Welcome to the second half of 2014! Where has the time gone? As we get back into the swing of work after a much-needed 3-day weekend, we hope everyone is enjoying the glorious summer weather. If we’re not having thunderstorms out here in the midwest, we’re enjoying warm, sunny days. Fortunately, we’re able to focus on […]
It looks like spring weather has decided to wait until closer to it’s official launch date before providing those of us in the midwest with a break from the freezing temperatures and inches upon inches of snow. As tough as Chicago winters can be, the summers generally prove to make up for it by providing […]
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is becoming more popular as businesses realize the many advantages to integrating a unified communications system into their organization. Companies large and small can benefit from transitioning to this updated technology which primarily allows users to make telephone calls over the internet as opposed to the traditional copper-wire systems. From […]
As we breeze into February, leaving the first month of the year behind, I can’t help but think…is it Spring yet? Here in the Chicagoland area, we’ve been hit with the coldest and snowiest Winter in quite a few years. While the negative temperatures and terrible roads are reason enough to stay in and work, […]
With the Thanksgiving holiday a mere two weeks away, it’s about time we begin to shift our focus to the end of the year. The holidays always feel like a celebration, even though they can be stressful, exhausting, and, on occasion, downright difficult. As we frantically begin to shop for gifts, bake holiday treats that […]
With fun-size candy and pumpkins fully-stocked, we head into the month of October with a sense of optimism that is ready for the changing of the seasons. September may have brought us the first day of Autumn, but October is the month that really puts the colorful season in full-swing. While we start to prepare […]
Change the Definition to Create Savings Momentum Saving money isn’t difficult. If it appears to be a tough task, it can be extremely beneficial to simply change the definition. Did you know that the word “save” has at least 10 definitions? Why keep the same definition if it’s not serving the intended purpose? Why stick […]
The month of September really knows how to make a person feel welcomed. Not only did we have the first weekday of the month off due to Labor Day, but the NFL season kicks-off within this first week as well (any fantasy football players out there?). With these last few weeks of Summer, we’re starting […]
A. RAK Consulting, Inc evaluates our clients’ needs based on their current telecom expenditures as well as the future of the company. We research our clients, review every possible option that would suit their needs and collect the pros, cons, and cost-savings (or lack there of) of each option available. In the end, we provide […]