While small businesses lack the big budgets of their enterprise counterparts, that doesn’t make security any less of an issue for SMBs. In fact, small and medium businesses are more and more often the target of cyber criminals precisely because they generally have fewer security measures in place. So to ensure your business has enough […]
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4 Reasons Your Employees Are Using Dropbox
Dropbox is recognized as the first company that made cloud file sync simple and free. Today, with 400 million users as of June 2015, the service is one of the fastest growing in the world. But amidst this rapid adoption, business owners are asking, “Is Dropbox safe for my business to use?” Before we answer that question, let’s take a look at why employees are using Dropbox.
Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec, of Shark Tank fame, was the keynote speaker at an IT event I attended last week. (Thanks to Robin Robins for organizing such a great session!). In the relatively short time we spent with Robert, I learned a lot.
7 SEO mistakes you need to avoid
Creating an effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategy for your business’s website is a must if you want to establish a solid online presence. While this concept is nothing new, it is often overlooked by businesses. They resort to crude SEO practices that, far from being efficient, actually get their website into hot water with […]
Vulnerability exposed by WhatsApp bug
Vulnerabilities in the web-based version of popular instant messaging app WhatsApp recently left up to 200 million users exposed to hackers and malware. The bug was picked up by an Israeli IT security firm, and WhatsApp put a fix in place before news of the potential threat spread. Nevertheless, it highlights the need to remain […]
What a dislike button means for your business
On Facebook, the number of likes your business page gets is currency. It shows authority and that your business is popular with customers. So, what would happen if suddenly a dislike button were released? How would that impact your business? You may have recently heard that a Facebook dislike button is in the making. Here’s […]
Why you should consider self-service BI
Business intelligence (BI) tools are powerful platforms that allow organizations to gain significant insight into their business activities, clients, employees, infrastructure, and much more. But as data volume continues to grow exponentially, more and more business owners are realizing that traditional BI tools are becoming less effective – and so they turn towards a more […]
How to get a return on social media marketing
Do you ever feel like your social media efforts are going nowhere? Does it feel like you spend more and more time marketing your small business on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms, but with little return? Well, a recent survey reveals just how much ROI small business owners are actually gaining from their […]
Plugging those Pesky Time Leaks
Bethanne Kronick, Owner of SIMPLIFY!
Like an open window in July can suck the air-conditioned air out of your home, time leaks in our routines can sabotage productivity efforts at work. Here are a few common ones and some strategies to replace them with positive alternatives.
Are your employees prepared for disaster?
One of the most neglected aspects of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is what happens to employees. Much emphasis is put on protecting and recovering data, but your employees are just as valuable to keep your company running. By setting up your company’s BCP with detailed instructions on working from home during a disaster, your […]