A work phone or device is exactly that: an instrument meant for the job. While that doesn’t mean checking personal email here or there is a bad thing, it does mean that the company property should be used primarily for what it’s meant for, work. Fiberlink recently did a study on the topic that brought over 2 million...
Read MoreEffective marketing will lead to customer’s contacting your business, via phone, walk-in, or email. Some believe this to be the goal to marketing, however, it only leads next phase in the actual sale. The most important, and often overlooked step, is to keep the customer there and to create loyalty. Here are four simple actions that can go...
Read MoreWe all have certain apps we like to use and that we use for business and for pleasure. However, we don’t think of everything on our own, and sometimes knowing a certain app is out there can improve our lives tremendously. Here are just a few apps you may not have known existed for your Apple or Android...
Read MorePowerful and successful companies are driven by their Chief Executive Officer. As they transition to a new officer, it is always paramount to find the right person. The business culture will largely influence the personality of the new CEO, but there are three critical traits that are fundamental. Once these attributes are identified, the personality will only influence...
Read MoreNaturally, success for a company doesn’t involve just one or two things, and everything a company does is important. However, each and every one of those components needs to be done correctly to find success, and one of those components is customer service. Customer service is incredibly important to any company looking to succeed, especially if they depend...
Read More“Smartwatch†may sound like a good gag gift, but in recent months, it’s become the talk of the technology town. Samsung has started marketing the first available smartwatch, and while the reviews are currently mixed, the prediction is that it’ll catch on pretty fast because of its handiness. Let’s look at a couple of facts about the new...
Read MoreStarting or expanding a business is work, and a lot of it. Likewise, undertaking a new project can be quite consuming. Oftentimes we find that the most difficult hurdle can be convincing those around you. Arm yourself with the right persona, and confidently portray what you plan. Know where you’re going, and how. A business and/or project plan...
Read MoreAttacks on web users are becoming all too common. Kaspersky Lab’s senior security researcher, Fabio Assolini, says “[The user] needs to know that an extension can access everything you do in the browser, all the data, passwords and the websites visited. So it’s very important not to install unknown extensions. The situation gets worse when the malicious extension...
Read MoreBusinesses are at a greater risk of being robbed by their own employees, than by a random individual. Being proactive is the best prevention; create an atmosphere of awareness, direct employee attitudes, and put caution first in all internal procedures. Here are five tips for implementing simple fraud prevention actions. Management should discourage fraud. Expect an atmosphere of...
Read MoreWe’ve seen fingerprint sensors on computers for a while, but as far as a built-in security feature that only responds to your fingerprints, there hasn’t been anything substantial until now. Apple is calling it Touch ID, and it comes automatically with their new iPhone 5S. It’s only a matter of time until we see this feature installed on...
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