Karen Nixon leads our service delivery operations teams to streamline efficiencies, ensure profitability, and enhance our customer’s experience.     So, let’s start from the beginning.  Where are you from originally?  I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky.  In 1995 I moved to Nashville, Tennessee to relocate for a job–Columbia Healthcare’s merger with HCA–and […]

This past weekend, a colossal cybersecurity attack on Colonial Pipeline Co., a major US pipeline spanning 5,500 miles long and transporting 45% of all jet fuel and gasoline consumed on the East Coast, sparked global outcry.  In fact, the attack is the most significant cyberattack on US critical infrastructure to date.  FBI have confirmed that […]

The recent extension to the tax filing deadline means there’s more time for you to prioritize safety and security as you’re sharing sensitive data online.  Here are some quick and easy check-backs to think about as you file this season.     First and foremost, file securely. If you file online, always file using a secure […]

There’s no doubt that as people, we should always acknowledge the incredible contributions women have made to our history, culture, and society.  Thankfully, the month of March is a healthy reminder and a great opportunity to celebrate women’s history, and we did just that with each of our seven #WomenOfConcept.   Throughout March, we sat […]

For accounting firms and CPAs professionals using Microsoft 365, there are quite a few beneficial features that, if you don’t already know about, you’ll want to know about this tax season.     Improving Productivity through Microsoft Lists         What is Microsoft Lists? Microsoft Lists is a smart, information tracking app designed […]

You may think that gaining an extra hour of sleep would have positive effects on your productivity, but studies have shown that’s not typically true.  The now shortened days and disruption to our bodies’ sleep and functionality can have astounding effects on our sleep cycles, mental clarity, health, and focus.     In the midst […]

Even in a remote-work world, it’s important to stay connected and share insights with peers and leaders of the larger business community.   Recently, we did just that as James Fields shared with cityCURRENT CEO, Jeremy Park, thoughts and philosophies on powering remote work for ourselves and our clients, retaining company culture, the important role […]

  If you weren’t scouring the internet for the top-rated collaboration and communication solutions before COVID, you certainly are now in your new virtual office.  Even post-pandemic, small businesses will need reliable technology that enables collaborative teamwork and streamlined communications between remote and onsite employees alike. A recent study by Global Workplace Analytics estimates that […]

Last week, we were joined by our friends at Microsoft to share some very effective and not-so-well-known tips and tricks to optimize your productivity with Microsoft Teams.  In this live demo, our friend David Branscome, Senior Cloud Architect, shared some really great features in Microsoft Teams that allow you to do simple things that are […]

Recently, we shared a training webinar on a widely popular and recommended online collaboration tool—Microsoft Teams.  These last few months of remote work has been an opportunity discover and adapt to new ways of communicating, collaborating, and increasing productivity.  Now that many are slowly reintegrating back into the workplace, we wanted to share some insights […]