3 mistakes that businesses make when pricing out IT Services. I point out where companies can go wrong in their evaluation process which c...
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Episode 7
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10:22
Money-Saving Strategies to Prevent Fraud with Kellie Spawton
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I’m joined by fraud prevention and investigation expert Kellie Spawton who explains the bank's role when scammers steal from businesses and how companies can...
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Episode 6
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27:46
How to Gain Control of Rising Tech Costs with Nicole Lefsky
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I address the common question, “How can we lower our company's tech costs?” I uncover expenses that are often overlooked when budgeting for technology p...
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Episode 5
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7:34
What's the Right Type of Cyber Insurance with Brett Balsley?
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I am joined by Brett Balsley, president of BCA Insurance Group who sheds light on the differences between a standal...
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Episode 4
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29:25
Protecting Profits from Cyber Scams with Michelle Schaap
In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I’m joined by attorney Michelle Schaap of CSG Law who shares examples of how businesses can ward off financial and rep...
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Episode 3
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