QR codes are everywhere — you’ll see them on packaging, receipts, flyers and more. They’re a great way for marketers to generate more engagement with your audience and earn new leads! Customers can quickly scan a QR code and get immediate access to additional content and experiences. We’re going to explore 40 ways you can use a QR […]
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A recent data breach at German IT service provider Citycomp has resulted in a flood of data being published online — including financial and private information on all of Citycomp’s clients. You need to know how to fortify your defenses against data breaches. The data breach included a client list that covered major companies such as Oracle, Airbus, and
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There are nearly 4 billion active email users around the world. So it makes sense that email is one of the most popular ways for businesses to reach out to potential customers. But you cannot simply reach out to anyone and everyone via email whenever you see fit. There are anti-spam laws in place to
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Most business owners know what a phishing attack is. And this awareness has lowered the success rate of many phishing attacks. But hackers being hackers they have adapted and evolved with a new and growing type of account takeover attack. It is called lateral phishing. What is Lateral Phishing? Regular phishing attacks generally send an
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Work has evolved to mean anywhere and anytime, and this is made possible because of digital technology. And platforms like Skype are adding more features to the collaborative and communications process to increase productivity. A little over two months ago Skype added screen sharing, call recording, and subtitles on mobile devices. This time around the
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Smartphones and other mobile technologies are as important to the modern office as paper and pens were years ago. They help your small business increase productivity by 85% if used properly. But there are security and employee use concerns. Small Business Trends spoke with TRUCE Software CEO, Joe Boyle. He explained how to create a
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Smart speakers and voice assistants are taking over. In fact, Amazon alone has sold more than 100 million devices that give customers access to its voice assistant, Alexa. Alexa and other voice assistants like Google Assistant are changing the way people search. But they can also impact your company’s daily operations by giving you an
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The digital and network footprint of small businesses is continually growing. Online commerce, social media, remote workers, and cloud-based IT infrastructure are just a few of the examples. With such a large digital presence, cybersecurity has to be a top priority for everyone. But businesses are not spending enough on security to combat the clear
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What do Dave Chapelle shows and a growing number of schools have in common? You can’t use your cell phone in either place. A growing number of entertainers, including Chapelle and musicians Jack White and John Mayer, prohibit the use of mobile devices during their performances. They want people to enjoy the moment, not just
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When you set up your home office and have the ability to work remotely, there is one thing that tends to happen: you must identify the technology and equipment that will be used on a daily basis. This fact makes it challenging to set up an office and get it running. Now that 70 percent
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