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If you decide the time is right to buy business property you should go into the process knowing it’s going to be costly initially but that it could ultimately turn out to be a wise investment for both your business and your future. While renting business space is an option that could save you money…
Working from home is on the rise, and hackers are using this as an opportunity to step up ransomware attacks on businesses of all sizes. Ransomware is malware that is used to block a business’s access to critical data or services through encryption that locks files, and then the attackers demand a ransom payment for…
If your business relies on the Internet to sell goods or services, you should be concerned about the potentially damaging effects of a Distributed Denial of Service attack. A DDoS occurs when an attacker targets your website, slowing it to a crawl or totally blocking traffic, taking up your bandwidth, crashing servers, or attacking applications.…
One of the first things you’ll want to do if you’re starting a business is to get an Employer Identification Number, or EIN. This 9-digit number is used to identify your business for tax purposes and can even help protect you from identity theft because it can be used when dealing with vendors or clients…
As a business owner it’s great to see merchandise flying off the shelves and nerve wracking when it doesn’t. That’s the inventory your customers see, but how often do you take the time to check out your stockroom or warehouse? What’s there – or isn’t there – can be costly. Experts say you should monitor…
If you’re considering applying for a business loan from a financial institution, it will pay to be prepared. Experts say to expect close scrutiny of any loan request, because just as you are careful about the way you run your business a financial institution will protect itself by ensuring you’ll be able to repay a…
While cybercriminals might see value in everyone, experts warn that businesses are prime targets because they can be data and financial gold mines. That’s why company owners need to take cybercrime prevention seriously. Businesses collect a lot of information about their customers and they need to have it accessible. That’s where malicious Trojans and ransomware…
Customer service can be one of your most important keys to ongoing success. That’s because happy consumers can turn into repeat customers, and satisfied customers are likely to talk about their positive experiences to others. Think about it for a minute: Has a long wait or a lack of service or support made you happy?…
You hear a lot about the ease of shopping online, but did you know that you can harness the power of the internet to encourage people to walk into your brick and mortar store? While your regular customers know where you are, they don’t always know what you have on sale or if you’re having…
There are a variety of ways to get financing for your business, ranging from people you know to loans and credit options offered by financial institutions. Your choices also will depend on things like the status of your business and your credit rating. Getting money can be rough, especially if you’re just getting started. Without…
