The Remote Work Security Gap No One Talks About
Remote work has been a game-changer. Lower overhead. Happier employees. Wider talent pool. All wins. But there’s a catch: every remote login, home Wi-Fi network, and personal device your team uses is another open door a hacker might walk through.…
Why We Hire Bartenders to Run Your IT
It might sound unconventional, but at Hermetic Networks, your first line of technical support probably used to sling drinks. And that’s by design. Founder Jeff Hughes has built his team by finding talented, ambitious people in the restaurant and service…
No Grand Plan: The Unlikely Origin Story of Hermetic Networks
Many founder stories begin with a flash of inspiration or a meticulously crafted business plan. The story of Hermetic Networks begins in a parent’s basement after getting kicked out of college. Jeff Hughes didn’t found the company; he inherited it…
Your IT Provider’s Culture Directly Impacts Your Business. Here’s Why.
In the high-turnover world of IT, many companies treat technicians as interchangeable cogs, leading to burnout and inconsistent service. At Hermetic Networks, founder Jeff Hughes takes the opposite approach. “You’re only as good as the people that you bring with…
The Unseen Weight on Every Business Owner’s Shoulders
Ask a business owner what the hardest part of their job is, and you might expect to hear about cash flow, marketing, or personnel. But for Jeff Hughes of Hermetic Networks, it’s something more personal and profound: the relentless pressure.…
Why We Believe in a Blueprint, Not a Role Model
When asked about his childhood heroes, Jeff Hughes, founder of Hermetic Networks, gives a surprising answer: “I don’t think so… I didn’t like to look up to people.” In a business world saturated with advice to “be like Steve Jobs”…
This Is How Kids Get Into Trouble Online
Here’s the truth about online risks for kids. They don’t show up when you’re sitting right there beside them. They show up the moment you’re busy… when you’re cooking dinner, answering a call, or assuming everything is fine because your…
The Accountant Who Vanished and the Lesson That Lasted Forever
“There’s always going to be things that you don’t know.” That hard-won wisdom from Hermetic Networks founder Jeff Hughes came at a high price. Early in his business, he hired an accountant who seemed like a good fit. That accountant…
How a Dead Server and a Handshake Deal Launched a Business
Confidence isn’t born in a vacuum; it’s forged in the field. For Jeff Hughes, that forge was the office of an HVAC company with a catastrophic server failure. “Their server had multiple failed hard drives, and it was just completely…
What Do You Do When the Money Runs Out? You Don’t Quit.
Every business faces existential threats, but none is more terrifying than an empty bank account. Hermetic Networks’ founder, Jeff Hughes, faced that moment head-on. “I ran out of money and I don’t know how I managed to pay rent,” he…
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