Paula Carter

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Marketing Director

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Join date: Dec 29, 2025

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Paula Carter is the Marketing Director at Preferred Office Technologies, where she leads content strategy and brand messaging. She writes about IT services, cybersecurity, and practical technology tips to help small and mid-sized businesses stay protected and productive.

Posts (7)

Feb 10, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Tax Season Scams Are Starting Early: The W-2 Scam Hitting Small Businesses First

Tax season is ramping up across Northwest Arkansas, the Greater River Valley, and the Tulsa Oklahoma Metro . Your accountant is getting busier. Your bookkeeper is pulling reports. Payroll is finalizing W-2s and 1099s. But the first real tax-season problem most small businesses face isn’t a form . It’s a scam. And there’s one attack that shows up early every year because it’s simple, believable, and devastating for small businesses. Chances are, it’s already landed in someone’s inbox. What Is...

Feb 2, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Managed IT Services in Arkansas and Oklahoma: Ever Had an IT Relationship That Felt Like a Bad Date?

Jan 26, 2026 ∙ 3 min

New Year’s Resolutions for Cybercriminals: Why Cybersecurity for Small Business Matters in 2026

Somewhere right now, a cybercriminal is setting New Year’s resolutions too. They’re not building a vision board or promising to drink more water. They’re reviewing what worked in 2025 and planning how to steal more from small businesses in 2026. And yes, your business is on their list. Not because you’re careless. Because you’re busy. For businesses across Northwest Arkansas, The Greater River Valley and the Tulsa Metro in Oklahoma , that combination makes January one of the most dangerous...