Cloud computing has been around for a while now, but because of the initial startup investments, a lot of small businesses have not yet made the jump to this new technology. In some cases, this may be a wise decision, because the tools and resources the cloud offers might not be necessary in such a small office. However, the cloud has made it possible for SMBs to access powerful tools and services – enough that it’s actually possible for them to compete on some level with much larger companies

Most cloud solutions can be divided into two categories: public and private clouds. Both of them have some benefits and drawbacks that could impact the costs and productivity in your small office, so it’s important to understand the differences.