You’re never too small to be attacked. Breaches at big companies like Target, Sony and Wells Fargo make the news, but hackers are attacking smaller companies as well. They’re looking for small companies who are in the supply chain for larger companies or businesses who accept credit cards as a form of payment. Hackers don’t just show up. They look for
Cyber Security Know The Enemy
Your heart rate increases, your palms get sweaty and your eyes are glued to the message on the computer screen: *************************************** The FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
Are You One Of “The Brave Ones?”
Last Friday I attended Leadercast 2015; the theme was “The Brave Ones”. The event featured 10 speakers including brave ones such as Malala Yousafzai, (the young woman who was shot by the Taliban because she advocated for the education of women) and Rudy Giuliani who led his city through horrific 9-11 ordeal. When asked about bravery, they said they never thought
What To Do When You’re Short On Cash
If songs were written about business they would be full of verses about cash. To thrive your business needs people, service, products – but the bottom line is cash. Businesses with cash live, businesses without cash die.
Blue Zones Are Not About Pills Or Politics
Chances are you’re going to live a lot longer. If you’re a man living in the United States, your life expectancy is 76 years. If you’re a woman, it’s 81.
Retaining Top Employees Should Be Your #1 Priority
One of the most frustrating aspects of owning a business is having valuable team members quit. Good employees are worth their weight in gold, especially in today’s market where there is strong demand to fill key roles in high growth companies. Not only is it challenging to find a new employee who meshes with your company culture, a recent SHRM
Do You Schedule A “Kick In The Seat Of Your Pants” Review?
Are you experiencing winter doldrums? Easter’s over but no matter what the calendar says, spring isn’t here yet. The first quarter of 2015 has come and gone. How’s your year going so far?
6 Business Lessons I’ve Learned From Charlie
April is Autism Acceptance Month. My nephew Charlie is intelligent, funny and a snappy dresser. He taught himself to read by the time he was four, loves the Green Bay Packers, fifties music and Andy Griffith TV shows. He is also autistic.
Have You Watered Your Customers Lately?
My husband is engaged in a serious conversation with the United States Postal Service about why it takes a package 8 days to travel 400 miles. To their credit, USPS is doing a commendable job of keeping him informed of their activity on his behalf. That positive activity doesn’t however get the product to his customer any faster, and the
Discipline, Accomplishment And Self-Worth
People procrastinate. Procrastination, distraction and being overwhelmed are usually signs of fear. They fear not being good enough, of being criticized or of being insufficient. Activities get postponed and moved from one To-Do list to another.