Need A Mentor?

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Do you ever wish you had someone to turn to for business advice? It’s not an admission of defeat. It’s a way of drawing on extra experience and brainpower to get a boost. And it doesn’t have to be formal or expensive, yet it can make a big difference to your success. A great example is the non-profit mentoring organization Score … Read More

BEWARE: Phishing Emails

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Cyber attacks are on the rise and it’s everyone’s job to protect from unwanted attacks. One of the most common cyber attacks is Phishing Emails. Phishing is defined as the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. This is an example … Read More

Flood Prep: Are You Covered?

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The aftermath of Hurricane Florence is extensive and devastating especially with the amount of flooding that happened. But it’s not just Hurricane’s that cause flooding. Did you know that just 1 inch of water inside your home can cause up to $25,000 in damage? And it’s not just in areas directly impacted by storms. All it takes is a typical Florida rainstorm to flood … Read More

Keeping Customer Info Private

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Customer information is extremely valuable. Access to and disclosure of Protected Personal Information (PPI) such as SSN, date of birth, home address, home telephone number, etc., must be strictly limited to individuals with an official need to know. As professionals, it’s our job to safeguard it. A few things should be done daily to ensure this: Never keep a file on your desk when … Read More