What happens to your business if your systems go down for a day? Or if ransomware locks up your customer data? Most small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are not prepared to answer that question. And in today's world, that's a major risk. A business continuity plan (BCP) gives you the roadmap to keep your operations...
Scammers have always preyed on generosity, but during the holiday season—when giving peaks and emotions soar—they intensify their efforts. Just a few years back, authorities dismantled a colossal telefunding scam responsible for making over 1.3 billion fraudulent donation calls and swindling in excess of...
Compliance may not have been much of a concern in the past, but today manufacturers are increasingly in the crosshairs of regulators. New standards like the FTC Safeguards Rule and NIST 800-171 are reshaping expectations for how manufacturing businesses handle data and secure their networks. Whether you need to meet...
Each year, a wave of new apps, gadgets, and so-called "game-changing" innovations hits the market. Most end up as mere distractions rather than true advancements. However, 2025 saw a select few straightforward tools that genuinely delivered—helping small business owners save precious time, reduce expenses, and...
Last December, a midsize company's accounts payable clerk received a suspicious text masquerading as a directive from her "CEO": Purchase $3,000 in Apple gift cards for clients, scratch off the codes, then email them. Though it seemed unusual, the message bore the boss's name and the holiday rush kept her busy. Before...