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Your 2023 Technology Budget
I hope you have most of next year’s technology budget in place by now. Whether or not, here are some things to keep in mind. [...]
Business Spotlight | Smartria
Over Thanksgiving, we talked to Adrian Carr, the Chief Technology Officer for Smartria. I knew he’d been there long, so I asked him why. “I [...]
One Thing To Not Do in Your Business Network Security
There is only one thing you must not do to put your business network security at greater risk. Do nothing. Having secure network security is [...]
Cybersecurity Legal Risks You Need To Know
Most small business owners are not aware that there are already state-level laws that affect them. These laws typically cover things such as cybersecurity incidents, [...]
Shopping Season is Phishing Season
Words: 286, about 1-minute read The holidays are a ripe time for phishing scams They are a busy time for everyone, and scammers know that. [...]
Taking Action After Receiving A Negative Review
Every now and then, a bad review comes in. But in real life it happens. Here are two things you can take away from getting [...]
You’re Not A Navy Seal to Work Harder and Sleep Less
The most toxic element of small business culture is the belief that if you work long enough, hard enough— wake up early and go to [...]
4 Types of Cyber Security Topics All Employees Need
541 words, a two-minute read A staggering 95% of all cyber-attacks are successful due to human error. Hackers exploit weak points in a company's [...]
4 Types of Cyber Security Topics All Employees Need
541 words, a two-minute read A staggering 95% of all cyber-attacks are successful due to human error. Hackers exploit weak points in a company's [...]
Are you prepared for the hacker onslaught that will happen this holiday season?
Are you prepared for the hacker onslaught that will happen this holiday season? Hackers will be out in full force, trying to take down [...]
Overcome Stress and Doubt To Thrive In Business
Entrepreneurs face many challenges when trying to build their business, but possibly the greatest obstacle comes from within. It’s their doubt and stress about their [...]
Personal Backup
I mostly write about business and technology, but personal tech matters just as much and the same lessons apply. Last month my physical backup went [...]
5 Easy Things You Should Do to Protect Your Business Now
Let’s face it: no one likes to think about bad things happening to them, much less plan for them. We want to give you a [...]
SDP Planning Business Spotlight
In August I caught up with Rick Disharoon at SDP Planning and heard his “origin story.” This is a condensed version of the conversation. “Why [...]
Smart Brevity
Find Smart Brevity on Amazon The name of the new book out from Axios cofounders. Did you know your writing sucks if you [...]