Technology Archives

Why Cloud Technology?

By Bill Wortman | Dec 20, 2012

There’s a good chance you’ve used cloud technology without even realizing it. Understanding cloud technology will help you make an informed decision on whether this rapidly growing field can work for you. This guide presents both the pros and the cons of taking your business into “the cloud.”

Email Security

By Shugo | Dec 20, 2012

There are an alarming number of ways that email can be intercepted or hacked. When you are transmitting personally identifiable information, such as social security numbers, bank accounts, credit card information, and more, you must take important precautions.

Building an Information Security Plan

By Shugo | Dec 20, 2012

Do you know what sensitive data your company has, or what you are doing to protect it? An Information Security Plan is a document outlining all this information in a clear way so that everyone in your organization understands potential risks, precautions, and protocols for data breaches.

2 Golden Rules of Small Business Security

By Shugo | Dec 20, 2012

Keeping your data secure can be an intimidating task, especially as you hear about all the possible threats. But don’t be overwhelmed by the task. These are the two most important tips for small business security. Whatever else you do, make sure these are part of your strategy.

How Do I Innovate?

By Matt Tarkenton | Dec 20, 2012

It’s easy to say that businesses need to innovate. But it’s a lot harder to actually do it! Successful innovation comes from your business’s core insights—the way you think and the way you use your resources, knowledge, and skills.

Reinvent Yourself Every Day

By Fran Tarkenton | Dec 19, 2012

For a business to be able to grow, it needs to be flexible enough to adapt to changes as they happen. You have to be willing to examine everything you do with a critical eye, and reinvent yourself every day. Never take a strategy for granted!

What Exactly Is a “Virtual Office”?

By Joel Maloff | Dec 18, 2012

The cost of telephone services for small businesses is expected to rise dramatically in the next few years. The use of “virtual office” phone services give small businesses the appearance and professionalism of larger companies, but at a much more economical price. For those of us involved in the creation and growth of voice communications…

The Basics of PCI Compliance

By Bluefin.com | Dec 18, 2012

Depending on how many credit card transactions your business processes every year, you are subject to different levels of certification from the Payment Card Industry, or PCI. Compliance is achieved and maintained through important security measures.

Lowering Online Fraud to Lower Transaction Fees

By Bluefin.com | Dec 18, 2012

Fraud risks are a significant driver of transaction fees, especially for merchants who process payments online. Merchant processors will assess your fraud risk exposure on a number of factors, and there are security measures you can put in place to reduce your transaction fees.

Saving Money While Going Green

By Will Adams | Dec 18, 2012

Have you thought about making your business more green, but worried about the cost? We have some solutions for you. There are plenty of affordable steps you can take to be more green—and even save a little money, too.