Category: Lifestyle
Would Your Employees Pass This Test?
September 29, 2018No company wants to become the next Sony or Target. Hacks affecting high-profile companies have caused major headlines and businesses have become increasingly wary. Data shows phishing emails are often the entry points for hackers. Employees who click on links in scam emails could potentially unleash malware or provide access to fraudsters. Canada ranks second worldwide for hosted phishing sites, ahead of Egypt and Russia. In past years, companies’ tech gurus handled cyber issues. Now high-level management is involved. While…Scratch & Scam: Lottery Losses
August 13, 2018At today’s convenience stores and gas stops, customers can fuel their cars, pick up a quick snack or cup of coffee, and take a chance at winning millions. Convenience stores and gas stops make a steady income from the sale of lottery tickets and online lottery sales. The lottery sales are also a draw to bring customers to the stores so customers will make other purchases while in the store. Just as customers are drawn to the thrill of the…What is Your Roomba Vacuuming Up?
March 29, 2018Facebook, Bluetooth, the iPod, "smart" televisions: innovations in the past few years have transformed the way we live. Nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone. By 2020, it is expected each person worldwide will have more than six connected devices on average. The “internet of things” is a technological development with an increasing presence in our daily lives. The internet of things refers to the ability of everyday objects to send and receive data and connect to the Internet. If…Put Yourself First
July 12, 2016Running a small business isn’t easy. Small business owners are plagued by concerns: from keeping the business flowing and growing to making customers happy to handling incoming and outgoing expenses to finding, keeping and paying good employees. Many small business owners lie awake at night worrying about how much is in the business bank account. With the multitude of responsibilities to juggle, owners can inadvertently overlook important details – both at work and in their personal lives. And that’s where…