Computer infections: From the Wild West to the new sheriff
Is anti-virus software still relevant? Trick question Computer viruses are not extinct. They are a vast and ever present danger. The issue at hand is…
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Bad credit can harm career aspirations
Your good credit or bad credit might do the talking for you with Human Resources. With the exception of 11 states, employers can check your credit report…
The ins and outs of boring business meetings
Meetings have become so systemic in the workplace that a host of names have arose to describe the frequent gatherings. Here are some steps to increase…
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Some drawbacks of working at home Ready to abandon the office to work at home? Before you do, remember the hum drum, or no hum drum, can become mind…
New presidency expected to bring changes for business
With the changing of the guard in the presidency and Congress following this year’s elections, small business owners are among the segments that stand to…
New ideas on training
ln the world of Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter, employees just don’t want to sit down with a 400 page book for training. Employers are responding….
Hackable employees
Business email compromise has cost businesses $2.3 billion between October 2013 and February 2016, according to recent figures from the FBI. Business has…
Work Notes: Training well
Training well If the company is sending you out for some pricey training, there are a few things you can do to get the most bang for the company’s buck….
When not to share
As we all learned in kindergarten, sharing is a wonderful thing. Unless you are sharing your cold. According to a National Sanitation poll of more than…
The hidden problems with offshore freelancers
Outsourcing small projects offshore looks mighty attractive to a small business person facing high domestic costs for small projects. But outsourcing has…